Coritha Alfonso
Registered Nurse
Bergenfield,NJ
Summary
Accommodating Private Duty Nurse offering 9-year background rendering professional home nursing care to assess, develop, implement and evaluate needs of assigned patients. Skillful in educating and advising patients and families on treatment programs. Commended for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction in Philippines.
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care and patient assistance during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in any setting.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital
Pampanga, Philippines
02.2010 - 05.2019
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call schedule, including night and weekend visits.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital
Pampanga, Philippines
04.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted primary care provider with procedures by preparing appropriate instruments and sterile field.
- Assessed and offered nursing advice to patients with medical complaints or concerns and responded to requests for assistance.
- Triaged patients based on vital signs and rapid assessment.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Supplied care instructions and educational materials to inform patients of care plan and next steps.
- Weighed patients and took blood pressure and vital signs to assist nursing staff.
- Performed nursing care within scope of license and credentials and followed charting protocols to document care provided.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Philippines 06.2006 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Assumption
Philippines 06.2004 - 05.2006
Certification
Registered Nurse: New York State Board of Nursing, License #787836-01
Skills
Home Health Nursing
undefinedWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Private Duty Registered Nurse
Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital
02.2010 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse Volunteer
Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital
04.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
06.2006 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Assumption
06.2004 - 05.2006
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