JOSEPH DERILO
Alberton
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate care and health monitoring, I enhanced patient well-being at Western Hospital by implementing efficient care strategies and fostering emotional support. My adaptability and communication skills, honed across diverse nursing roles, significantly improved client satisfaction and healthcare outcomes, with a notable increase in patient engagement. A passionate and dedicated nurse with more than 20 years of healthcare experience in delivering quality care to patients.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PATIENT CARE WORKER
Western Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided essential support to clients, ensuring daily needs were met.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks to promote client well-being.
- Facilitated recreational activities for enhancing social interaction and engagement.
- Improved quality of life by offering companionship and conversation.
- Assisted in meal preparation, contributing to nutritional needs.
- Supported mobility for clients, helping them maintain independence.
- Coordinated with medical staff to provide optimal care.
- Maintained clean and safe living spaces to promote a healthy environment.
- Observed changes in client conditions and reported to healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to client calls, ensuring needs were met efficiently.
- Encouraged participation in exercises for improved physical health.
- Documented daily activities to provide accurate records of care.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing distress.
- Assisted with transportation to medical appointments and community events.
- Communicated effectively with families to update them on client progress.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Managed clients'' personal hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, grooming tasks alongside maintaining a respectful demeanor.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
Staff Nurse
Abu Dhabi Police, Medical Health Services
06.2005 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Emilio Aguinaldo College
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with students, offering support and guidance throughout their educational journey.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Trained 10-12 students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Served as a role model for professional behavior and ethical decision-making in the clinical environment.
- Created training materials and implemented instructional strategies to track student progress, ascertain skills and development and perform staff assessments.
- Enhanced student clinical skills by incorporating evidence-based practice and simulation techniques into lessons.
- Participated in faculty committees focused on curriculum development, program evaluation, and resource allocation decisions within the nursing department.
- Prepared training materials and instructional strategies to track student progress, accurately report skills and conduct competency assessments.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create realistic case studies and learning scenarios for students.
- Facilitated meaningful debriefing sessions after clinical experiences, encouraging reflective thinking and self-assessment among students.
- Evaluated student performance in clinical settings, providing constructive feedback for improvement and growth.
- Mentored novice nurses, facilitating their transition from student to professional practitioners.
- Promoted cultural competence among students by integrating multicultural perspectives into coursework and discussions.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Cruzado Medical Hospital
12.2002 - 02.2004
- Sterilizing and organizing surgical tools
- Preparing the operating room for surgery
- Communicating with medical staff
- Educating the patient about surgery and care
- Providing updates to a patient's family
- Administering intravenous treatments
- Comforting and supporting surgery patients
- Monitoring patient recovery after surgery
- Meeting with members of the medical staff to discuss patients and procedures
- Evaluating patients during pre-surgery screenings and administering tests
- Planning for surgeries to ensure staff have the tools for the planned procedure
- Assessing patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
- Gathering all supplies needed for the operation
- Keeping the operating room sterilized
- Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures
Staff Nurse, Emergency & Out-Patient Department
Bernardino General Hospital II
10.2001 - 07.2002
- Providing healthcare to patients who urgently need treatment to stabilize vital signs and limit pain and discomfort.
- Performing initial assessments, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress.
- Collaborating with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare team members.
- Prioritizing patient care based on severity.
- Documenting medical information and running tests.
Staff Nurse, Emergency & Out-Patient Department
Cruzado Medical Hospital
12.1998 - 12.2000
- Providing healthcare to patients who urgently need treatment to stabilize vital signs and limit pain and discomfort.
- Performing initial assessments, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress.
- Collaborating with doctors, specialists, and other healthcare team members.
- Prioritizing patient care based on severity.
- Documenting medical information and running tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
Davao City, Philippines03-1998
Skills
- Patient care
- Health monitoring
- Medication administration
- Client support
- Hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Safety protocols
- Personal care
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Elderly care
- Disability support
- Compassionate care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Adaptability
- Nutrition support
- Infection control
- Health education
- Decision making
- Confidentiality maintenance
- First aid and safety
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Healthcare coordination
- Recreational activities
- Client confidentiality
- Meal preparation
- Positive attitude
- English fluency
- ADL assistance
- Progress documentation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
PATIENT CARE WORKER
Western Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2025
Staff Nurse
Abu Dhabi Police, Medical Health Services
06.2005 - 02.2024
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Emilio Aguinaldo College
05.2004 - 05.2005
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Cruzado Medical Hospital
12.2002 - 02.2004
Staff Nurse, Emergency & Out-Patient Department
Bernardino General Hospital II
10.2001 - 07.2002
Staff Nurse, Emergency & Out-Patient Department
Cruzado Medical Hospital
12.1998 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
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