ERICA M. LAGUSTAN
Airdrie,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) committed to delivering exceptional patient care through a blend of clinical expertise and empathic communication. Experienced in diverse medical settings, including Dermatology Nursing, Medical-Surgical, Geriatrics, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Units. Thrives in high-pressure environments, providing high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting health and wellness. Advocates for patients' needs, collaborates with healthcare teams, and continuously enhances clinical skills to improve patient outcomes and ensure a safe, supportive environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immunization Nurse
Polaris Travel Clinic and Pharmacy
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Planned, organized, implemented, and evaluated patient during and after immunization services provided
- Conducted immunization clinic, assessed immunization needs, transported vaccines, set up workstations, ensured informed consent was provided, prepared and administered injections
- Provided compassionate care, observed and responded to reactions of immunization, and after care immunization explained and made sure patients felt comfortable throughout the process
Registered Nurse
Art of Skin Dermatology and Surgical Clinic
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assessed, observed and documented patient's health history, current symptoms and progress notes
- Provided nursing care with the patient consultation such as acne, eczema, rashes, skin cancers, atopic dermatitis, hair loss, and assisted during pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative procedures
- Ensured proper sterilization of medical equipments and devices
- Helped with medical procedure such as skin cancer excision and the management of patient care, including pre-op, intraoperative, and post-op care
- Performed nursing duties associated with such as actions as medication administration, injectables such as local freezing, wound care and dressing changes, suture removal, pre and post-operative procedures
- Provided wart treatments and cryotherapy
Registered Nurse volunteer
Cranston Ridge Medical Clinic
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assessed, Diagnosed and provided treatment and interventions
- Provided contraceptive injections/B12 injections and other immunizations
- Diabetes Counseling and Management advocate
- Wart treatment and Cryotherapy
- Patient medical history taking and properly documented through MedAccess health record
- Specimen Collection and prepared laboratory requisition
- Assisted in Pap Smear procedures
- Performed 6-Lead ECG
Head Clinic Support - Receptionist
EFW Radiology - Calgary, Canada
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Greeted patients, scheduled appointments and maintained records and accounts
- Maintained medical record database with up-to-date patient information and provided information to other providers
- Comforted patients by anticipating patients' anxieties and answering patients' questions
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy
- Notified supervisors and manager of incidents and potential incidents relating to patients and staff for swift action
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks
Registered Nurse
FEU-NRMF Medical Centre - Philippines
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge
- Provided catheter insertion, NGT insertion and feedings, and airway management
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Facial Care Centre - Dermawell Inc. - Philippines
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Performed Laser, RF, Facial treatments to clients
- Standardized procedures and improved efficiency through cataloging of surgical services equipment, eliminating discrepancies and shortages
- Performed thorough examinations and assisted in development of treatment plans in coordination with specialists
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Participated in all technological and marketing strategies such as selling of products and services
- Helped in reaching Centre's quota by encouraging clients to enroll and/or reenroll treatment programs and products
- Worked with other health specialists in the complete assessment and planning of medical intervention and assistance to provide to the patients together with family members
- Provided assistance in non-surgical treatments and other related medical Intervention
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FEU-NRMF
11.2024
Micro-credentials -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB11.2024
Skills
- Documentation accuracy through EMR
- Netcare
- MedAccess
- Healthquest
- Janeapp
- Visage
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical and acute care
- Patient Physical Assessments
- Immunization administration
- Proper handling and storage
- Compassionate
Certification
- Path2Practice Employment Readiness Workshops for Internationally Educated Nurses, Calgary Regional Immigrant Employment Council, Calgary, AB, Canada, 06/01/24, ongoing
- BCLS- HCP Heart & Stroke Training, 11/30/24
- NI Fundamentals of Nursing, NextGenU
- Health Assessments, NextGenU
- Medication Administration, CRNA
- IEN Path to Success Workshop, Beats & Breaths Academy, 11/11/23 - 11/12/23
- Canadian RN License, Alberta, active
- Registered Nurse License, Philippines, active
- US Registered Nurse, Northern Mariana Island, active
Lienses
- Canadian RN License, Alberta, active
- Registered Nurse License, Philippines, active
- US Registered Nurse, Northern Mariana Island, active
Timeline
Immunization Nurse
Polaris Travel Clinic and Pharmacy
10.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Art of Skin Dermatology and Surgical Clinic
06.2024 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse volunteer
Cranston Ridge Medical Clinic
06.2024 - 07.2024
Head Clinic Support - Receptionist
EFW Radiology - Calgary, Canada
07.2022 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
FEU-NRMF Medical Centre - Philippines
02.2016 - 05.2017
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Facial Care Centre - Dermawell Inc. - Philippines
07.2010 - 08.2015
Micro-credentials -
Bow Valley College
- Path2Practice Employment Readiness Workshops for Internationally Educated Nurses, Calgary Regional Immigrant Employment Council, Calgary, AB, Canada, 06/01/24, ongoing
- BCLS- HCP Heart & Stroke Training, 11/30/24
- NI Fundamentals of Nursing, NextGenU
- Health Assessments, NextGenU
- Medication Administration, CRNA
- IEN Path to Success Workshop, Beats & Breaths Academy, 11/11/23 - 11/12/23
- Canadian RN License, Alberta, active
- Registered Nurse License, Philippines, active
- US Registered Nurse, Northern Mariana Island, active
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FEU-NRMF
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