FRANCES THERESE DERIADA-DEMANDANTE
London
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with nearly a decade of experience delivering compassionate, person-centered care across various settings, including retirement homes, nursing homes, hospitals, and community programs. Proven track record as both a Staff Nurse and Personal Support Worker, specializing in dementia care and neonatal intensive care. Strong computer skills and proficiency in electronic and paper charting systems, along with working knowledge of the French language. Committed to contributing clinical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and exceptional interpersonal skills to a dynamic healthcare team focused on providing high-quality, holistic care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker (Dementia Care Unit)
Bayshore Healthcare (Greystone Transitional Care Unit)
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Personal Support Worker (Dementia Care Unit)
Riverpath Retirement Community
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Western Visayas Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively communicating concerns or requests from families to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Reduced infection rates by adhering to strict guidelines for hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment, and sterile technique during invasive procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the NICU.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating mothers on proper techniques and providing support throughout their NICU stay.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Medicus Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill neonates while offering emotional support to grieving families.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
- Ensured continuity of care during shift handovers by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding patients'' status and needs with incoming staff members.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Institutional Partnership and Development Officer
Department of Social Welfare and Development
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and objectives.
- Led training sessions on development strategies for board members and other key stakeholders involved in fundraising efforts.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to donations, grants, and sponsorships for compliance purposes.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Managed grant proposal development process, securing funding from multiple sources for key initiatives.
- Established partnerships with Non-Government Organizations as well as National Government Agencies, fostering community involvement in the organization''s mission and activities.
Project Development Officer I – Grievance Redress System
Department of Social Welfare and Development
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Contributed to the organization''s strategic planning efforts by providing insights into industry trends and best practices in project management methodologies.
- Streamlined communication channels for improved collaboration among cross-functional teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all aspects of project development, ensuring easy access to information for auditing purposes or future reference.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, fostering trust and open communication.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between provincial project development officers to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Al Hammadi Hospital
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Improved NICU's operational efficiency, organizing supplies and equipment to ensure availability and readiness.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Staff Nurse
Ramon D. Duremdes District Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2008
- OutPatient Department/ Delivery Room/ Medical-Surgical/ OB-Gyne Ward
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
STI West Negros University
Philippines10-2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of The Philippines in The Visayas
Philippines04-2002
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Compassionate care
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
BASIC FRENCH (Level 3)
Note: French language was taken full time at CEGEP de Marie Victorin, Quebec
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO # 25LN8789)
Integrated Filipino Canadian Nurses Association (IFCNA member)
Certification
- Personal Support Worker Certificate (Registration # 5549), Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority - July 23, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (Dementia Care Unit)
Bayshore Healthcare (Greystone Transitional Care Unit)
09.2023 - 01.2025
Personal Support Worker (Dementia Care Unit)
Riverpath Retirement Community
07.2023 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Western Visayas Medical Center
05.2021 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Medicus Medical Center
12.2018 - 04.2021
Institutional Partnership and Development Officer
Department of Social Welfare and Development
03.2015 - 01.2018
Project Development Officer I – Grievance Redress System
Department of Social Welfare and Development
06.2012 - 03.2015
Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
Al Hammadi Hospital
11.2009 - 11.2011
Staff Nurse
Ramon D. Duremdes District Hospital
07.2006 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
STI West Negros University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of The Philippines in The Visayas