JELYSSA P. JESALVA
Al Gharrafa
Summary
To seek a position that provides possibilities of growth and advancements within the organization which help to acquire and improve chosen career.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Committed to fostering collaborative environment and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF NURSE
Prime Care Nursing Services
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Directly reports to the Head Nurse/ Nurse Supervisor.
- Provides client-centered care
- Assesses patients physical, psychosocial and/or emotional needs for the purpose of planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care. This involves the collection of data through assessment, which may include interviews, observation and physical evaluations for the purpose of planning, providing and evaluating the outcomes of care.
- Identifying patterns of human responses to actual or potential health problems amenable to nursing intervention.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to form a plan of care based on clinical information and patient observation.
- Executing plan of nursing care based on comprehensive assessment, selection of appropriate evidence-based interventions and evaluation of response or outcomes;
- "Nursing Interventions" could include preventive, restorative, palliative and/or health promoting activities.
- Helping patients with day to day activities such as moving, bathing, dressing, eating and drinking, and grooming
- Updating patient's Doctor about its status/needs and ensure that the orders were effectively carried out.
- Administer oral, enteral and injectable medications except for (IV) intravascular injection, as scheduled and as ordered while monitoring patients for side effect.
- Serves as a resource person for knowledge of medication uses, side effects, and dosage.
- Provide health teaching to the patient and family.
- Maintain medical records and appointments.
- Performs Wound Care/ Tracheostomy Care/ Colostomy Care/ Post-surgical care
- Performs other duties assigned.
Supply Nurse
Qatar Energy
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Daily monitoring of COVID-19 positive and exposed patients
- Facilitating Vaccination protocol as per MOH guidelines
- Establish rapport and independence
- Coordinates with government facility in transporting emergent cases of COVID-19 patients
- Coordinates with departmental heads of Qatar Energy management and ministry of Public health with the status of individuals
- Contact tracing with positive and exposed patients
- Daily reporting of individual updates in MOPH portal
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
DIALYSIS HEAD NURSE
BRIDGES DIALYSIS CENTER OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintains competencies and skills check list for dialysis staff
- Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed
- Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis
- Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient's vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient's general health
- Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation
- Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information
- Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care
- Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis
- Assesses, prepares, and cannulate a patient's vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment)
- Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient's vascular access (dialysis catheter, arteriovenous access) per protocols
- Maintains skills necessary to perform surveillance on dialysis access (catheter, fistula, graft) for early signs of failure or infection; this includes (if needed and after receiving the appropriate training) the ability to perform arteriovenous access monitoring using ultrasound machine per protocol
- Reviews patient's electronic/paper records for orders as appropriate and administers dialysis-related intra-venous and/or oral medications as prescribed and/or per protocol
- Conducts post dialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatment, documenting medication administration utilizing the appropriate protocols, assessing condition of vascular access, discharging the patient when vital signs are stable, and documenting and recording patient treatment data
- Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient's medical condition
- Refers patient to other disciplines or services as needed (nutrition, social work, etc)
- Performs other treatments and diagnostic tests such as blood sugar testing and other tests required as part of patient treatment
- Oversees disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment
- Maintains skills necessary to do regional heparinisation, separate and store blood samples, set up oxygen, administer saline, and maintain dialysis equipment
- Performs surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (such as chlorine, hardness, conductivity, water cultures) to ensure that these machines are operating within the parameters set in the facility's written protocols
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests and dialysis medications
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens
- Participates in quality improvement activities to include collection of data for the dialysis unit Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan
- Responds appropriately and provides assistance in emergency situations
- Provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, directing and teaching personnel in a variety of settings, and providing charge nurse responsibilities as needed
- Works closely with others on the dialysis team and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Maintains responsibility for providing coverage to the dialysis department
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining the dialysis policy and procedure manual
- Maintains competencies and skills check list for dialysis staff
- Monitors and ensures dialysis machines are properly maintained
- Evaluates the performance of dialysis staff
- Provides orientation to new dialysis staff members
- Provides an easy access to dialysis services by maintaining the physician order and contact system through the staffing office
- Maintains appropriate supply level of specialized dialysis products
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Optimized inventory management processes to prevent stockouts while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
- Built strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and education regarding treatment options and health management strategies.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
DIALYSIS STAFF NURSE
BRIDGES DIALYSIS CENTER OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs
- Readies dialysis equipment
- Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
- Cannulate accesses
- Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral sheaths & administer medications, including thrombolytic
- Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
- Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information
- Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
- Secures blood works
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
- Maintains medical inventory
- Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City, Philippines03.2011
Secondary -
La Concepcion College
San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines01.2007
Primary -
Francisco Homes Learning Academy
San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, Philippines01.2003
Skills
- Computer Literate
- Enthusiastic
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills
- High sense of responsibility
- Infection control measures
- Vaccine administration
- Clinical judgment
License
Registered Nurse, QCHP, N31126
Training
- 02/09/20, Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Pro/AED), Good Responder Training Institute
- 02/09/20, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Good Responder Training Institute
- 06/13/16, Basic I.V. Therapy Training Program for Nurses, Lung Center of the Philippines
- 09/10/12 - 09/28/12, Safety Officer Training Course for Construction, Petrochemical and Oil & Gas Industries (Onshore/Offshore Endorsements), Rodech Training Services Link Int'l Inc., Unit 310 Guadalupe Commercial Complex EDSA, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City, 1212, Philippines
Licenseandmembership
- International Association of Safety Professionals (IASP), 09/29/12, Professional Member
- Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP), Certified Intravenous Therapy Nurse, 11-035752
- Philippine Nurses Association, Inc., Member, 2012-024213
- Professional Regulation Commission, Registered Nurse, 0706763, 05/31/26
Affiliations
- Professional Regulation Commission - Registered Nurse (00706763)
- Ministry of Public Health - Regsitered General Nurse (N31126)
Timeline
Supply Nurse
Qatar Energy
01.2022 - 12.2022
STAFF NURSE
Prime Care Nursing Services
12.2021 - 10.2024
DIALYSIS HEAD NURSE
BRIDGES DIALYSIS CENTER OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
01.2018 - 12.2022
DIALYSIS STAFF NURSE
BRIDGES DIALYSIS CENTER OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
10.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Secondary -
La Concepcion College
Primary -
Francisco Homes Learning Academy
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