Remedios Catalan
Elmhurst,USA
Summary
Seasoned Oncology and Pediatric Nurse from King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam, adept at medication administration and fostering teamwork. Excelled in patient education and palliative care, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Proven track record in leading by example and mentoring new staff, ensuring high-quality patient care. Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Rego Park Health Care
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
ONCOLOGY NURSE
King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam
02.2005 - 07.2023
- Provided patient-centered care to oncology patients and their families, assessing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, responses, medications and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record system
- Mentored new nurses transitioning into the specialty area of oncology nursing
- Performed venipuncture for blood draws as well as IV insertion and management for hydration therapy or chemotherapy administration
- Administered chemotherapy IV fluids via peripherally inserted central catheters
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases involving multiple specialties within the healthcare system
- Educated patients on disease processes, symptoms management, medication side effects and self-care strategies
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy medications safely in accordance with established protocols
- Educated patients, families, or significant others about post-discharge care programs
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to develop individualized patient care plans that addressed psychosocial issues related to cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout all aspects of cancer treatment administration.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE
Al Namas General Hospital
06.2002 - 07.2004
- Assessed pediatric patients to identify physical and psychological needs, developed individualized treatment plans, and administered medications as prescribed
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, monitored vital signs and oxygen saturation levels, and reported changes in condition to physicians
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for pediatric patients in a busy hospital setting, utilizing advanced technical skills and knowledge of growth and development
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians discussing progress notes and any changes in patient conditions or treatments needed
- Performed patient assessments using evidence based practice guidelines ensuring high quality outcomes were achieved
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Western Mindanao State University
03.2001
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Safety Protocols
- Accurate Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Oncological emergencies
- Patient Education
- Palliative Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Wound Care
- Time Management
- Basic Life Support
- Discharge Planning
- Compassion and Empathy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Long-Term Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- IV setup
- Palliative care awareness
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Registered Professional Nursing, 0342568 Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 10KN0310398, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Registered Professional Nurse 952448 State of New York USA
Timeline
RN
Rego Park Health Care
08.2024 - Current
ONCOLOGY NURSE
King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam
02.2005 - 07.2023
PEDIATRIC REGISTERED NURSE
Al Namas General Hospital
06.2002 - 07.2004
- Registered Professional Nursing, 0342568 Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, 10KN0310398, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Registered Professional Nurse 952448 State of New York USA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Western Mindanao State University
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