Syrene Joy Vasquez
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
I am a diligent Registered Nurse bringing 10 years of looking after high acuity patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff with a proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. I am able to prioritize clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings including high acute patients in Medical and Surgical settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Monash Health
10.2017 - Current
- Casual "bank" role in Emergency and Medical/Surgical Wards
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Knox Private Hospital
09.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Agency Registered Nurse
Medical Staff Nursing Agency
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive nursing assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the physician promptly, contributing to timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care through effective communication with other healthcare providers during shift handoffs or transfers between units.
- Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Eversly Childs Sanitarium Hospital
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
WTPN Work And Training For Nurses
Melbourne Victoria10-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Bridging Course Program For Overseas Qualified RN
Perth, WA10-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern University
Cebu City, Philippines03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Manual Handling and Handling of Eqiupments
- Patient Controlled Analgesia Equipments
- AirVo Machines
- CPAP Machines
- Nebulizer
- IV drug therapy management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Catheter monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Manual Handling Certificate
- EMR Monash Trained
- Aseptic Technique Certificate
- ADR/Allergy Certificate
- Single Checking and Administration of Medicines (SCAM) (Monash Children's) for Nurses and Midwives
- Medication Safety Introduction to High Risk Medicines
- Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries
- Patient Identification and Procedure Matching-Clinical
- hand Hygiene Certificate
- Infection Prevention Certificate
- Privacy Trainin Certificate
- Emergency Codes Training (Formerly Fire Training)
- Introduction to Health and Safety
- PPE Infection Prevention
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Cebuano
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Marlo Phizacklea, Area Nurse Unit Manager, Ambleside Ward, Knox Private Hospital, #0392107280, E-mail: Marlo.saunders@healthscope.com.au
- Ancy Chacko, Area Nurse Unit Manager, Ambleside Ward, Knox Private Hospital, #0493527027, E-mail: Ancy.chacko@healthscope.com.au
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Monash Health
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Knox Private Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
Medical Staff Nursing Agency
01.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Eversly Childs Sanitarium Hospital
02.2010 - 09.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
WTPN Work And Training For Nurses
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Bridging Course Program For Overseas Qualified RN
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of San Carlos
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