SHARON CADIZ
Unit 1, 176 Jasper Road, Bentleigh,VIC
Summary
A registered nurse with 9 years collective nursing experience in Saudi Arabia. Graduated from nursing school in 2006. Deeply committed in providing the best standard and compassionate patient care. Nursing background expertise in paediatric cardiology and adult ambulatory care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sandringham Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Specialized Dementia Carer
HammondCare
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Reported concerns to the nurse to promote optimal care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Staff Nurse
Pediatric Cardiology Ward, Madinah Cardiac Center
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Provides total patient care as assigned
- Prepares patient prior to surgery and completes the necessary paperwork.
- Providing emotional support to patient and to the family before and after surgical procedure.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Plans and provides patient care according to the unit based standards and plan for providing care
- Communicates and/ or documents all relevant information as per established standards
- Maintains positive professional interpersonal relationship with patients and their families, co-workers and other members of the Health Care Team
- Participates in patient /family education programs
- Through self-evaluation, identifies areas for professional development
- Participates in relevant in-service and/or continuing education
- Follows all Hospital related policies and procedures.
Medical Staff Nurse
Exir Polyclinic
02.2012 - 12.2014
- Assessing the needs of patient’s to provide care and monitoring their conditions
- Observing and interpreting the patient’s condition and relay to their attending physicians
- Collaborating with doctors and co staff nurse in performing the individualized care plans
- Performing the routine procedures that includes blood pressure measurements, checking the vital signs, administering the prescribed medications and filling the patient’s charts and other nursing skills
- Maintaining an excellent hygiene and safety at the workplace
- Providing an instant medical care in case of emergencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Staff Nurse -Pediatric Department
Al Nozha Medical Center
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Assessing patients needs and implement initial care
- Documenting patients history and relay to the doctors
- Providing support to patients family dealed with child’s illness and offer an information regarding the diet and good health habits
- Administering childs vaccination as ordered by the doctor as scheduled
- Participating in pain management of the patient
- Monitored vitals signs and document
- Maintaining an excellent hygiene and safety at the workplace
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Diploma of Mental Health -
Job Training Institute
Melbourne, VIC05.2023
Advance Diploma of Leadership And Management -
Australian Study Link Institute
Melbourne, VIC09.2021
Diploma of Leadership And Management -
Australian Study Link Institute
Melbourne, VIC08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
Philippines03.2006
Skills
- Can work under pressure and fast-paced environment
- Therapeutic communication
- Organizational skills
- Good team player
- Exceptional assessment and documentation skills
- Open-minded and fast learner
CLINICAL/ PROCEDURAL SKILLS
- Intravenous medication administration bolus/ infusion pump
- Intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, intravenous injection
- Peripheral intravenous cannula insertion and management
- Wound care/ dressing
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- Nasogastric insertion, feeding, aspiration and removal
- Tracheostomy suctioning
- Colostomy and ileostomy management- application and removal
- Use of nebulizer, cardiac monitor, ecg machine
- Blood and blood products infusion
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sandringham Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Specialized Dementia Carer
HammondCare
02.2020 - 07.2023
Staff Nurse
Pediatric Cardiology Ward, Madinah Cardiac Center
05.2015 - 03.2019
Medical Staff Nurse
Exir Polyclinic
02.2012 - 12.2014
Staff Nurse -Pediatric Department
Al Nozha Medical Center
10.2008 - 12.2010
Diploma of Mental Health -
Job Training Institute
Advance Diploma of Leadership And Management -
Australian Study Link Institute
Diploma of Leadership And Management -
Australian Study Link Institute
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Northern Philippines
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