Compassionate, versatile, and dedicated internationally educated nurse with over five years of clinical experience in the Philippines, over six years of Canadian experience as a Registered Practical Nurse, and one year of Canadian experience as a Registered Nurse.
Excellent organization and multitasking skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinker with proven decision-making and problem-solving skills, highly motivated, and able to work under stressful conditions.
Ability to respond to individuals from all ethnic diversities, with an awareness of their cultural needs.
Proven ability to maintain a suitable attitude and behavior essential to the welfare of patients.
Hands-on experience in maintaining the facility’s manual and electronic records.
Computer skills: Microsoft Office knowledge: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Oscar-EMR, PS Suite.
I speak, read, and write fluent English and Filipino.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kids Corner Medical
Oakville, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
Conducted patient care by obtaining measurements and vital signs, providing health education, and administering childhood vaccinations per age guidelines.
Oversaw vaccine storage and handling in compliance with public health regulations.
Reviewed test results and assisted physician in notifying families regarding outcomes.
Documented administered vaccines, reviewed records, and facilitated catch-up for missed vaccinations.
Perform triage: assess symptom severity by phone or in person, and determine next steps.
Coordinate referrals to specialists, labs, or diagnostic imaging.
Registered Practical Nurse
Kids Corner Medical
Oakville, Ontario
05.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Practical Nurse
Nurse Next Door
Oakville, Ontario
05.2021 - 04.2022
Provided nursing care in home and community setting including tube feeding, catheter care, administering medications (including injections), blood pressure and glucose monitoring, wound care and dressing changes and health counselling.
Registered Practical Nurse
Regent Medical Clinic
Toronto, Ontario
04.2015 - 04.2020
Took and recorded patient’s vital signs including height, weight and BMI.
Performed nursing duties such as history taking, physical assessment, administering injections and nebulization, and spirometry tests as ordered by the physician.
Collected blood and other specimens, prepared them for lab testing, and communicated results.
Cleaned and sterilized used instruments by autoclave.
Facilitated the sending of referrals to specialists and requisitions for specific tests.
Registered Nurse
Lorma Medical Center
San Fernando City, Philippines
06.2006 - 04.2011
Provided direct nursing care to 5-20 patients with various pathologies, including oncology (experience in administering chemotherapy), medical, surgical, pediatrics, post-operative, and post-partum.
Demonstrated competence in various nursing skills, such as injections on different routes, intravenous therapy, initiation and discontinuation of blood transfusion, tube feeding, wound dressing, and medication administration.
Supervised and assessed vital changes in the patient's condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.
Provided health teachings before discharge.
Participated in the mentorship of nursing students, interns, and new employees.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lorma Colleges
San Fernando City, Philippines
03-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Nephrology 1 and 2
Humber Health Sciences
Toronto, ON
Skills
Patient assessment and care planning
Medication Administration
Electronic Health Records Management
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Coordinating referrals
Home health care
Patient education and counseling
Administering immunizations
Attention to details
Compassion and empathy
Certification
Registered Nurse
College of Nurses of Ontario (Registration # 24863943),active
Registered Nurse
State of Connecticut, USA (Registration # 214812),active