Gary Mata
Surrey,BC
Summary
Accomplished ER Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Peace Arch Hospital, enhancing patient satisfaction and triage efficiency. Expert in emergency care and IV insertion, coupled with exceptional adaptability and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to improve care delivery processes and foster collaborative environments, significantly contributing to continuous patient care improvement.
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 20+ years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Peace Arch Hospital (Fraser Health Authority)
06.2015 - Current
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Holding Unit
Royal Columbian Hospital (Fraser Health Authority)
10.2008 - 06.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, A&E Department
Queens Hospital, Barking and Havering NHS Trust
04.2005 - 08.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Support Worker (Caregiver), Night Shift
Ashchurch House Ltd.
12.2003 - 04.2005
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Urology Department
Al- Adan Hospital (Ministry of Health, Kuwait)
05.2000 - 11.2003
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
Emergency Rescue Nurse
Danao City Emergency Rescue Unit (Rescue 211)
10.1998 - 07.1999
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Company Nurse
Lloyds Richfield Industrial Corporation
05.1996 - 04.1998
- Conducted nursing assessment, triage, treatment and education for employee health concerns.
- Evaluated and administered pharmacological treatment to employee illness and injury by using standard and ethical nursing practices.
- Responded to emergencies onsite by rendering emergency medical care, CPR and prompt first aid treatment.
- Supplied wellness materials and information to employees to prevent sickness, fatigue and mental burnout while fostering positive company culture.
Education
Specialty ER Course - Emergency Nursing
BCIT
3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Carlos
P. Del Rosario St., Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 03.1995
Skills
EKG Interpretation
Certified ER Nurse
Compassionate Care & Reliability
IV Insertion & therapy
Cardiac monitoring
Emergency Care
Privacy and confidentiality
Vital signs monitoring
Medication and IV administration
Direct Patient Care
Adaptability and Flexibility
Continuous Improvement
Effective Communication
Airway Management
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working
Tagalog
Full Professional
Bisaya
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- British Columbia Nursing Union (BCNU)
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Omnicell Basic Training Registration, Fraser Health Authority, October 2018
- Canadian Registered Nurse Examination, Canadian Nurse Association, June 2009
- Level 1 Foundational Mentorship Workshop, Educator Pathway, February 2010
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)- RCH Surgical Nurses, Fraser Health Authority, June 2015
- Heightened Expectations, Centre for Continuing Studies, Vancouver Community College, March 2009
- Pharmacology (Professional Studies: Nursing in Canada, 20 hours), Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Arabic Language Level 1, Kuwait Nursing Association, November, 2000
- IELTS, International English Language Testing System, Overall Band score 7.5, December 2006
- Spoken English for Speakers of Other Languages Grade 6 with merit, Trinity, UK, September 2004
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse
Peace Arch Hospital (Fraser Health Authority)
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Holding Unit
Royal Columbian Hospital (Fraser Health Authority)
10.2008 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, A&E Department
Queens Hospital, Barking and Havering NHS Trust
04.2005 - 08.2008
Support Worker (Caregiver), Night Shift
Ashchurch House Ltd.
12.2003 - 04.2005
Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Urology Department
Al- Adan Hospital (Ministry of Health, Kuwait)
05.2000 - 11.2003
Emergency Rescue Nurse
Danao City Emergency Rescue Unit (Rescue 211)
10.1998 - 07.1999
Company Nurse
Lloyds Richfield Industrial Corporation
05.1996 - 04.1998
Specialty ER Course - Emergency Nursing
BCIT
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Carlos
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Omnicell Basic Training Registration, Fraser Health Authority, October 2018
- Canadian Registered Nurse Examination, Canadian Nurse Association, June 2009
- Level 1 Foundational Mentorship Workshop, Educator Pathway, February 2010
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)- RCH Surgical Nurses, Fraser Health Authority, June 2015
- Heightened Expectations, Centre for Continuing Studies, Vancouver Community College, March 2009
- Pharmacology (Professional Studies: Nursing in Canada, 20 hours), Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Arabic Language Level 1, Kuwait Nursing Association, November, 2000
- IELTS, International English Language Testing System, Overall Band score 7.5, December 2006
- Spoken English for Speakers of Other Languages Grade 6 with merit, Trinity, UK, September 2004
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