MELINDA DOMINGO
Sault Ste. Marie,Canada
Summary
A goal-driven and compassionate healthcare provider and educator, delivering evidence-based service to clients. With highly regarded skills built through years of experience, now studying Gerontology, and a member of the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association, seeking an opportunity to continue applying learnings to improve patients’ quality of life and contribute to the success of the organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Plan A Algoma Region
06.2023 - Current
- Provided individualized care for 15-30 clients per shift according to their daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness in the long-term care facility.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help clients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Implemented, monitored, and documented patient care plans and progress.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Turned and positioned bedbound clients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients' health status to the case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained client confidentiality.
- Collaborated with other healthcare team members through appropriate tools and verbal channels.
- Complied with standard protocols and cultural considerations.
Licensed Professional Teacher
Department of Education
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Performed effective curriculum implementation and classroom management practices for a positive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept 300 students (60 per class) on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designated as School Medical Coordinator and delivered health services to learners and staff.
- Designated as the School Research Focal Person; conducted research and provided technical assistance.
- Prepared necessary forms and reports.
- Attended and organized training and meetings.
Registered Nurse (Part-time)
Tumauini Community Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to 30 patients per shift and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and helped patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Public Health Registered Nurse
Department of Health Region 02
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Provided essential primary care services in a community of 60,000 population with utmost consideration to indigenous culture.
- Conducted public health education sessions.
- Implemented, monitored, and evaluated various national and local government health programs, including immunization, maternal and child care, infectious disease surveillance, and chronic illness management.
- Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
- Trained and provided technical assistance to community health teams.
- Collaborated with municipal health officer and other members of the public health team.
- Strengthened partnership with private external stakeholders for effective health program implementation.
- Prepared and analyzed reports on the clinic and community activities.
Registered Nurse
Tumauini Community Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to 30 patients per shift and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and helped patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Gerontology - Multidiscipline
Sault College
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario12.2023
Doctor of Philosophy (completed Academic Course) - Psychology
Cagayan State University
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, PH06.2020
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Health Nursing
University of Saint Louis
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, PH06.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines
Penablanca, Cagayan, PH03.2011
Skills
- Effective communication within the organization to deliver high-quality patient care
- Teaching and facilitation skills to improve patient knowledge and behavior
- Multitasking with genuine consideration for patients from diverse backgrounds
- Compliance with facility standards while providing patient care
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Innovative and proficient research skills to improve services
- Records Management using Microsoft Office
Certification
- NCLEX-RN passer (US-New York State) - 11/01/23
- Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support CPR &AED - 07/08/23
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care - 06/29/23
- RNAO Engaging Clients Who Use Substances - 06/27/23
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness - 06/10/23
- Mental Health Module: Mental Illness and Caring Strategies - 06/09/23
- RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults - 05/23/23
- PHO IPAC Additional Precautions - 05/15/23
- PHO IPAC Health Care Provider Controls - 05/15/23
- PHO IPAC Chain of Transmission and Risk Assessment - 05/14/23
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - 05/09/23
- Ontario Personal Support Workers Association member - 05/02/23
- Foundations of Infection Control Certificate - 01/06/23
References
- REZZA REA R. RODRIGUEZ, Registered Nurse, Sault Area Hospital, 409-130 Allard Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, 705-975-5820, rezzarearodriguez@gmail.com
- TRACY MAAHS, Administrator, Peel Speech Clinic, 148 Eagle Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, 905-459-5043, tracymaahs@icloud.com
- ETHEL MAUREEN PAGADDU, Chief Medical Officer, Cagayan Valley Medical Center, Tuguegarao City, +63 927-751-2701, ethelmaureen@yahoo.com
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Plan A Algoma Region
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse (Part-time)
Tumauini Community Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Professional Teacher
Department of Education
05.2017 - 04.2023
Public Health Registered Nurse
Department of Health Region 02
01.2014 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Tumauini Community Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Gerontology - Multidiscipline
Sault College
Doctor of Philosophy (completed Academic Course) - Psychology
Cagayan State University
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Health Nursing
University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines
- NCLEX-RN passer (US-New York State) - 11/01/23
- Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support CPR &AED - 07/08/23
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care - 06/29/23
- RNAO Engaging Clients Who Use Substances - 06/27/23
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness - 06/10/23
- Mental Health Module: Mental Illness and Caring Strategies - 06/09/23
- RNAO Delirium, Dementia, and Depression in Older Adults - 05/23/23
- PHO IPAC Additional Precautions - 05/15/23
- PHO IPAC Health Care Provider Controls - 05/15/23
- PHO IPAC Chain of Transmission and Risk Assessment - 05/14/23
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System - 05/09/23
- Ontario Personal Support Workers Association member - 05/02/23
- Foundations of Infection Control Certificate - 01/06/23
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