Zyra Camille Tamayo
Regina,Canada
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
08.2023 - Current
- Conducts a health assessment of the patient by completing a patient history and physical examination.
- Monitors patient progress and vital signs, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and observations.
- Administers medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performs dressing changes, intravenous cannulation, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines.
- Identifies clinical presentation and risk factors for emergencies and implements interventions as appropriate.
- Provides holistic nursing care to meet the emotional, psychological, and physical needs of patients.
- Demonstrates counseling skills by assisting the patient and family with coping mechanisms from diagnosis to end of life.
- Mentors junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices in patient care and clinical procedures
- Coordinates nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Unit 2-5, 2-6, 3-3
- Wascana Rehabilitation Center
- Contact: Michele Holliday 306-7665207; Kimberly Skinner 306-7665270; Shannon Schmidt 306-7665735
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and support.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes and foley catheter/NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
- Established a therapeutic relationship; provided teaching, counseling and support to the patients and their respective families.
- Supervised nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Unit 3D
- Pasqua Hospital
- Contact: Lavonne Kolb; Stephanie Langley
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive medical information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collected information through phone regarding patient's symptoms.
- Assisted in booking appointments for COVID testing.
- Provided health teaching on Self-Monitoring and Self-isolation.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to new protocols for optimal performance in virtual care settings.
- COVID-811
- Contact: Allison Saxby
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Unit 6F
- Regina General Hospital
- Contact: Shannon Jackson
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Doctors College
04-2006
Skills
- Extensive experience as a Medicine Nurse
- Proficiency in Charge Nursing
- Strong clinical judgment
- Palliative care awareness
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Advocates for the patient
LANGUAGES
English - Full Professional Proficiency
Filipino - Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
04.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2018 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
09.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manila Doctors College