JHOANNA SARANDI
Halifax,NS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex Parkland
Halifax, NS
05.2015 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with residents and patients through compassionate interactions.
- Assisted nursing staff with various tasks related to patient care including wound dressing changes.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate and temperature.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Staff Nurse (ICU/CCU)
Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital |
Jeddah, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
03.2003 - 07.2007
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop plans of care for patients.
- Utilized an electronic medical record system to store patient information securely.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as blood draws, urine analysis and electrocardiograms.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Registered Nurse
Delos Santos Medical Center
Quezon City, National Capital Region. Philippines
01.2001 - 02.2003
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ago Medical And Educational Center
Legaspi City, Philippines04-1999
Skills
- Safety Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Care Plan Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex Parkland
05.2015 - Current
Staff Nurse (ICU/CCU)
Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital |
03.2003 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse
Delos Santos Medical Center
01.2001 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ago Medical And Educational Center
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