Ruben Darcy Panaligan Jr.
Haines City,FL
Summary
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in hospital setting.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
UNC Health Southeastern
Lumberton, North Carolina
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions, also collaborated with other relevant members of the health team to provided holistic care to patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to CNA and junior members of staff.
- Occasionally supervised student nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assumed charge nurse role whenever senior RN's days off.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
RN Senior Staff Nurse
Northwick Park And St. Mark's Hospitals
London, United Kingdom
12.2013 - 03.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Nursing Assistant
University College Hospital
London, United Kingdom
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Employed mobility devices and [Type] equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Healthcare Assistant
Manor Lodge Care Home
Essex, United Kingdom
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Healthcare Assistant
Manor House Nursing Home
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
02.2010 - 07.2010
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Staff Nurse
Pagadian City Medical Center
Pagadian City, Philippines
11.2007 - 08.2009
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
School Nurse
Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
Zamboanga City, Philippines
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of [Number] students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting [Type] and [Type] evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Internation Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Herts, United Kingdom09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University
La Purisima Street, Zamboanga City, Philippines03.2007
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Crisis Resolution
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Pharmacologic Intervention
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
UNC Health Southeastern
07.2020 - 03.2022
RN Senior Staff Nurse
Northwick Park And St. Mark's Hospitals
12.2013 - 03.2022
Nursing Assistant
University College Hospital
12.2012 - 07.2013
Healthcare Assistant
Manor Lodge Care Home
12.2010 - 06.2012
Healthcare Assistant
Manor House Nursing Home
02.2010 - 07.2010
Staff Nurse
Pagadian City Medical Center
11.2007 - 08.2009
School Nurse
Zamboanga Chong Hua High School
06.2007 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Internation Nursing
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Zamboanga University