KRIS SINGCO
TORONTO,ON
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience providing quality care to elderly and disabled clients. Proven ability to build strong and trusting relationships with clients and their families. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and daily activities. Eagerness to learn to improve my abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Education Nurse
North York General Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
HOME SUPPORT WORKER- ELDERLY
MRS. PENNY LAWLER
Toronto, ON
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements
- Expertise in assisting with activities of daily living including meal preparation, medication reminders, errands and light housekeeping duties
- Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support and guidance for individuals in need
- Experienced in following safety procedures when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair
- Massaged patients or applied preparations or treatments to body.
HOME SUPPORT WORKER -ELDERLY
MRS. PEARL BARBER
Richmond Hill, ON
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Listened attentively to patient concerns and provided timely responses
- Provided emotional support to individuals facing physical limitations or terminal illness
- Provided home support to elderly clients, including meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Assisted with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility assistance
- Transported patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices (Hoyer Lift) for accident prevention
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists.
HOME SUPPORT WORKER- ELDERLY
MRS. ELAINE MCCUE
Georgina Island, ON
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided home support to elderly clients, including meal preparation and housekeeping services
- Implemented activities designed to stimulate cognitive functioning and mental well-being of clients
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with clients and their families
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene
- Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort
- Transported patient from bed to the bathroom or wheelchair using proper body mechanics or lifting devices (Hoyer Lift) for accident prevention
- Prepared and served nutritious meal
- Administered oral medication and insulin injection as ordered by doctor
- Inserted Catheter when obtaining urine specimen as ordered by the doctor
- Monitored and took vital signs everyday
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with clients to improve quality of life experiences
- Assisted with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming and mobility assistance.
SURGICAL WARD NURSE
ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL
Cebu City, Cebu
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment
- Assisted in providing patient care, including administering medications, treatments and performing diagnostic tests
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures and other medical tasks
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
CLINIC NURSE
24/7 CALL CENTER
Cebu City, Cebu
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Facilitated patient flow throughout the clinic by triaging phone calls from providers and patients seeking advice or assistance
- Maintained current knowledge of advances in nursing practice by attending continuing education classes
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment
- Assisted physicians with in-office procedures such as wound care, suturing, immunizations, and injections
- Documented nursing assessments and interventions clearly, accurately and consistently to comply with clinic policy
- Maintained detailed documentation of all patient visits and treatments in the electronic medical record
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
PULMONARY NURSE
BREATH ALWAYS GOOD AIR
Cebu City, Cebu
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Applied effective communication techniques when interacting with patients and families
- Demonstrated the ability to work independently as well as part of a team environment
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols when equipment
- Provided care for the mechanically ventilated patients
- Performed short and extended ventilator self-tests prior to attachment of mechanical ventilator to the patient
- Performed routine mechanical ventilator checks to monitor all set parameters are within safe, and are duly ordered by the physician
- Maintained Lung Hygiene
- Demonstrated to patient the proper use of Incentive Spirometer
- Administered therapy for aerosolization of pharmacological agents via nebulizer as ordered by physician
- Performed Chest Physiotherapy with the use of an external mechanical percussor as ordered by physician
- Monitoring and Therapy Equipment
- Assisted sleep technologist in the preparation and performing of Polysomnography (sleep studies) in the sleep laboratory
- Connected Sorensen Thoracic Pump to patient with chest tube drainage
- Set-up and instructed the use of suction machines for patients with artificial airways
- Provided Oxygen Therapy
- Disinfected all the equipments after use and do after care
- Participated in the education and training of new trainees
- Practiced effective liaison with other hospital healthcare staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines with particular regard to confidentiality.
CLERK VOLUNTEER
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
Cebu City, Cebu
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively
- Developed excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information according to company policy
- Familiarized with office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and scanners
- Performed clerical duties such as sorting mail, photocopying documents, and organizing files
- Supported administrative staff members with basic office tasks when needed
- Demonstrated proficiency in data entry, filing, and record keeping.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS
Cebu City, Cebu04.2012
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Respect for privacy
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Caring Companionship
- Time management
- Empathy and understanding
- Basic Computer Literate
- Professional boundaries
- Active listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Safety Compliance
- Adaptable to change
- Decision-making abilities
- Willingness to learn
Certification
- Philippine Registered Nurse, 2013
- Basic Phlebotomy Skills (Philippines), 01/26/16
- Identifying and reporting child abuse & maltreatment/neglect, 07/19/23
- Basic Life Support Provider (Heart & Stroke), 2021-2022
- Passed Registered Practical Nurse Examination (Canada), 09/01/22
- Infection Control & Barrier Precautions for NY Healthcare Professional, 08/28/23
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
International Education Nurse
08.2024 - 09.2024
HOME SUPPORT WORKER- ELDERLY
MRS. PENNY LAWLER
05.2021 - 03.2022
HOME SUPPORT WORKER -ELDERLY
MRS. PEARL BARBER
11.2020 - 04.2021
HOME SUPPORT WORKER- ELDERLY
MRS. ELAINE MCCUE
04.2019 - 11.2020
SURGICAL WARD NURSE
ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 08.2018
CLINIC NURSE
24/7 CALL CENTER
11.2017 - 03.2018
PULMONARY NURSE
BREATH ALWAYS GOOD AIR
01.2015 - 10.2017
CLERK VOLUNTEER
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
03.2014 - 12.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN NURSING -
UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS