Kris John Ernel Cajilig Apal
Registered Nurse
PRC Reg. No. 0817109
Javellana Subdivision Brgy.Talacuan
Leon, Iloilo
acthhe@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Objective:
Seeking for a position in nursing that best utilizes skills obtained from clinical experience and academic study
WORK EXPERIENCE
Emergency and Accidents Department
Position: Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Salamat General Hospital
Salamat Medical Group, Inc.
May 21 2015- Present, 3529 Jeddah St. Al Muntazah Al Gharbi, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Work Duration: 2 years
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as member of interdisciplinary healthcare teams in providing critical care and performing life-saving interventions.
Closely monitored E.R. patients, alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients status.
Interaction with patient and family members often from pain, stress, shock or grief.
Efficiently and knowledgeably provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, auto transfusions, Medlock insertions, splinting, conscious sedation and hypothermia protocol.
Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.
Reacted effectively in emergency scenarios, demonstrating sound decision making that helped save patients lives.
Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedations
Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly
Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, trauma team, rapid response stroke team, etc.)
Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes.
Leveraged compassion in facilitating pain management and completing prescribed treatments and reassessing effectiveness of therapy.
Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained.
Effectively assimilated, interpreted and reported changing patient data to ensure optimum care.
Demonstrate exemplary documentation skills by accurately maintaining nurses' notes and promoting sufficient communication among care staff.
Administered IV fluids and medications including antibiotics, packed RBC's, TPN, and narcotics, while carefully monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions.
Ensured follow through of interdisciplinary referrals (speech evaluations, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, etc.)
Operating Room / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Position: Operating Room Staff Nurse/ Recovery & Post Anesthesia Room Staff Nurse
Operating Room/ Delivery Room/ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Complex Department
St. Therese MTCC Hospital Iloilo
May 5 2012-March 15 2015, San Agustin St. Iloilo City
Work Duration: 2 years and 10 months
Duties and Responsibilities:
Uses established techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines and instructions of the surgeon.
As scrub or sterile nurse, sets up operating room with instruments as specifically required for type of operation to be performed; arranges instruments and other articles in specified order on portable table immediately accessible to, the surgeon; anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction tubes and other items and hands them to surgeon in most expeditious manner; maintains aseptic field.
Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent fatality.
Manages contaminated instruments and supplies during operation procedures to prevent spread of infection,
As circulating nurse, places patient in prescribed position to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and drapes patient or assists surgeon with draping,
During operative procedure, preserves and labels operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
Provides special equipment such as cauteries, electro-surgical machines, diagnostic lights and other special-, apparatus and. assures same is in proper working order; manipulates such equipment, to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon arid. to avoid hazards to patient.
Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates such fluids as blood, plasma, saline and glucose solutions, cardiac and respiratory stimulants to prevent fatalities during operation,
After operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings,and transferring patient, from operating room to recovery room.
Cleans or directs cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; re-sterilizes unused supplies; cares for and stores delicate surgical instruments; cleans or assists in cleaning operating room areas and caring for and disposing of infectious and soiled linen after conclusion of each Operation.
TEST/LICENCES:
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
ID no.15-H-N-0024941
Specialty: Nurse Technician
Eligibility ID : G140009447
Date of Issue: 1/13/2015
Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines
Title: IV Therapy Nurse
Card NO. 13-025421
Valid Until: 11/15/2016
Philippine Red Cross
Standard First Aid Health Care Provider Premier Bronze Membership
ID no.773021 ID no.478852 Valid Until: August 2015
Valid Until: August 2015 Valid Until: August 2015
Professional Regulations Commission : Board of Nursing
Title: Registered Nurse
Registration No. 0817109
Registration Date: 8/15/ 2013
Expiration: 5/20/ 2016
SEMINARS/TRAINING ATTENDED
1st Unity Day of Ilonggo Nurses “Unleash the Nurse Power”
By: ANSAP Iloilo Chapter
May 2 2014, Ann Margaret Ballroom of Diversion 21 Hotel, Diversion Road, Iloilo City
“Updates in the Care of Patient with Chest Tubes”
By: St. Therese MTCC Hospital November Volunteer Batch
April 7 2014, Conference Room St Therese MTCC Hospital
“Bridging the Gaps” Dealing with People of Different Generation
By: Central Philippine University- College of Nursing Graduate Program
Philippine Nurses’ Association –Iloilo Chapter
March 8 2014, Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart Street, Iloilo City
“ABC’s of HIV” An Update on HIV/AIDS
By: HIV /AIDS Core Team (HACT) of St. Therese MTCC Hospital
February 15 2014, Conference Room St Therese MTCC Hospital
3RD Annual Regional Convention “ The Power of Convergence in Perioperative Nursing”
By: Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines –Iloilo Chapter
January 18 2014, Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center Kalantiao Hall
Accreditation No.201*-***-*** CPD Unit 7
“The Purple Driven Life: Understanding the RH Law”
By: Central Philippine University- College of Nursing Graduate Program
Philippine Nurses’ Association –Iloilo Chapter
September 28 2013, Grand Tower Suites Iloilo City
Basic Intravenous Therapy Training
By: St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo/ ANSAP Iloilo Chapter
September 25-27 2013, St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo City
Basic Life Support and Standard First Aid Training
By: The Philippine Red Cross Iloilo Chapter
August 19-24 2013, Red Cross Headquarters Building Iloilo City
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College/University: Iloilo Doctors’ College
Address: West Ave. Molo Iloilo City, Philippines
Year Graduated: 2012
Course: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Secondary: Colegio De San Jose
Address: E. Lopez St. Jaro Iloilo City
Year Graduated: 2007
Elementary: Leon Elementary School
Address: Brgy. Poblacion Leon, Iloilo
Year Graduated: 2003
Career Profile:
Able to relate to patients quickly and work effectively with physicians, peers and other health care professionals. Conscientious, team-oriented and eager to learn. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation.
Proficiencies:
Physical Assessments, Vital signs/Blood Glucose, Catheter Insertion, Patient and Family Education, Dispensing Medications/ Intravenous therapy, Documentation/Care Plan Creation and Administration, Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning, Application of Dressings/Wound care, Cast Care/Pin Care/Traction Care/Tracheotomy Care.
Technical Abilities:
Bilingual: English, Tagalog, Ilonggo, and Kinaray-a and Cebuano
Efficient at using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic and Complimentary Android Technology Operations.
INTEREST AND SKILLS
Knowledgeable in Basic Computing Applications such as Microsoft Office applications especially MS Word and PowerPoint,; knows how to do Internet surfing; knowledgeable in First Aid and Basic Nursing skills; able to operate most office machineries; strong inclination towards Free and Open Source Software
Personal Details
Address: Javellana Subdivision Brgy. Talacuan Leon, Iloilo
Date of Birth: May 20 1990 Place of Birth: Al- Lith Dispensary Hospital Sex: Male Al- Lith, Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Citizenship: Filipino Religion: Roman Catholic
Civil Status: Single Weight: 75 kg.
Height: 5’4’’
Father’s Name: Engr. Ernesto Barangot Apal Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Mother’s Name: Mrs. Elsie Cajilig Apal, RN Occupation: Registered Nurse