I am a nursing professional with over ten years of healthcare experience. I work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
I am quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical Rehabilitation)
Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
10.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse (General Internal Medicine Unit)
Scarborough Health Network (General)
Scarborough, Canada
06.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Practical Nurse
Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital
Toronto, ON
03.2013 - 03.2023
Worked in Medical/Ortho rehab, Palliative Unit, ABI-Neuro Unit, Hemodialysis (rehab) Unit and transitioned to RN in March 2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas- Legazpi
Albay, Philippines
04.2007
Skills
providing professional, evidence-based, client-centred care for individuals based on CNO Scope of Practice
working collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team and ability to work independently
Knowledge of and working experience with EMAR systems and electronic health record (EHR) and applications (EPIC, Meditech)
Experience in emergency response and critical skills (code blue, CPR, Code blue documentation)
Palliative care and management (active listening, empathy and compassion, pain and symptom management, end of life care, bereavement support)
knowledge in various enteral (NG, PEG, GJ tubes) and total parenteral nutrition and appropriate use Inserting NGT and managing complications
assessing and management of ostomy appliance (colostomy, ileostomy, neprhostomy), knowledge of proper stoma care, and assessment of complications
Proficiency in various wound dressing techniques (vac dressing, packing, simple dressing, pressure injury wound dressing)
Medication administration knowledge: routes, dosage, drug interactions and compatibility, proper handling and drug preparation, medication documentation Assessing and monitoring for drug allergies
Insulin infusion, DKA infusion, Heparin infusion according to hospital protocol
management of patients on CIWA protocol
experience with dementia and cognitively impaired patients, practicing a Gentle Persuasive Approach
proficient in tracheostomy care and maintenance procedures, including suctioning, changing inner cannulas and dressing changes
management and assessment of central lines, peripheral IV insertion
experience with urinary catheter insertion (indwelling, intermittent catheterization) and irrigation
Preceptorship role for a nursing student in Medicine Unit, developed and implemented learning plans
Experience with mentorship and leadership (Charge Nurse, orientation of new hire nurses)
Care for patients with Pressure Injury
Ensuring safety for patients who are high risk for falls (knowledge on MORSE Fall Scale (MFS) and carrying out Falls Prevention plan of care), proper use of assistive devices and safe patient transfers