ELVIS CALDERON

Al Rigga, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Contact No. +971*********

E-mail Address: acu1cs@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Nickname: Elvis

Status: Married

Religion: Christian

Citizenship: Filipino

KEY SKILLS:

•Life support and emergency procedures (CPR, AED utilization, etc.)

•Intravenous therapy

•Hemodialysis specialty skills

•Palliative management

•Pain management

•Patient and family education

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

Exam Passer:

Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD_

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)

License No.GN29288

Registered Nurse:

Professional Regulations Commission (PRC)

License No.: 0378168

CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support

IV therapy trained

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, March 2004

PINES CITY COLLEGES

Baguio City, Philippines

EQUIPMENT HANDLED:

•Hemodialysis equipment

•AED

•Blood Glucose Machines

•ECG Machine

•suction machines

•cardiac monitors

•nebulizers

•autoclaves

IT SKILLS:

MS Word

Windows XP

Windows 7

Excel

Power Point

Language / Dialect:

English

Filipino

Arabic (spoken only)

OBJECTIVE:

To pursue a career in a reputable and renowned institution where I can utilize my acquired knowledge in healthcare provision as well as to gain experiences that will widen my horizon in my chosen career and provide opportunities for career advancement.

CAREER PROFILE:

Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certified

Consistently commended for delivering patient-centered, quality critical care

Interpersonal skills enables relating well with people from a wide variety of cultures and religions; with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A dedicated member of multidisciplinary workforce; can work under pressure; able to make swift and correct decisions especially during life-threatening situations

Computer - literate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Staff Nurse (Homecare Nursing)

HOMECARE NURSING

Al Hilal Private Nursing Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2015 - _Present

Conducts physical assessments, including vital signs assessments, review of chief complaints and history of the problem

Observes, reports, and documents patients’ condition and progress

Strictly monitors patients and provides patient care according to need

Administers home medications (oral and subcutaneous insulin)

Assists patients in performing activities of daily living

Initiates plan of care and necessary revisions

Counsels clients and family in meeting nursing and related needs

Monitors and records vital signs and reports abnormal values to treating physicians

Assists in simple exercises; helps in ambulation; accompanies patients to treatment facilities

Practices simple wound dressings

Maintains records of patient care and response

Provides health education to patients and family members

Staff Nurse

BAGUIO GENERAL HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

(400 bed tertiary hospital)

Baguio City, Philippines

November 2011 - __April 22, 2015

HEMODIALYSIS UNIT

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients in the hemodialysis unit

Ensures proper maintenance and storage of equipment, instruments, and availability of supplies

Performs focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner

Ensures strict implementation of standard precautions and infection control as to prevent hospital acquired infection of immunocompromised patients

Administers medications as ordered; ensures availability and fast access to emergency medications during emergencies

Preparation of sodium bicarbonate solution during hemodialysis

Operates and ensures proper calibration of equipment

Monitors routine hemodialysis treatment including fluid removal evaluation, dry weights, heparinization, patient assessment, and primary nursing care

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

Performs multiple tasks efficiently

Performs emergency care, ambulance transfers, first aid procedures

Charge Nurse/ Officer-in-charge

BAGUIO KIDNEY CARE CLINIC

(Tie-up with B. Braun Avitum Philippines, Inc.)

March 2007 to November 2011

Baguio City, Philippines

Does physical assessment of patients

Schedules treatment time of patients

Manages workflow of the unit

Sets up instruments for operations; sets up machines and medical equipment

Administers medications as assigned and prescribed

Provides health teaching regarding non – medical interventions and discharge instructions applicable to every case handled; also provides health education to the effects and adverse reactions of drugs

Administers and monitors blood transfusions

Hemodialysis Specialty Nurse

BAGUIO KIDNEY CARE CLINIC

(Tie-up with B. Braun Avitum Philippines, Inc.)

June 2006 to March 2007

Baguio City, Philippines

Does physical assessment of patients

Sets up instruments for operations; sets up machines and medical equipment

Administers medications as assigned and prescribed

Provides health teaching regarding non – medical interventions and discharge instructions applicable to every case handled; also provides health education to the effects and adverse reactions of drugs

Administers and monitors blood transfusions

Ensures proper maintenance and storage of equipment, instruments, and supply availability

Control of visitors during the treatment to avoid cross- infection

Practices first aid and emergency measures as needed

Staff Nurse

BENGUET GENERAL HOSPITAL (General Wards)

December 1, 2005 to February 28, 2006

Baguio City, Philippines

Conducts assessments, including vital signs assessments, interview of chief complaints and history of the problem

Performs responsibilities of a licensed nurse, such initiation of IV lines, phlebotomy activities, dressing changes, vaccinations, etc.

Provides emergency procedures such as CPR, ambulance transfers, use of AED; handles medical emergencies resulting from events such as strokes, cardiac arrest, car accidents, stabbings, head injuries, poison ingestion, drug overdoses, sexual assault and burns; assesses and stabilize patients with expedience and accuracy

Observes, reports, and documents patients’ condition and progress

Admits, transfers, and discharges patients as ordered by the physician

Administers medications: oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal as ordered by the physician

Collects or assists in collecting specimens for diagnostic tests

Assists patients in performing activities of daily living

Sets up or assists physicians in setting up medical apparatuses or machines

Carries out physicians’ orders thoroughly and comprehensively

Attends seminars and trainings for the improvement of the nursing practice

Staff Nurse (Psychiatric Nurse)

ROSEVILLE PARK AND REHABILITATION CENTER

June 2005 to October 2005

Baguio City, Philippines

Assesses and talks to patients about their problems and discusses the best way to plan and deliver their care;

Builds relationships with patients to encourage trust

Administers medications and treatments as ordered

Responds to patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress

Provides evidence-based individual therapy

Prepares and maintains patient records

Ensures legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting are observed;

Promotes a recovery based approach to care.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: (available upon request)

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