ARNIE JEAN BUSQUIT

Dedicated expanded registered nurse in providing compassionate and comprehensive care to patients. Proficient in various clinical settings, adept at managing diverse patient populations, and skilled in utilizing advanced nursing techniques to improve patient outcomes, for example:

· Provided direct patient care and performed assessments, interventions, and evaluations under established protocols and nursing standards.

· Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced unit, managing a diverse caseload of patients with acute and chronic conditions.

· Proficient in conducting comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations.

· Experienced in prescribing certain medications within the scope of practice including antibiotics, analgesics, and topical agents.

· Proficient in performing sutures and staples for wound closure, ensuring proper wound healing, and minimizing infection risk.

· Skilled in conducting blood work, including venipuncture, specimen collection, and laboratory testing.

· Knowledgeable about x-ray procedures, positioning patients, operating equipment, and ensuring radiation safety protocols.

Compassionate care to critically ill patients while contributing to positive patient outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration:

· Skilled in rapidly assessing and prioritizing patient conditions, identifying status changes, and implementing timely interventions to stabilize patients and prevent complications.

· Adept at collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

· Strong communication skills to effectively convey patient status, changes, and care plans to colleagues, patients, and their families, ensuring continuity of care and promoting shared decision-making.

· Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, maintaining professionalism, and delivering optimal care in high-stress situations inherent to the CCU environment.

Seeking to leverage my skills and expertise to contribute to the well-being of residents in a Long-Term Care Facility:

· Provided direct nursing care to elderly residents in a long-term term care facility focusing on holistic assessment, individualized care planning, and ongoing evaluation of resident needs.

· Administered medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to facility protocols

· Monitored residents’ health status, including vital signs, skin integrity, nutritional status, and cognitive function, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address any changes or concerns.

· Documented nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and comprehensively in residents’ electronic health records, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Provided emotional support and compassionate care to residents and their families, fostering a nurturing and therapeutic environment.

I was recognized as a great ambassador of Right at Home Niagara through my great care toward clients. Offered support based on the client’s needs and communicated therapeutically to people with special needs such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia/Alzheimer’s, and hospice support to live their best lives, for example:

· Assisted geriatric clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance, while promoting independence and dignity

· Provided companionship and emotional support to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations, recreational activities, and memory stimulation exercises

· Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and medication reminders, ensuring clients’ nutritional needs were met and medications were taken as prescribed.

· Monitored clients’ health status, vital signs, and symptoms of discomfort, promptly reporting any changes to healthcare professionals or family members,

Implemented fall prevention strategies, safety measures, and transfer techniques to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries among geriatric clients.

Proven track record of delivering exceptional nursing care in a multidisciplinary setting. Seeking a challenging role in the Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases to utilize my expertise and contribute to improving patient outcomes:

· Provided specialized nursing care to patients with various digestive and liver diseases including hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.

· Assisted in advanced procedures such as liver biopsies, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

· Conducted thorough assessments monitored patient conditions, and implemented appropriate nursing interventions to optimize patient outcomes.

Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, anesthesiologists, and gastroenterologists to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.