ANGELA JOY GIBALAY
Gilberts,Illinois
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Grove of St. Charles
611 Allen Lane, St Charles
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
Premiere Medical Center
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
06.2011 - 10.2012
- Plans nursing care according to individual or patients needs, attends the newly admitted mother, and makes initial care plan
- Orients patient to Delivery Room and personnel
- Identifies needs and problems through observation and physical assessment
- Ensure a safe and clean environment and maintains privacy when preparing or positioning the patient for delivery, observes proper positioning of the patient and maintain proper alignment
- Prepares and maintain adequate or accurate record
- Responsible for the proper use of supplies and medicines used during and after the procedure
- Cleans and prepares instrument needed for procedure
- Participates in the education of mothers or patients regarding breastfeeding policies
- Give teaching demonstration to the patient regarding care of the breast
- Records and report accurately to the attending physician regarding the mother condition
- Assist in the orientation, education, evaluation of personnel and students
- Helps in the orientation of new staff
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care in relation to the patient needs and refer for any untoward manifestations
- Attends staff meetings and seminars
- Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the unit
- Keep charts and records in the unit orderly
- Maintain good interpersonal relationship within the unit and other hospital personnel
- Promoted a positive birthing environment by creating calming spaces using dim lighting, soothing music selections, or comforting aromatherapy scents when appropriate.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, vital signs, and medical interventions for clear communication among healthcare providers.
- Educated new parents on postpartum care, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care basics to promote healthy family dynamics.
Medical Records Clerk
Premiere Medical Center
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Responsible for preparing new patient records as well as files, maintains and retrieves patient records
- Files paperwork in patient charts
- Creates folders for new patients
- Responsible for safeguarding patient records
- Perform other clerical tasks such as answering phones, faxing and patient check in and out
Nurse (General Ward)
Premiere Medical Center
Cabanatuan City, Philippines
10.2006 - 12.2008
- Provides direct, professional nursing care to a patient
- Prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and treatments
- Performs evaluation of new and existing patients to determine priority and suitability of treatment and/or need for modifications
- Administers prescribed medications, applies sterile dressing and monitors vital signs
- Maintains confidentiality of patient records
- May perform specialized nursing procedures related to the unique needs of a particular patient
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University Philippines
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija04.2006
High School -
Philippine Statesman College
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija03.2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Wound care
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy care
- Long-term care
- Medical records management
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Nueva Ecija
- Height: 5’4
- Weight: 60kg
- Father: Romeo Daquiwag
- Mother: Grace Daquiwag
- Spouse: Ronald Gibalay
- Date of Birth: 10/21/85
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Filipino
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Grove of St. Charles
10.2023 - Current
Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
Premiere Medical Center
06.2011 - 10.2012
Medical Records Clerk
Premiere Medical Center
01.2009 - 10.2010
Nurse (General Ward)
Premiere Medical Center
10.2006 - 12.2008
High School -
Philippine Statesman College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wesleyan University Philippines