Ma. Cariza Joy Agpaoa

• Assumed responsibilities in various settings such as the jail's psychiatric unit, intake nursing role, medication pass, Medical observation bed nurse.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes through techcare for electronic health record management.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.

• Providing specialized care for surgical trauma patients in an intermediate care unit.
• Analyzing cardiac rhythms, conducting thorough assessments such as spinal, neurological, and neuromuscular checks;
• Monitoring laboratory results, and ensuring effective communication with patients, their families, and the healthcare team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Maintaining electronic health records of patients using the Cerner system to document all pertinent information and ensure continuity of care.

Specializes in an Infectious Disease Unit with a nuse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with infectious diseases. Skilled in medication administration via various routes, including oral and IV, and proficient in performing medical procedures such as IV Cannulation, NGT insertion, and catheterization.

Effective communicator with doctors, and other healthcare professionals to prioritize patient goals and facilitate smooth discharges; Communicate with nurse managers regarding patient concerns and provided updates on unit activities.

Being assigned to take the role of a charge nurse, overseeing unit operations, and ensuring accuracy in the work of nursing staff to maintain quality standards.

Responsible for preparing patient assignment of each personnel; delegating responsibilities correctly and checking records of staff for correctness, accuracy and completeness.

Communicating with nurse supervisors, managers, physicians and other healthcare teams about patient care plan.

Led clinical supervision and mentorship, providing 1:1 supervision monthly for staff and evaluated performance of different nursing personnel.

Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions and supported charge nurse to deliver care for patients with infectious and tropical diseases in line with quality-of-care standards.

Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action and prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.

Assisted Principal Investigators in conducting clinical trials according to study protocols, Internal operating procedures, and principles of good practice; Responsible for recruiting, screening and selecting subjects for clinical trial and providing quality nursing skills in performing vital signs and patients' height and weight and other basic skills as required by clinical trial protocols.