Quezon City Nurse
Resume:
KAREN C. ANTALAN
REGISTERED NURSE
Blk ** Lot *5 Palmera Homes East Maligaya Subdivision,
Camarin Caloocan City
Mobile No.: +639*********
Email Add: acq4rn@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain as entry level position in which I can apply my acquired nursing skills and theories through the promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of clients.
To be a part of the Health Care Team in rendering services and in providing the best possible individualized and holistic nursing care among sick and well individuals.
To impart the knowledge and skills I have learned during my basic nursing practice and to develop further my clinical experiences to be able to serve clients more effectively and preserve their safety as prime importance.
To become an effective health care provider by giving comprehensive, individualized and holistic nursing care to patients based on their assessed nursing needs.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
November 2008 Nursing Board Exam passer with a general weighted average of 77.60 percent in all 5 Nursing Process Area.
Is a Certified Intravenous Therapy Nurse in accordance to the standards of Intravenous therapy set by the Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines.
Passed the Saudi Licensure Examination for Health Specialties/PROMETRIC last March 20, 2011.
Passed the International English Language Testing System/IELTS last June 08, 2013.
Basic Life Support – Advance Cardiac Life Support provider since September 9, 2014
AFFILIATIONS
Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Nursing Alumni Society, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Batch 2008 alumnus.
Pambansang Samahan ng mga Nars ng Pilipinas, Inc. (Philippine Nurses Association Inc.), member.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Institution name: Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, Tala, Caloocan City
Dates Worked: (April 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009)
Designation : Volunteer Nurse
Areas of Rotation:
Philhealth/ Pay Ward
April 1, 2009 to April 30, 2009
Pediatric Ward
May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009
Emergency Room
June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009
Surgical Ward
July 1, 2009 to July 31, 2009
OTTO Ward (Tuberculosis Ward)
August 1, 2009 to August 31, 2009
Out Patient Department
September 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009
Responsibilities:
PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT
Assess the individual’s needs for patient care based on the patient’s history, results of physical, diagnostic and laboratory examinations.
Infer an appropriate and correct nursing diagnosis.
Plan and prioritize nursing care activities with consideration of the patient’s overall health needs, extent of coping ability and readiness and acceptance of abilities for self-care.
Institute correct nursing interventions consistent with the overall plan of care.
Execute written, legal prescriptions for treatment, therapy and medication.
Continuously provide health teaching to the patient, family and significant others.
Coordinate patient care and services with other members of the health team.
Evaluate and modify nursing care provided accordingly based on the effectiveness and efficiency of nursing measures instituted and on the feedback given by the patient, family and significant others.
Conduct discharge planning with patient, family and other health team members.
Accurately document observations made and services rendered to the patient.
HOSPITAL AND NURSING SERVICE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS:
Observe hospital and nursing service rules, regulations and policies.
Interpret hospital rules, regulations and policies that may affect the patient, family and other individuals.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Takes initiative and responsibility for membership in professional organizations and participate actively in their programs and activities.
Keeps self professionally updated through continuing education.
Continually updates professional license.
October 1, 2009 – December 21, 2010 (Unemployed, unavailable hospital slots for nurses)
Institution name: Quirino Memorial Medical Center, P. Tuazon Corner JP Rizal,
Proj. 4, Quezon City
Dates Worked: (December 22, 2009 to June 15, 2010)
Designation : Nurse Trainee
Areas of Rotation:
Pediatric Ward
December 21, 2009 to February 21, 2010
February 22, 2009 – March 14, 2010 (Unemployed, waiting for another area of
rotation at Quirino Memorial Medical
Center
Emergency Room
March 15, 2010 to June 15, 2010
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Receives admitted patients.
2.Assist in patients in moving, maintaining proper body alignment of patients and utilizing good body mechanics.
3.Assist physicians when examining patients and prepares patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
4.Takes and records vital signs and reports promptly any unusual incidents.
5.Measure and records intake and output.
6.Calibrates IV fluid bottle and regulates flow of infusion according to prescribed duration.
7.Performs nursing activities such as tepid sponge bath, bed shampoo, bed bath, oral hygiene. Etc.
8.Does a nursing round to evaluate patient and family; and exercise good judgment in decision making.
9.Maintains a therapeutic environment.
10.Prepares the necessary materials for procedures such as thoracentesis, paracentesis, IV cut down, etc.
11.Performs Foley catheter insertion and suctioning.
12.Transcribes doctors’ orders promptly and accurately. Carries out and identifies changes in doctors’ orders.
13.Allowed to medicate thru IM, IV, IVF incorporation, oral per NGT, subcutaneous, intradermal injections provided that these nursing actions are done with the close supervision of a senior staff nurse.
14.Exercises good judgment in decision making.
15. Gives health teachings to patients and significant others.
16.Records pertinent observations and findings, reports it to the staff nurse.
17.Receives endorsement from outgoing staff.
18.Discharges patients with accurate home medications.
19. Treats a patient’s case as legal and confidential in nature.
20.Recognizes patient’s needs and report to them to the staff nurse.
21.Establishes rapport and gains trust from peers, superiors, and patients under her care.
22.Demonstrates leadership skills by acting as a charge trainee.
23.Participates in the education, training, direction, supervision, and evaluation of nursing students and non-professional nursing personnel.
24.Performs specific tasks as delegated by supervisors.
June 16, 2010 – December 30, 2010 (Unemployed, awaits pending application
Going to Saudi Arabia
Institution name: Ghodran Hospital, P.O. Box 14 Baljurashi 22888,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dates Worked: (January 18, 2011 to August 20, 2014)
Designation: Staff Nurse
Areas of Rotation:
General Ward
Basic Functions:
Provides direct patient care to an assigned patient population on an assigned shift.
Principal Duties:
1. Responsible for ensuring that safe and appropriate care is delivered to the patient.
2. Communicates professionally with other members of the Healthcare Team in order
to meet patient care needs.
3. Proper endorsement of Charge Nurse of the total number of patients and their diagnosis,
medications, treatment given, special procedures performed by an outgoing Nurse on duty.
4. Assist doctors in rounds and performing examination on any procedures and carrying
Doctor’s order.
5. Chart accurately medications and treatment given.
6. Administer properly in giving medications, treatments and intravenous injections to patient
on time.
7. Makes round with the outgoing shift and take notes of patient condition and general ward
cleanliness.
8. Executes physician's order concerning treatments and medications with an understanding
of cause and effect thereof.
9. Observe medical and surgical asepsis.
10. Gather all requests for diagnostic examination and send them to designated department.
11. Ensure proper functioning of equipment used for treatment.
12. Identifies and prioritize care according to the needs of individual patients.
13. Interprets to the patients and his family their roles in promoting successful therapy and
rehabilitation.
14. Protects confidentiality, rights and privileges of patients and staff members according to
hospital policy.
15. Send orders for special diet to kitchen and see to it that they served accordingly.
16. Maintains proper sanitation to the Unit at all times and follow all the standard procedure.
17. Checks from time to time the supplies and equipment of the particular area assigned.
18. Check expiration date of disposable items and medications.
19. Post mortem care, observes proper labeling and handling.
20. Attending seminars, lecturing for professional growth and development.
21. Provide health education to patient as well as to the family or medical caregiver.
September 2, 2014 – (Unemployed, Arrival in the Philippines from Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia)
September 3, 2014 – November 9, 2014 (Unemployed, Applying for Staff Position in different Hospitals around National Capital
Region)
Institution name: Padre Pio Maternal and Medical Hospital Inc., General Luna st. Balante,
Ampid I San Mateo Rizal 1850
Dates Worked: (November 10, 2014 to July 20,2015)
Designation: Staff Nurse
Areas of Rotation:
Operating Room – Deliver Room
Basic Functions:
Under supervision of Nurse Manager, performs specialized professional nursing duties in assisting surgeons in the operating room; acts as Scrub Nurse or Circulating Nurse; sets up operating room according to type of operation; assists surgeon during operative procedures; transfers patient from operating room to recovery room; and performs related duties as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
A.CIRCULATING NURSE:
1.Identify patient prior to being brought to the OR suite.
2.Verify with patient the procedure to be performed and operative site.
3.Assess patient data from chart including lab work, medical conditions or disabilities, prostheses, allergies, operative permit, and any other pertinent data, which serves as the basis of intraoperative care.
4.Assists in the safe transfer of the patient from the stretcher to the operating room.
5.Pre-Operative care consists of staying with sedated patients, conversing calmly with them, making them comfortable, reinforcing the patient’s and family’s trust and check on IV tubes or other devices.
6.The Circulating Nurse is responsible in surgical preparation and should be standing beside the anesthesiologist when he/she begins induction of anesthesia to assist and ensure patient safety.
7.Circulating Nurse shall position the patient to avoid any pressure points and maintain good body alignment.
8.While circulating, the nurse must be able to operate all equipment necessary for the surgery such as tourniquets, cautery, suctions, air equipment, and other items that must be connected to non-sterile units.
9.Participates and responsible for sponge, needle, and instrument counting.
10.Circulator is able to anticipate needs of the scrub nurse and also aseptically open or delivers any additional sterile supplies needed by the scrubbed team.
11.Clearly communicate with surgeon and scrub regarding specimen preparation as applicable. Inquire as to how specimen(s) will be labeled and how it is to be sent to the receiving department (laboratory). If specimen is routine (placed in formalin), it will be taken to the OR utility room, placed in the appropriate bin with requisition slip and noted in the specimen log book.
12. It is the ultimate responsibility of the circulator to insure the specimen is in the container and properly labeled with requisition completed and transported appropriately to receiving department or utility holding bin. Also, appropriate documentation is complete. Circulator is ultimately responsible for ensuring the specimen is taken to the Lab or appropriate receiving department.
13.At times of temporary and permanent relief by another circulator, provide a report of the progress of the procedure, patient information obtained during the preoperative assessment and interview, any special needs or requests of the operative team, and any other pertinent information deemed necessary.
14.The Circulating Nurse is responsible for the intraoperative records and for accurate recording of surgical charges. Document all implanted items on the intraoperative record and progress notes.
15.The Circulating Nurse is responsible for all visitors, guests, traffic and official documentation in the OR suite.
16.At close of surgery, the circulator should be close by the patient to keep them from injuring themselves on awakening from anesthesia. Should also be available to assist anesthesiologist when intubating, if necessary.
17.Accompany anesthesia with patient to PACU and give report.
18.The circulating nurse is responsible for maintaining a sterile environment.
B.SCRUB NURSE:
1.Gather all instruments, sutures, drapes, etc. and set up scrub table in an aseptic manner.
2.Complete surgical hand scrub before donning sterile gown and gloves.
3.Assist on sterile gowning and gloving of the surgeon and his or her assistant.
4.Is responsible for the maintenance of an orderly surgical field. He or she must keep the instrument table neat so that supplies can be handed quickly and efficiently.
5.Perform an initial sponge, needle, and instrument count as described in count procedure.
6.With the circulator, concurrently verify the name, concentration and expiration date of medications and fluids passed to the sterile field. Ensure medications and fluids passed to the sterile field are properly labeled with the solution name and concentration. Label syringes, basins and all other containers that may hold medications or therapeutic fluids. Clearly communicate with operative team regarding medications in delivery hand-offs and administration.
7.Arrange instruments and supplies so that they are easily accessible.
8.Knowledge of specific instruments and suture used for the procedure to be done.
9.Assist in the proper draping of the patient to insure sterile operating area.
10.Have all instruments ready when the surgeon needs them and to anticipate those needs.
11.Assist the surgeon by tissue retraction, suture cutting, fluid evacuation, or sponging the wound when asked to do so.
12.Notify circulating nurse if you need additional instruments as clear as possible
13.Ensure aseptic techniques are carried out at all times.
14.Clearly communicate with surgeon and circulating nurse regarding specimen preparation as applicable. Save and care for tissue specimen according to the hospital policy.
15.Complete the appropriate sponge, sharp, and instrument counts as described in the count procedure.
16.Close skin with automatic skin stapler, when indicated as directed by licensed independent practitioner.
17.Dress the wound using aseptic technique and according to the surgeon’s preference.
18.Remove drapes rolling away from wound, containing any fluids, blood, etc., that might be in the drapes and dispose of them.
19.At the end of the procedure, assembles all Instruments and supplies and prepare them for decontamination and sterilization.
20. Assist in disposal of sharps in appropriate container.
21.Scrub nurse will perform duties only within their scope of practice.
SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, CAREER TRAININGS AND UPDATES ATTENDED
May 2007
22 December 2007
January 2008
Philippine National Red Cross, Basic Life Support and Disaster Nursing Course held at the Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Regalado Avenue, Novaliches, Quezon City
Basic Foot Reflexology Training held at the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 3rd floor PVAO Building PVAO Compound, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
Career Pathway held at the Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, West Fairview, Quezon City
11 July 2008
Practical Chest X – Ray Interpretation Update held at the Lung Center of the Philippines, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
4 August 2008
Fluid Replacement Therapy in Pediatrics Update held at
the Philippine Heart Center, East Avenue, Quezon
City
8 August 2008 Pain Management held at the Lung Center of the Philippines,
Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
8 December 2008 Medical mission held at the Ina ng Kapayapaan parish,
Kasiglahan village, Montalban, Rizal
26-27 March 2009 Philippine National Red Cross, Basic Life Support held at the
Philippine National Red Cross -Quezon City Chapter
13 May 2009 Basic Intravenous Therapy Training Program conducted at
to the Nursing Service Division Training Hall, Armed Forces
15 May 2009 of the Philippines Medical Center V Luna Road Quezon City.
12 February 2010 Medical mission held at the Pag-ibig Fund Home Development
Mutual Fund, G/F Union Square Condominium 145 5th
Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City.
6 February 2011 BCLS Provider Course held at the Al-baha BLS Training Center-
In Affiliation with Saudi Heart Association & American
Heart Association, General Directorate of Health Affairs, Al-
baha Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
15 May 2013 Al-baha Trauma Symposium held at General Directorate of
Health Affairs, Al-baha King Fahad Hospital, Academic
Affairs & Health Training, Al-baha Region, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia
09 September 2014 BLS Provider Course - In Affiliation with American Safety &
Health Institute, held at the 2nd floor Training Room. ANSAP Building, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.
10 September 2014 ACLS Provider Course - In Affiliation with American Safety &
To Health Institue, held at the 2nd floor Training Room. ANSAP
11 September 2014 Building, Tandang Sora, Quezon City.
11 September 2014 Basic ECG Reading and Dysrhythmia Course - In Affiliation
with American Safety & Health Institue, held at the 2nd
floor Training Room. ANSAP Building, Tandang Sora,
Quezon City.
16 September 2014 Infusion Therapy for Children held at the 2nd floor Training
Room. ANSAP Building, Tandang Sora, Quezon City,
Philippines.
17 September 2014 Occupational Safety and Health in Healthcare Institution held at
the 2nd floor Training Room. ANSAP Building, Tandang
Sora, Quezon City, Philippines
18 September 2014 Pain Management in Cancer held at the 2nd floor Training
Room. ANSAP Building, Tandang Sora, Quezon City,
Philippines.
SPECIAL SKILLS / INTERESTS
Efficient and experienced in performing basic nursing skills.
Enjoys working in both an individual-based and a group-based setting.
Proficient and well-versed in the use of both English and Filipino (in both oral and written forms).
Adept in using basic MS Office applications and is also skilled in performing basic clerical work.
Always accepts constructive criticism in a positive note.
Possess a willingness to learn.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Permanent Address: Blk 11 Lot 25 Palmera Homes East Maligaya Subdivision,
Camarin Caloocan City
Birth date : January 2, 1987
Birth Place : Sampaloc, Manila
Height : 5’2 ft.
Weight : 54 kgs.
Sex : Female
Civil Status : Single
Religion : Roman Catholic
Nationality : Filipino
In case of Emergency, Notify: Corazon C. Antalan
Contact Number: 962-56-12
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Baccalaureate Degree Year [From] - [To]
Course: Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2004-2008
School: Far Eastern University- Dr. Nicanor Reyes
Medical Foundation
Address: Regalado Avenue, Novaliches, Quezon City
Secondary
School: National College of Business and Arts 2000-2004
Address: Regalado Avenue, West Fairview, Quezon City
Elementary
School: Our Lady of Lourdes School of Novaliches 1994- 2000
Address: #9 Nightingale St., Zabarte Subd., Novaliches,
Quezon City
CHARACTER REFERENCES
Samuel Sumilang, RN/Elisea Reniedo, RN
Nurse Supervisor
Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital
(02) 962-9877/ (02) 962-9885
Marivic Adoc, RN
Head Nurse-Intensive Care Unit
Ghodran General Hospital
Haya Akrad, RN
Head Nurse-General Ward
Ghodran General Hospital
Ayham Kutaini, MD
Medical Director
Ghodran General Hospital
I hereby certify that the above stated information is true and correct to the best of my belief and knowledge.
Karen C. Antalan, RN
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