Esther Charisse Peligrino
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled in compassionate care and ethical practice, I excelled at Chong Hua Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and meticulous attention to detail. My proactive approach in critical care and patient advocacy significantly improved care quality, demonstrating my commitment to excellence in nursing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Helping Hands Elder Care
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Staff Nurse - Adult ICU
Chong Hua Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
- Provided life-saving interventions during emergency situations, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines when handling and disposing of biohazardous materials to maintain a safe environment in the ICU.
- Coordinated timely responses to rapid response calls within the hospital facility leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
- Enhanced patient care with critical thinking and swift decision-making during emergencies.
- Educated patients and their families on post-discharge care, promoting faster recovery.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish care priorities, enhancing patient care quality.
Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical Nurse
Jeddah National Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
Staff Nurse - Medical /Surgical Nurse
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
Patient Care Assistant - Medical/Surgical Unit
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of patient care.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team
- Compassionate Care
- Attention to Detail
- End of life care
- Ethical Practice
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Helping Hands Elder Care
09.2019 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse - Adult ICU
Chong Hua Hospital
03.2017 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical Nurse
Jeddah National Hospital
01.2014 - 06.2016
Staff Nurse - Medical /Surgical Nurse
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
03.2010 - 03.2012
Patient Care Assistant - Medical/Surgical Unit
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
03.2008 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Name University
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