KAREN SALAMORIN
Toronto
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 3 years’ experience in health care. Skilled in providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations with a passion in dealing with different health issues. Loyal and collaborative team player.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UHN Toronto General Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- 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.
Personal Support Worker
Toronto Living Care Services Inc.
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Assist person with activities of daily living
- Assist with medication and medication reminders
- Perform light housekeeping duties
- Assisting nurses and physical therapy staff with the personal care of patients and physical therapy goals.
- Observing patient’s behavior, cognitive state, and physical condition in order to report any changes or unsafe conditions in their environment to the healthcare professional in charge of their plan of care or family member
- Communicate with the patient and build rapport
- Document and complete records every shift of patient’s activities and keeping family members up to date
- Helping with grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation
Registered Nurse
ACE DUMAGUETE DOCTORS HOSPITAL
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to the geriatric community
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow in a busy environment
- Manages acute and chronic pain on all patients especially post procedure or surgical patients to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing
- Internal Medicine & Surgical Ward
Registered Nurse
CEBU DOCTORS’ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions of up to 15 patients per day
- Extensive knowledge of medical equipment, products and pharmaceuticals
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments with a bed capacity of 20-40 patients
- Adapts to a rapidly changing work environment
- Interact and communicate with patients all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
- Pediatric, Internal Medicine & OB-Surgical Ward
Education
Graduate Certificate - Chronic Disease Management
Seneca College King Campus
12.2022
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership & Management
Seneca College King Campus
04.2022
Bachelor of Science - In Nursing
University of Southern Philippines Foundation
03-2017
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate – National CPR Foundation 2023-02-10 – 2025-02-10
- Certificate in Nursing Leadership & Management – with High Honours Seneca College
- Certificate in Chronic Disease Management – with Honours Seneca College
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UHN Toronto General Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Toronto Living Care Services Inc.
05.2021 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
ACE DUMAGUETE DOCTORS HOSPITAL
11.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
CEBU DOCTORS’ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 06.2019
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Leadership & Management
Seneca College King Campus
Graduate Certificate - Chronic Disease Management
Seneca College King Campus
Bachelor of Science - In Nursing
University of Southern Philippines Foundation
PERSONAL PROFILE
- Date of Birth March 28, 1995
- Place of Birth Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Age 30 years old
- Sex Female
- Civil Status Single