FARAH PEREGRINO, BSN, RN

• Provides Nursing Care to a diverse patient population ranging from various types of Hematologic and Oncologic malignancies (Leukemia/Lymphoma, Solid Tumors, Blood disorders)
• Administers infusions of Antibiotics, Antifungals Antivirals, Immunosuppressants, Chemotherapy, Blood Products and Blood Components (i.e., Packed Red Blood Cells, Platelets, Plasma, Albumin, IVIG, TPN, Cryoprecipitate, etc.)
• Performs Venipuncture and care of Peripheral IV/Butterfly Needle, Blood Glucose Testing, Blood Culture collection, Urinary Catheter Insertion, Wound Care Management
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient conditions and identify necessary interventions.
• Provides patient education in how to care for PICC/Central Lines, Foley catheters to prevent CLABSI and CAUTIs
• Back-up preceptor newly hired Nurses
• Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized patient care plans.
• Demonstrate expertise in operating the electronic medical record (EPIC)
• Demonstrate proficient time management skills in caring for a patient ratio of 1:4-5 patients
• Demonstrate strong assessment, organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Handles patients with PICC/Central Lines/Implanted Ports, Management and care of Chest tubes, Biliary drain Nephrostomy tubes, and JP drains
• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Administration
• Palliative care focusing on pain and symptom management. Providing supportive and compassionate care for patients and family members in combination with End-of-life teaching.
• Experience in managing Critical Situations (CERT and Code Blue)

(Worked at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake)

• Provided nursing care to trauma and postoperative diverse patient populations
• Performed Venipuncture and care of Peripheral IV/Butterfly Needle, Blood Glucose Testing, Blood Culture collection, Urinary Catheter Insertion, Wound Care Management
• Provided patient education in how to care for PICC/Central Lines, Foley catheters to prevent CLABSI and CAUTIs
• Provided mentorship/preceptorship to newly hired nurses
• Collaborated with members of the Interdisciplinary team in providing care to the patient population
• Demonstrated proficient time management skills in caring for a patient ratio of 1:5-6 patients
• Carried for PICC/Central Lines/ Management and care of Chest tubes, Biliary drain Nephrostomy tubes, and JP drains
• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Administration
• Palliative care focusing on pain and symptom management.
• Experience in managing Critical Situations (Rapid response and Code Blue)
• Worked as a back-up Charge nurse
• Worked at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

• Managed a caseload of 7-8 patients recovering from surgical procedures by providing bedside care, IV management, medication administration and wound care
• Provided mentorship/preceptorship to newly hired staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Worked as a charge nurse, supervising 3 staff members to maintain efficient unit operations every shift
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team
• Assisted in admission/discharge protocols
• Cared for PICC/Central lines, managements of surgical drains and colostomy/ileostomy care
• Provided education to patients with PICC/Central line and foley catheter to prevent CLABSIs/CAUTIs
• Experience in managing a critical situation (Rapid response and Code Blue)
• UNITED KINGDOM

• Performed first aid treatments to patients with minor injury as well as administering medications (PO/IM) as ordered by physicians
• Provided education regarding the course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Performed home visits to patients with tuberculosis who were noncompliant with their treatment regimens as well as administering vaccines to infants and toddlers with missed immunizations.
• Participated in community outreach events promoting public health resources and services available to local residents.
• Collaborated with the local government to implement health and nutrition programs
• MAKATI, PHILIPPINES

• Delivered nursing care and support to patients during labor and antepartum
• Provided care to high risk pregnant patient and patient on tocolysis
• Administered Tocolytic and Uterotonic agents
• Conducted interviews and assessment pre-operatively to prepare patients for surgery (OB-Gyn procedures)
• Monitored patients following OB-Gyn procedures (i.e., Vaginal delivery (NSD/VAVD/Forceps delivery), C-section, TAHBSO, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Hysteroscopy, and D&C)
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate treatment method for the patients
• Provided mentorship/preceptorship to newly hired nurses and nurse trainees
• Worked as a back-up charge nurse
• San Juan, PHILIPPINES