Anne Laurice Diwa
Markham,Canada
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse seeking to apply clinical skills in a fast-paced perioperative setting, eager to contribute to patient care and expand expertise while working with an experienced surgical team
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre
02.2020 - Current
- Provides evidence-based nursing care to individuals undergoing detoxification and recovery from substance use disorders.
- Administers medications including MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) such as Suboxone, Methadone, or Sublocade per doctor’s order and monitors for efficacy and side effects.
- Performs minor laboratory works in order to provide various tests results.
- Assesses patient health status, withdrawal symptoms, and mental health needs using standardized screening tools and clinical judgement.
- Educates patients and families on harm reduction, relapse prevention, and coping strategies in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Conducts disease screening and delivering community immunization programs as needed.
Registered Practical Nurse
Town Care Medical Centre
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Performed head to toe assessment and documented patient history.
- Administered prescribed medications orally, subcutaneously or by intramuscular injections.
- Performed minor laboratory works in order to provide various tests results.
- Executed phlebotomy tasks, collects and logs specimens.
- Assisted with the preparation of equipment and assisted the physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients.
- Assisted with the procedures according to established standards or care and nursing practice.
- Provided basic treatments for patients including dressing wound, treating bed sores and warts.
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
Clarity Eye Clinic
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted patients in a caring and pleasant manner.
- Took patients medical history.
- Performed initial examinations, ophthalmic testing procedure (visual acuity, pupil assessment, iCare applanation, Humphrey visual fields, pachymetry, refractions & OCT’s)
- Administered topical ophthalmic medication and drops.
Practical Nurse Student Placement
North Park Nursing Home
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Head-to-toe assessments done.
- Created and developed care plan in collaboration with registered staff and PSWs to ensure proper care and management is given to the residents.
- Promptly administered prioritized care in consultation and collaboration with the preceptor and other health care team.
- Administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs and monitored residents for adverse reactions and to evaluate outcomes.
- Transcribed accurately doctor’s orders to MAR and TAR and duly carried out to attain resident’s wellness.
- Monitored and documented resident’s vital signs, blood glucose level and updated medical charts.
- Used sterile and clean technique and changing dressings and cleaning wounds.
Practical Nurse Student Placement
Bridgepoint Active Healthcare
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care of 2-3 patients.
- Safely administered medications and changed wound dressings according to College of Nurses of Ontario Standards and in collaboration of the preceptor.
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs accurately.
- Reporting of unusual symptoms and collaboration to the nurse on duty.
- Collaborated with the client, family, and healthcare team for the best outcome and interest of the resident.
- Attended interprofessional education sessions for students.
- Provided appropriate and evidence-based health teachings to clients and support persons.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital
05.2010 - 10.2011
- Reminded medications and administered treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored and documented patient's condition and collaborate with healthcare team.
- Assisted the doctors while doing medical procedures.
- Conducted effective assistance about the condition of patients to their family members and provided emotional support to help them go through the treatments.
- Blood transfusion initiated and discontinued as per doctor’s order.
- Performed wound dressing and assess patients for bleeding and signs and symptoms of infections.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Internationally Educated Nurses
Centennial College
06.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Bataan Peninsula State University
Balanga, Bataan03.2010
Skills
- Skilled in administering intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications
- Competence in performing wound care, assessment and documentation
- Utilization of analytical skills for safe patient care
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to identify client's needs and solve problems
- Efficient documentation using Meditech and Accuro
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Licensed with the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a good standing member
- CPR - Basic Life Support
- IV Therapy and Phlebotomy
- Successfully completed Physical assessment course at Centennial College
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Addiction Treatment Centre
02.2020 - Current
Ophthalmic Medical Personnel
Clarity Eye Clinic
09.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Practical Nurse
Town Care Medical Centre
08.2019 - 03.2020
Practical Nurse Student Placement
North Park Nursing Home
05.2017 - 08.2017
Practical Nurse Student Placement
Bridgepoint Active Healthcare
01.2017 - 04.2017
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital
05.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Bataan Peninsula State University
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Internationally Educated Nurses
Centennial College