Sherwin Belen
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Michael Garron Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in patient assessments and education, fostering adherence to treatment regimens while ensuring safety and compliance with infection control protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto, ON
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting critical information to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on comprehensive assessments of patient needs.
- Led training sessions for new nursing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining high standards of safety within clinical environments.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies in collaboration with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Practical Nurse
Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto, ON
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with hospital standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University
Manila,Philippines04-2008
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Patient and family advocacy
Patient care
Patient assessment
Documentation and charting
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Intravenous therapy
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Patient education and counseling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Michael Garron Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Michael Garron Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University