Alvin Mark Catalan Ligaya
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
I was searching for a suitable placement that would allow personal growth and career advancement.
CURRENT AREA: Medical Surgical progressive care unit Skilled nursing professional with more than 17 years of experience and passion for providing the highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses, and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. I am experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked in the Intensive Care Unit as a Staff Nurse
Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
08.2013 - 05.2021
- Worked in the Intensive Care Unit as a Staff Nurse
Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Parañaque Doctors Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2013
- Worked in the Intensive Care Unit as a Staff Nurse
Education
Master of Arts in Nursing Major in Adult Health Nursing (ONGOING) -
University of the Philippines Open University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capiz State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capiz State University
01.2007
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Resource Allocation
- Specimen Collection
- Care Planning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Family Education
- Regulatory Compliance
- Case Management
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- EMR / EHR
- Infection Control Measures
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Skill Development
- Patient Management
- Team Training and Development
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control
- Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Advocacy
- Geriatric Nursing
- Nursing Process
Total Years Of Nursing Experience
16 YEARS
Nclex Details
PASSED, 07/20/19, Texas, 974118, RN 9569437, Active, 04/30/25
Professional Experience Job Description
Coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
Educates patients on surgical procedures.
Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre-and post-surgery patients.
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by a physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, start IVs.
Prepares equipment and aids physicians during the examination and treatment of patients.
Responds to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
Participates in discharge planning.
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner
Areas Of Expertise
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, STAFF NURSE, August 04, 2013, Detailed assessment of critical ICU patients
Monitor and record symptoms and changes in patient's conditions and inform to physician.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostics tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Carefully observe and document patient medical information and vital signs.
Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members about whole patient care plans.
Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Administering intravenous fluids and medications as per doctor order.
Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel, or supervise a unit on one shift to patient's response and conditions.
Treating wounds and providing advanced life support.
Ensuring that ventilator, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly.
Ensure that equipment's are ready for use
Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.
Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
Critical care nurses may also care for pre- and post-operative patients when those patients require ICU care.
Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements.
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.
Acting as patient advocate.
Providing education and support to patient families.
Enough knowledge about GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) and also evaluation capacity of patient condition.
Secondary Education
Pontevedra National High School, Pontevedra, Capiz, Philippines, S.Y. 1999-2003
Primary Education
Doña Victoria Cortes Dais Memorial School, Pontevedra, Capiz, Philippines, S.Y. 2000
Position Desired
Progressive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Eligibility And Achievements
Registration Number 0486560, License Number 19563, QCHP RN, American Heart Association, Member of the Philippine National Red Cross, Member of the Philippine National Red Cross. Current BLS from OMAN HEART ASSOCIATION, True, True, Registration Number 09-004433, Honor Graduate, Constant Dean's Lister from 1st year to 4th year of College, Graduated 1st Honorable Mention (equivalent to 3rd honor) in High School
References
- Linda Tyre, Tower 4 B manager, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, 904 202 2816
- Bader Al Ghailani, Head Nurse Intensive Care Unit, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, 2414 4737
- Sheenama Jose, Charge Nurse, Grade 6, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, +968 99621683
- Ayoub Sulaiman Al Gatrifi, Charge Nurse, Grade 7, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, +968 98011889
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and understanding
Affiliations
AACN member
Certification
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Certified Nurse
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
07.2021 - 08.2022
Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
08.2013 - 05.2021
Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse
Parañaque Doctors Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2013
Master of Arts in Nursing Major in Adult Health Nursing (ONGOING) -
University of the Philippines Open University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capiz State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Capiz State University