Competent and efficient nurse with 15+ years of experience in a hospital setting. Initially as medical-surgical nurse in a Philippine hospital specializing in lung conditions. In 2009, continued career in Canada, working in internal medicine/respiratory care unit. In 2011, transferred to Mother-Baby unit, ntegrated medical background with obstetrics. In 2023, begun working in Women's Health/Mother-Baby unit in Texas, USA. Organized, patient and culturally sensitive. Eager to gain knowledge that will improve care given to expecting mothers, women who just had a baby, and newborns.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Women's Health, Mother-Baby
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
04.2023 - Current
Managed patients specifically from women's health population, including gynecologic surgeries.
Communicated with health care team about patient history, assessment and change in condition in timely manner.
Assessment of women who had given birth via vagina or caesarian section, and their newborn/s.
Educated parents regarding importance of skin-to-skin, feeding baby, perineal care, signs to watch out for hemorrhage during first 24hrs. For c-sections, assisted with early ambulation and provided teaching regarding care of c-section incision site.
Provided teaching on breastfeeding, with latch, and different positions. Provided alternative ways to give expressed breast milk/formula to newborns if needed.
Documented medications given orally, intra-muscular, subcutaneous or intravenous. Transfused blood, or parenteral nutrition.
Collected blood for newborn screening, and serum bilirubin.
Informed patient and family of management and treatment; equipping them with knowledge for faster recovery and discharge.
Cross-trained to work in neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric unit.
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan
11.2014 - Current
Managed care of high-risk pregnant women such as women with diabetes, hypertension, pre=eclampsia, intra-uterine growth retardation, premature rupture of membranes, short cervix, and victims of abuse.
Collaborated with health care team, consisting of maternal-fetal medicine specialists, obstetricians, pediatricians, family doctors, midwives, lactation consultants, social workers, nutritionists, maternity-visiting nurse, and specialty doctors.
Monitoring for signs and symptoms of early labour. Providing support in times of early labour, imminent delivery, and possible or actual fetal demise. Coordinates with obstetrician and labour and delivery nurse for timely transfer.
Delivered excellent care to mothers and babies of various age-group, economic background, culture, lifestyle, race, and religion with respect.
Assessment of antepartum, postpartum, and newborns. Communicating with obstetrician, pediatrician, and family doctors of patient condition, diagnostic finding, bloodwork result, and any abnormal findings for best patient prognosis.
Responded to emergency situations on floor such as post-partum hemorrhage, anaphylactic reactions, newborns in respiratory distress, and critically ill-patients efficiently.
Equipped family with knowledge and skills for faster recovery and adjustment with new baby when discharged from hospital. Examples will be medication use, symptoms of depression, bathing baby, care of umbilical cord, and monitoring for signs of jaundice.
Vaccine administration.
As preceptor, provided guidance and learning opportunities. Facilitated their theoretical knowledge to practical application and situation.
Mentored newly-hired nurses on unit standards of care, policies and procedures. Instructed on course of action during emergency and unsafe situations. Manifest importance of teamwork.
Staff Nurse, Long-term Care Facility
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Regina Pioneer Village, Regina, Saskatchewan
02.2011 - 11.2011
Provided care to elderly population by assessment of overall health and modification of treatment, if necessary. Monitored vital signs, administered medications, assists with activities of daily living.
Communicated with doctors, family, and colleagues of patent condition.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Nurse, Internal Medicine & Respiratory Care
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Regina General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan
01.2009 - 02.2011
Knowledgeable on different medical conditions and use that knowledge to care for patients with acute and chronic conditions/diseases such as respiratory lung disease, kidney failure, metabolic imbalances, hypertension and chronic pain.
Assessment, proper documentation, and notifications of patient status to physicians and family.
Facilitated communication between patient, family, caregivers and health care team.
Processed and carried-out physician orders and individual treatment plans. Administer medications, blood transfusion, total parenteral nutrition.
Provided care for patients with pleural drain, chest tube, ostomy bag, and fecal containment unit.
Assessed and monitored patients who are on respiratory ventilators. Informed on tracheostomy care, such as oral care and suctioning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
San Beda University
Manila, Philippines
04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
De La Salle University
Cavite, Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
De La Salle University - Health Sciences Campus
Cavite, Philippines
10.1997
Skills
Maternal and Newborn Assessments, Care and Management
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