Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Registration History - Registration
Education - Institute
References
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ROBIN KYDD AQUINO

St. Albans,VIC

Summary

I am a Registered Nurse for 13 years with diverse experience in Emergency department, Clinical leadership role, Surgical Orthopaedic, ICU and Paediatrics.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sunshine Hospital - Emergency Department
10.2021 - Current
  • Implementing medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Providing direct patient care, stabilising patients, and determining next course of action.
  • Collecting blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and preparing for lab testing.
  • Implementing evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Facilitating patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Utilising critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Promoting a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Registered Nurse

Warringal Private Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2021
  • Facilitated timely patient discharges by collaborating closely with case managers and social workers.
  • Contributed to the improvement of hospital-wide quality metrics by participating actively in quality assurance initiatives.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly through constructive feedback sessions, performance reviews, and goal-setting exercises.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through open communication channels, education, and support services.
  • Collaborated in multidisciplinary rounds daily to discuss individualized care plans for high-acuity patients to improve overall outcomes.
  • Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
  • Served as a positive role model for junior nursesby demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, professionalism, and ethical behavior at all times.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.

IRON Student Nurse

05.2017 - 06.2017

Occupational Nurse

Sitel Philippines Inc. (Under Equicoms Shared Services Inc.)
12.2016 - 03.2017

Full-time ICU/PICU Registered nurse

Jecsons Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2016
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Nurse

Ramos General Hospital
02.2011 - 07.2011

Registered Nurse

Ospital Ning Capas
11.2010 - 01.2011

Education

Bachelor of Science -

CENTRAL LUZON DOCTORS' HOSPITAL - EDUCATIONAL INST
PHILIPPINES
03.2010

Skills

  • Advanced life support trained
  • EMR Superuser
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Performs ability to prioritise, plan, and work in a busy environment under pressure
  • Has the ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide the performance of more junior nursing staff
  • Performs independent nursing interventions under the nursing process framework
  • Implements doctor’s order and performs procedures such as IV cannulation
  • PICC champion 2020
  • Competent in phlebotomy and venipuncture
  • IDC, NGT and IVC insertions
  • Administers medications, blood and blood components safely with knowledge of their indications, desired effects and possible adverse effects
  • Performs timely and accurate documentation of all the pertinent data and interventions rendered
  • Provides accurate and complete hand-over report to the receiving nurse to ensure continuity of care
  • Prepares patient for, and assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to Cardioversion, Intubation/extubation, Central line insertion, chest tube insertion, administration of thrombolytics
  • Secures and records patient’s vital signs
  • Knowledge in Ventilator Care
  • Maintains cleanliness in the workplace as guided by the principles of environment of care
  • Ensures patient confidentiality at all times
  • Collaborates with the medical, ancillary, pharmacy, dietary, pathology, radiology, billing and in-house-security departments in meeting the needs of the patients and their families
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Diligent and responsible team worker who always works with a positive attitude
  • Always able to conduct self professionally
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Work Health & Safety policies and procedures
  • Utilizes efficient planning with the capacity to adjust in addressing concerns and situational demands in the workplace
  • Skilled in using various Nursing Assessment Tools for Falls Risk, Pressure and Ulcer Risk
  • Excellent communication skills in written or spoken English
  • Relates well with people from a variety of nationalities and cultures
  • Health Screening
  • Precepting
  • Supply Restocking
  • Lab Result Interpretation
  • Emergency Response
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • ADL Assistance
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • Coordinating Referrals
  • Managing Deadlines
  • Staff Supervision
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Discharge
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
  • Chest Pain Management
  • IV Setup
  • Patient Assessment
  • Collecting Vitals
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Intake and Discharge
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Feeding Pumps Understanding
  • Fluent in Filipino
  • Performing ECGs
  • Physical Assessments
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Medication and IV Administration

Registration History - Registration

AHPRA Registered Nurse (DIVISION 1), NMW0002113187

Education - Institute

  • Institute of Nursing and Health Australia (Heidelberg Campus), Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON Program), 04/01/17, 06/01/17
  • Central Luzon Doctors Hospital – Educational Institution, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 06/01/06, 04/01/10
  • Ecumenical Christian College, Secondary Education, 06/01/02, 03/01/06

References

  • Jo Clark, Associate Nurse Unit Manager, Sunshine Hospital – Emergency Department, Jo.clark@wh.org.au, 0499079999
  • Abraham Legaspi, Clinical Nurse Instructor, Sunshine Hospital – Emergency Department, Legaspi.abraham@wh.org.au, 0450577219

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sunshine Hospital - Emergency Department
10.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Warringal Private Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2021

IRON Student Nurse

05.2017 - 06.2017

Occupational Nurse

Sitel Philippines Inc. (Under Equicoms Shared Services Inc.)
12.2016 - 03.2017

Full-time ICU/PICU Registered nurse

Jecsons Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse

Ramos General Hospital
02.2011 - 07.2011

Registered Nurse

Ospital Ning Capas
11.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science -

CENTRAL LUZON DOCTORS' HOSPITAL - EDUCATIONAL INST

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