Van Harold Paloma
Syracuse,New York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care across various healthcare settings. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary health care teams, demonstrating flexibility, and adapting to changing scenarios. Committed to patient safety and delivering high-quality care. Proficient in both clinical and administrative roles, including website management and IT support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Dialysis Center
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Syracuse, New York
07.2020 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment at an outpatient center
- Prepared patients for dialysis, monitored their status during treatment, and managed post-treatment care
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement individualized care plans based on patient needs
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines and equipment, ensuring safe and effective treatment
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, dialysis procedures, and lifestyle modifications
- Assessed and recorded patient health parameters, treatment progress, and any complications
- Maintained a safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and guidelines
- Engaged in continuous learning to keep abreast of developments in nephrology and dialysis care.
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health – Dauphin Personal Care Home
Dauphin, Manitoba
10.2016 - 05.2020
- Provided health care needs to the residents and assisted with their activities of daily living.
Website Manager (Part-time)
St. Viator Church (www.stviator.ca)
Dauphin, Manitoba
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Troubleshot any website problems with IT support
- Edited and uploaded website contents
- Carried out quality assurance checks on uploaded contents on the website.
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health - St. Paul's Home (Casual)
Dauphin, Manitoba
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided health care needs to the residents and assisted with their activities of daily living.
Private Nurse
Filipino Private Duty Nurse Associations Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
11.2011 - 03.2016
- Provided health care needs to the client and assisted with their activities of daily living, including Nasogastric tube/Gastric tube feeding, giving medications, suctioning secretions, and tracheostomy care.
- Managed infection control protocols within the home environment including proper hand-washing techniques and safety precautions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Clinical Instructor
Southwestern University
Cebu City, Philippines
09.2007 - 10.2011
- Fulfilled the role of nursing instructor in clinical affiliates, including planning for clinical experiences, developing patient assignments, and supervising, instructing, and evaluating students
- Conducted effective instruction in all assigned areas (Med-Surg wards, OR, ER, DR)
- Undertook didactic-lecture discussion in a variety of clinical concepts from first year to fourth year student level
- Participated in direct patient care with students in collaboration with hospital staff.
Staff Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab)
Chong Hua Hospital
Cebu City, Philippines
07.2006 - 02.2007
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, including before and post-procedure care
- Assisted cardiologists during catheterization procedures with equipment preparation and operation
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and procedural efficiency
- Educated patients and families on procedure details, recovery, and ongoing cardiac health management
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, documenting procedural observations and outcomes
- Responded swiftly to emergent situations, applying critical thinking and clinical skills in high-pressure environments.
Staff Nurse (ICU)
Chong Hua Hospital
Cebu City, Philippines
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Provided specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit, monitoring vital signs and responding to medical emergencies
- Administered medications, treatments, and life-support measures as prescribed, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Utilized advanced medical equipment and technology for patient monitoring and support
- Offered compassionate support and guidance to patients' families, explaining complex medical conditions and care procedures
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care delivered and patient progress
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development to stay current with ICU nursing best practices and standards.
Education
Master of Arts in Nursing - Medical and Surgical Nursing
Southwestern University
Cebu, Philippines03.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southwestern University
03.2004
High School -
Palompon Institute of Technology
03.2000
Master of Science - Nursing - Adult/Gero Primary Care NP
St John Fisher University
Rochester, NY, USASkills
- Expert in AV Fistula/Graft cannulation including Fistula done by WavelinQ procedure
- Intravenous Catheter Insertion
- Basic Bedside Nursing Procedures
- Operating Medical Equipments including Dialysis Machines and ICU equipments
- Advance physical assessment
- Advance computer literacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Dialysis Center
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health – Dauphin Personal Care Home
10.2016 - 05.2020
Website Manager (Part-time)
St. Viator Church (www.stviator.ca)
09.2016 - 04.2020
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health - St. Paul's Home (Casual)
07.2016 - 10.2016
Private Nurse
Filipino Private Duty Nurse Associations Inc.
11.2011 - 03.2016
Clinical Instructor
Southwestern University
09.2007 - 10.2011
Staff Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab)
Chong Hua Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2007
Staff Nurse (ICU)
Chong Hua Hospital
11.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Arts in Nursing - Medical and Surgical Nursing
Southwestern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southwestern University
High School -
Palompon Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Nursing - Adult/Gero Primary Care NP
St John Fisher University
Trainings / Seminars / Charitable Works
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Training, American Heart Association, Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corp., Baldwinsville, NY, 06/06/22
- Technical Support Fundamentals, Google, Online (Coursera), 11/16/19
- Introduction to Injury Prevention, Prairie Mountain Health, Dauphin Personal Care Home, Dauphin, Manitoba, 07/08/19
- Safe Client Handling Program, Prairie Mountain Health, Dauphin Personal Care Home, Dauphin, Manitoba, 11/02/18
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Training (CPR/AED & First Aid), Canadian Red Cross CPR & First Aid Instructor, 1020 Dorothy Street, Dauphin, Manitoba, 04/25/18
- Checking the Status Quo and Understanding Issues on H1N1 and HIV/AIDS, Southwestern University - Graduate School, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 11/19/11
- Ethical and Professional Standard for Nursing Practice, Southwestern University – College of Nursing, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 04/26/11
- 23rd Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting with the Theme: Optimizing the Synergy of Safety, Quality and Collaboration in Peri-operative Nursing, Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines, Cebu Grand Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines, 11/21/10
- IT in Health Care Education: Trends, Best Practices and Application, Intel and Ray Gapuz Review Center, University San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines, 06/17/10
- Seminar Hands on – Workshop on ECG Interpretation, Philippine Nurses Association - Cebu Chapter, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 08/22/09
- Community Extension Program - SWU Alumni Grand Offering 2009, SWU Alumni, SWU Faculty Club, PCSO and LGU Oslob, Municipality of Oslob, Cebu, 11/29/09
- Surgical Mission At Manuel B. Veloso Memorial Hospital, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, 10/26/08
- Introduction to: Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Nursing Center for Clinical Laboratory Experience Incorporated, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 03/10/08
- National Training Course in Radiation Protection on Interventional Cardiology, The Philippine Association for Radiation Protection, Inc., Sacred Heart Center, Cebu City, Philippines, 09/25/06 - 09/26/06
License Registrations
- Registered Professional Nurse, 802050-01, New York, USA
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN 0000241680, Tennessee, USA
- Registered Professional Nurse, 041.790879, Illinois, USA
- Registered Practical Nurse, AI140573, Ontario, Canada
- Registered Nurse, 0361579, Philippines
Professional Attributes
Exemplify compassion and sensitivity to all patients. Effectively using critical-thinking skills to identify and solve problems to improve patient care while following protocol, policies and procedures. Being a team player that works fluidly with clients and interdisciplinary health care teams. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing scenarios and situations on the fly
Trainings / Seminars / Charitable Works
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Training, American Heart Association, Greater Baldwinsville Ambulance Corp., Baldwinsville, NY, 06/06/22
- Technical Support Fundamentals, Google, Online (Coursera), 11/16/19
- Introduction to Injury Prevention, Prairie Mountain Health, Dauphin Personal Care Home, Dauphin, Manitoba, 07/08/19
- Safe Client Handling Program, Prairie Mountain Health, Dauphin Personal Care Home, Dauphin, Manitoba, 11/02/18
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Training (CPR/AED & First Aid), Canadian Red Cross CPR & First Aid Instructor, 1020 Dorothy Street, Dauphin, Manitoba, 04/25/18
- Checking the Status Quo and Understanding Issues on H1N1 and HIV/AIDS, Southwestern University - Graduate School, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 11/19/11
- Ethical and Professional Standard for Nursing Practice, Southwestern University – College of Nursing, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 04/26/11
- 23rd Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting with the Theme: Optimizing the Synergy of Safety, Quality and Collaboration in Peri-operative Nursing, Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines, Cebu Grand Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines, 11/21/10
- IT in Health Care Education: Trends, Best Practices and Application, Intel and Ray Gapuz Review Center, University San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines, 06/17/10
- Seminar Hands on – Workshop on ECG Interpretation, Philippine Nurses Association - Cebu Chapter, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 08/22/09
- Community Extension Program - SWU Alumni Grand Offering 2009, SWU Alumni, SWU Faculty Club, PCSO and LGU Oslob, Municipality of Oslob, Cebu, 11/29/09
- Surgical Mission At Manuel B. Veloso Memorial Hospital, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Municipality of Palompon, Leyte, 10/26/08
- Introduction to: Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Nursing Center for Clinical Laboratory Experience Incorporated, Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines, 03/10/08
- National Training Course in Radiation Protection on Interventional Cardiology, The Philippine Association for Radiation Protection, Inc., Sacred Heart Center, Cebu City, Philippines, 09/25/06 - 09/26/06
License Registrations
- Registered Professional Nurse, 802050-01, New York, USA
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN 0000241680, Tennessee, USA
- Registered Professional Nurse, 041.790879, Illinois, USA
- Registered Practical Nurse, AI140573, Ontario, Canada
- Registered Nurse, 0361579, Philippines
Professional Attributes
Exemplify compassion and sensitivity to all patients. Effectively using critical-thinking skills to identify and solve problems to improve patient care while following protocol, policies and procedures. Being a team player that works fluidly with clients and interdisciplinary health care teams. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing scenarios and situations on the fly
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