MELVIN S. ARCHE
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in acute care and triage, enhancing patient safety and treatment effectiveness. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive positive patient outcomes, leveraging strong clinical judgment and adaptability in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Staff Nurse
Holy Cross Surgical Services
Calgary
02.2026 - Current
- Ensured accuracy of patient identity prior to surgery, consent and procedure
- Prepared operating room and organized sterile equipment to ensure readiness for surgical procedures
- Maintain sterile field and infection control
- Positioned and safeguarded patient during surgery to maintain optimal conditions for successful outcomes
- Assist surgeon as Scrub or manage room and documentation (circulator)
- Perform instrument, sponge and needle counts
- Monitor patient safety throughout procedure
- Delivered comprehensive handoff report to PACU nurse to facilitate smooth transition and continuity of care
Med-Surge Nurse
Korea-Philippines Friendship Hospital
Cavite, Trece Martires
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and IV therapy treatments to ensure adherence to the nursing process and promote patient recovery
- Conducted comprehensive nursing assessments to evaluate patient conditions and inform care decisions
- Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to align patient care strategies and enhance treatment outcomes
- Developed, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for patients with varying conditions
ICU NURSE
DIVINE GRACE MEDICAL CENTER
General Trias, Cavite
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated accurate assessment skills tailored to age-specific patient needs within scope of practice
- Performed initial assessment and documented findings in compliance with organizational policies
- Performs and documents ongoing assessment including observation physical examination
- Assess, utilizing age specific data, the patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual status
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify patient needs, contributing to the development of comprehensive patient care plans
COVID NURSE
Department of Health
Cavite
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Isolated and treated infected individuals, contributing to containment of infectious disease spread
- Assisting physicians with developing treatments and vaccines to ensure the health and safety of the community
- Educated medical and public health professionals on infection prevention protocols, enhancing community health initiatives
- Created action plans to address community and hospital outbreaks
- Collaborated with government agencies including DOH and LGUs to facilitate effective information sharing
- Analyzed pathogens to identify characteristics and origins to determine the origin to prevent future outbreaks
Operating Room and Delivery Room Nurse
City of General Trias Doctors Medical Center
Cavite, General Trias
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns
- Coordinated and gathered all supplies necessary for seamless operation execution
- Maintained operating room sterility to ensure patient safety and compliance with health standards
- Position and prepare the patient on operating table
- Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during the operation
- Monitor patient's vital signs to detect anomalies
- Evaluate patient in postoperative phases
- Executed responsibilities to enhance healthcare operations within and beyond sterile field
- The delivery room nurses are those health care professionals who work alongside the obstetric team to provide comprehensive care for mothers and newborns, including administering medications and assisting with delivery, and administering before and after delivery care. Thus, they would take care of the mothers and newborns during the delivery process.
Emergency Room Nurse
Chuuk State Hospital
Weno, Federated States Of Micronesia
12.2009 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors during urgent situations to coordinate patient care
- Accurately assessing the patient's condition and prioritizing care
- Evaluated patient medical histories to inform treatment decisions
- Executing treatment plans
- Assisted in conducting diagnostics and testing to facilitate accurate treatment
- Acquired proficiency in advanced medical procedures and equipment for effective patient management
- Cleaning and dressing wounds
- Administering medications
- Monitoring patients and preparing them for discharge
Education
GRADUATE OF BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippine04-2007
Skills
- Surgical care
- Surgical instrumentation management
- Wound care
- Medication delivery
- IV therapy and sampling
- Pain control
- Infection prevention
- Rapid assessment
- Patient evaluation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Certification
SEPTEMBER 25 2024 | BASIC LIFE SUPPORT WITH AED OPERATION & NALOXONE INTERVENTION FOR OPIOID TOXICITY, SEPTEMBER 26-27 2024 | ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT WITH BASIC ECG RECOGNITION, Gesundheits Synergy & Professional Advancement Institute, Osmeña Blvd, Capitol Site Cebu City Philippines
Registration
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Timeline
OR Staff Nurse
Holy Cross Surgical Services
02.2026 - Current
Med-Surge Nurse
Korea-Philippines Friendship Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2024
ICU NURSE
DIVINE GRACE MEDICAL CENTER
03.2023 - 07.2023
COVID NURSE
Department of Health
09.2020 - 10.2022
Operating Room and Delivery Room Nurse
City of General Trias Doctors Medical Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
Emergency Room Nurse
Chuuk State Hospital
12.2009 - 06.2019
GRADUATE OF BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU