GHERLY ALCANTARA
London,ON
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level staff nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Unregulated Care Provider
Aylmer Retirement Residence
11.2022 - Current
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Ensured accurate medication administration for improved patient outcomes.
- Developing close bonds with clients and providing emotional support and companionship
- Monitoring, tracking and communicating essential patient information to healthcare workers.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene, promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.
Personal Support Worker
Right At Home
07.2022 - Current
- Assisting with dressing, grooming, meal preparation and medication administration of clients
- Engaging with patients and providing meaningful conversation, socialization and activity, while at the same time providing personal care assistance
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Labour and Delivery Nurse
Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Prevented infections by adhering to strict sterilization protocols during invasive procedures, including catheterizations and surgical assistance tasks.
- Provided effective postpartum care, educating new parents on infant care essentials such as feeding, bathing, and safety practices.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating operating room assignments based on surgical priorities and staff availability.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Communicating with patients and their families concerning postoperative and wound care
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Post Graduate - Chronic Disease Management
Seneca College
04.2022
Nursing Leadership And Management -
Seneca College
04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lipa City Colleges
03.2008
Skills
- A responsible individual who possesses an empathetic and caring nature
- High capacity for team work, decision making and problem-solving
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working under pressure
- Understanding the importance of the value of different cultures
- Infection control measures
- Insulin medication assistance
- Surgical Assistance
- Medication and IV administration
Affiliations
- Philippine Nurses Association, Registered Nurse (RN), 0862767
- St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean, Standard First Aid-CPR C -AED, 12-05-2024
- IV Therapy Nurse
- New York Board of Nursing, passed NCLEX RN February 21, 2024
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Unregulated Care Provider
Aylmer Retirement Residence
11.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Right At Home
07.2022 - Current
Labour and Delivery Nurse
Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital
06.2019 - 03.2021
Staff Nurse
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center
02.2016 - 12.2016
Post Graduate - Chronic Disease Management
Seneca College
Nursing Leadership And Management -
Seneca College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lipa City Colleges
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