Compassionate and patient-centered ICU Staff Nurse with clinical experience treating critically ill patients. Strong history of delivering empathetic care and providing emotional support to patients throughout treatment and hospital stays.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
McGill University Health Centre
09.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery
McGill University Health Centre
04.2021 - 09.2022
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation.
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
McGill University Health Centre
08.2019 - 04.2021
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
10.2009 - 02.2017
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
DEC - Nursing
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liceo De Cagayan University
Philippines
06.2007
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Teamwork and Collaboration
Patient Client Focus
Maintaining Patient Safety Standard
Communication Skills
Attention to detail
Planning and Prioritizing work
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Critical Care Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
McGill University Health Centre
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery
McGill University Health Centre
04.2021 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical Unit
McGill University Health Centre
08.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
10.2009 - 02.2017
DEC - Nursing
John Abbott College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liceo De Cagayan University
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