Ruby Ann Nunal
Brisbane
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Queenside Health
06.2009 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and improve care quality.
- Supervised junior nurses and nursing assistants, fostering professional development and teamwork.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined processes in patient documentation systems.
- Analyzed patient data trends to inform clinical decisions and optimize resource allocation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Mindanao State University
Philippines 1992
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Queenside Health
06.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Western Mindanao State University