Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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KRISTINE CABALONA ZAFRA

Cranberry Twp,PA

Summary

Experienced in providing holistic patient care, including assessment, treatment, and post-care support. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Proficient in following medical protocols and coordinating care effectively to promote optimal patient health and recovery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse 2

Health Carousel
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted residents in implementing effective strategies and solutions to achieve optimal wellness.
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal data according to HIPAA.
  • Utilized knowledge of medical conditions, nutrition, preventative health options, and potential barriers to resident's health in order to collaborate and identify behavior and habit changes.
  • Utilized excellent interpersonal skills while working with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.

Continuing Care Assistant

Parkstone Enhanced Care
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided personalized support, education and advocacy to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Proper documentation to meet both Medicare and Medicaid guidelines for quality measures.
  • Evaluated workflow, established priorities for time sensitive assignments to ensure quality.
  • Ensured client safety at all times by following facility protocols and guidelines.
  • Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.

Emergency Medical Officer

Eastern Visayas Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Strong ability to multi-task and problem solve utilizing critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and advocacy during critical situations.
  • Expedited triage processes to ensure timely attention was given to the most critical cases during high-volume periods at the Emergency Department.
  • Determined emergency situation and developed plan of action.
  • Utilized strong decision-making abilities under pressure to prioritize treatments based on life-threatening conditions or potential complications.
  • Ensured high-quality patient care by staying up-to-date on the latest emergency medicine practices and protocols.
  • Provided mentorship to trainee medical officers, helping them develop essential skills needed for successful careers in emergency medicine.
  • Conducted thorough physical examinations and ordered appropriate diagnostic tests, aiding in accurate diagnosis and management of medical emergencies.
  • Collaborated closely with EMS personnel for efficient transfer of pertinent information about incoming patients which resulted in better pre-hospital care.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Gerontology

Sault College
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
05-2022

Doctor of Medicine -

Cebu Institute of Medicine
Cebu City, Philippines
05-2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Velez College
Cebu City, Philippines
03-2011

Skills

  • Urgent Care
  • Primary Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Toxicology basics
  • Preventive Health Care
  • Geriatrics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
  • Wound Care Management
  • HEDIS
  • Data Abstraction
  • Excellent time management

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania Licensing System
  • Registered Nurse, Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines)
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2023
  • Wound Skin Ostomy Management, SNF Wound Care, 2024

Timeline

Clinical Nurse 2

Health Carousel
07.2023 - Current

Continuing Care Assistant

Parkstone Enhanced Care
05.2022 - 05.2023

Emergency Medical Officer

Eastern Visayas Medical Center
01.2018 - 07.2021

Graduate Certificate - Gerontology

Sault College

Doctor of Medicine -

Cebu Institute of Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Velez College

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