Melvin Adelante
North York,Canada
Summary
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Health Network – Toronto General Hospital
2023.11 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
2021.02 - 2023.08
- Provides personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene and supports their physical, social and emotional needs, in accordance with the organization’s resident centered approach, relevant government standards, residents’ rights and the organizations mission and philosophy.
Registered Staff Nurse
RSTU 4A Camp Melencio De Sagun
2022.09 - 2022.10
- Identifies and attends to injuries and illnesses within work place
- Transfer to immediate Emergency Hospital when severity of symptoms occurs
- Address symptoms and provides immediate nursing intervention within reach
- Provide emergency care needed in the workplace such as first aid and medication administration
- Assesses employee fitness to perform particular jobs accordingly
- Ensures all medications and instrument within the company are kept safe and functional
- Other duties are assigned
Personal Support Aide
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
2020.12 - 2021.02
- Provides personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene and supports their physical, social and emotional needs, in accordance with the organization’s resident centered approach, relevant government standards, residents’ rights and the organizations mission and philosophy.
In-Home Support Worker
2017.08 - 2020.12
- Assisted clients in addressing everyday personal needs such as toileting, bathing and grooming
- Performed housekeeping activities such as cleaning, dusting and vacuuming
- Made bed making on a daily basis and change linens as often as required
- Performed activities of daily living such as passive range of motion and exercises
- Provided companionship by lending an ear or shoulder to lean on
- Maintained a safe and clean environment
- Observed for any signs of deterioration or concern and report them to the family member on an immediate basis.
Registered Staff Nurse
RSTU 4A Camp Melencio De Sagun
2017.06 - 2017.07
- Identifies and attends to injuries and illnesses within work place
- Transfer to immediate Emergency Hospital when severity of symptoms occurs
- Address symptoms and provides immediate nursing intervention within reach
- Provide emergency care needed in the workplace such as first aid and medication administration
- Assesses employee fitness to perform particular jobs accordingly
- Ensures all medications and instrument within the company are kept safe and functional
- Other duties are assigned
Staff Nurse
Scientific and Medical Equipment House - Mohammad Bin Naif Medical Center
2012.06 - 2014.03
- Assessed patient's condition, including biophysical, psychosocial, and age specific needs
- Documented the patient's status, according to unit specific procedures
- Developed an individualized plan of care while utilizing the nursing and medical diagnosis
- Implemented nursing plans of care on assigned patients
- Evaluated patient's status, nursing instructions, appropriateness of the nursing care plans, and care outcomes
- Initiated the patient education plan which was designed according to the individualized needs of each patient, as prescribed by the physician, and hospital procedures
- Participated in performance and quality improvement activities
- Recognized, supported, and utilized evidence based best nursing practices
- Performed triage on all incoming patient’s and determines severity of injuries and illnesses.
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2012.01 - 2012.06
- Ensured efficiency and coordination of the work flow through planning patient care activities
- Communicates patient’s needs and administered medications as prescribed
- Assessed and documented patients progress and status and developed a plan of care based upon the assessments
- Responsible for intense and total nursing care of patients and in accordance with nursing professional standards, hospital policies, and procedures in the preservation of health and prolongation of life.
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2011.01 - 2011.12
- Received written orders from the Emergency Room or Operating Room for patient care
- Explained and administered the set-up of ICU cares and postoperative care; such as monitoring, intubations, lines, catheters, dressing and drains, and the expected possible outcome
- Evaluated, recorded, and observed the specified documentation of patients clinical manifestations including temperature, pulse volume, depth of respiration, quality of breathing, blood pressure, state of consciousness, eye opening, verbal response and ability to follow commands, essential to assess whether the patient’s condition is improving, worsening or unchanged, and report immediately any condition and deviation in the neurological report
- Facilitated frequent turning and repositioning as necessary to prevent contractures, decubitus ulcers, urinary stasis, atelectasis, pneumonia, and other pulmonary complications
- Maintained accurate intake and output records and monitored the significance of any alarming and peculiar signs and symptoms on patients
- Performed External Cardiac Massage (CPR) in case the patient goes of cardiac or respiratory arrest and administered drugs as directed
- Assisted the physician in endotracheal intubation and other related ventilator procedures; such as administration of oxygen, ambubagging, volume respirator, and T-piece.
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2010.04 - 2010.12
- Assessed patients and observed responses to interventions
- Initiated and performed a range of nursing interventions based on the needs of the patients which are related to physical and mental comfort, hygiene, nutrition and hydration, positioning, elimination, skin integrity, respiration and circulation
- Administered medications and infusions as well as proper documentation of every intervention done
- Provided nursing care, patient support, family and patient health teachings, nursing policies and procedures which are appropriate to the standards of nursing
- Responded quickly to noticeable changes in the patient’s condition by initiating appropriate nursing measures.
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2008.10 - 2010.04
- Assessed the condition and care of patient to determine if there is a need to contact the consulting physician
- Took temperatures, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and heart beat to detect deviations from normal
- Provided treatments using therapeutic equipment
- Performed emergency treatments
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
- Provides medical and professional support for patients
- Assist with patient transfer, urinary catheterizations, nasogastric intubation, and post-operative wound care
- Gave tracheostomy, colostomy care, and changed dressing if necessary.
Education
Critical Care Nursing -
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
Toronto, ON01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cavite State University
Cavite, Philippines01.2007
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Emergency Procedures
Examinations
- Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination, 2007, Manila, Philippines, PASSED
- Health Specialist for Saudi Council, 2012, PASSED
- The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse, 2023, PASSED
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Health Network – Toronto General Hospital
2023.11 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse
RSTU 4A Camp Melencio De Sagun
2022.09 - 2022.10
Personal Support Worker
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
2021.02 - 2023.08
Personal Support Aide
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
2020.12 - 2021.02
In-Home Support Worker
2017.08 - 2020.12
Registered Staff Nurse
RSTU 4A Camp Melencio De Sagun
2017.06 - 2017.07
Staff Nurse
Scientific and Medical Equipment House - Mohammad Bin Naif Medical Center
2012.06 - 2014.03
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2012.01 - 2012.06
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2011.01 - 2011.12
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2010.04 - 2010.12
Staff Nurse
The Medical City Iloilo
2008.10 - 2010.04
Critical Care Nursing -
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Cavite State University
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