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
Casey, Clayton And Dandenong
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
Mountain Highway, Wantirna, VIC 3152
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
Melbourne, VIC
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
Cebu City , Philippines
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
Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines, 600
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