Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Nancy Cortez-Dizon

Guelph

Summary

Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in medication administration, clinical skills in conducting assessments, and implementing health care plans. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing individualized care plans. Skilled in electronic medical records and committed to delivering compassionate mental health support, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse

Homewood Health Centre
Guelph
10.2021 - Current
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for individualized patient care plans.
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

Registered Practical Nurse

The Village of Arbour Trails, RH
Guelph
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Educated patients about their conditions and provided support to families of patients.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.

Personal Support Worker, Med Certified

The Village of Arbour Trails, RH
Guelph
07.2014 - 01.2021
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.

Registered Nurse

North West Armed Forces Hospital
Tabuk
08.2005 - 07.2008
  • Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assessed patient condition and developed individualized care plans.

Registered Nurse

San Fernandino Hospital
Pampanga
01.2003 - 07.2005
  • Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Nursing for IEN: Academic Pathway - Nursing Education

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
04-2020

PSW Certificate -

Cornerstone College
Guelph, ON
08-2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Jude College
Manila, Philippines
03-1994

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Physical assessment
  • Geriatric care
  • Mental health care
  • Electronic medical records
  • EMR systems
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical judgment

Accomplishments

  • Make their Day Award, 2018, The Village of Arbour Trails

Certification

  • CNO Registered Practical Nurse, January 2021
  • Certificate in Basic Emergency Management, February 2020
  • Certificate in Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), May 2024
  • MediSystem Medication Administration Training, April, 2019
  • Registered Nurse, Philippines, January 2003

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Practical Nurse

Homewood Health Centre
10.2021 - Current

Registered Practical Nurse

The Village of Arbour Trails, RH
01.2021 - 10.2021

Personal Support Worker, Med Certified

The Village of Arbour Trails, RH
07.2014 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

North West Armed Forces Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2008

Registered Nurse

San Fernandino Hospital
01.2003 - 07.2005

Nursing for IEN: Academic Pathway - Nursing Education

George Brown College

PSW Certificate -

Cornerstone College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Jude College

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