AMABELLE JANE S. TORRES

Fairmont Accommodation

Al Quoz, Dubai

+971*********

acvi1z@r.postjobfree.com

Skype ID: ardane_lexine

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age : 41

Date of Birth : January 7, 1975

Civil Status : Married

Gender : Female

Citizenship : Filipino

Registered Nurse

A skilled, talented and professionally registered nurse with twelve years of extensive experience in providing quality patient care. Looking for a challenging position to utilize my vast experience and gain expertise as a senior head nurse, in a well reputed health centre

Skills

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good team player with a positive attitude

Ability to uplift patient's spirits

Possess good logical and critical thinking to provide dignified and competent patient care

Flexible and ability to adapt quickly to new working environment and work schedules

Ability to understand the needs and concerns of patients

In-depth knowledge of procedures and principles of nursing administration

Possess knowledge of general and mental health treatment and conditions

Professional Experience

Staff/Head Nurse

Medical-Surgical Ward

San Pedro Doctors Hospital, Inc., Philippines

June 2002 – June 19, 2009

Detailed Job Description

1. Serves as resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, medical and nursing students

2. May serve as chief nurse by assuming unit specific operational activities

3. Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan

4. Provides teaching and support to the patient and family

5. Notifies supervising RN and Health Care provider of negative change in patient status in a timely manner

6. Understanding, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for the treatment of patients in the unit

7. Safely administer routine medications by PO, IM, SQ, IV and rectal routes

8. Provides care for families (adult, adolescent, newborns) with considerations for their developmental levels

9. Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards

10. Properly prepare, administer, monitor and discontinue IV fluids, TPN and blood/blood components

11. Acts a patient advocate

12. Develops a written plan of care

13. Assists physician during rounds with bedside procedures

14. Monitors intake and output of patients, thus, observing equilibrium

15. Transports all medications including narcotics from the hospital pharmacy to the unit assigned

16. Completes accurate documentation of patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care rendered

17. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient as status changes

18. Communicates to the physician the need to change the course of medical approach/actions based upon the patient’s response to treatment

19. Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command, as situation demands and delegates appropriately

20. Demonstrates proper use and care of equipment for the designated unit

Registered Nurse III

Ward 5 (Female Medical-surgical ward)

Ahmadi Hospital - Kuwait

October 20, 2009-March 31, 2015

Detailed Job Description

1.Performs initial assessment, observes signs and symptoms, measures vital signs, record and report observations as necessary.

2.Renders nursing care and interventions, such as NGT/Peg feedings, personal hygiene, moving patients, wound care, medicine administration, blood transfusion.

3.Prepares patients for and assists physicians with the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, taking written consent prior to procedures.

4.Carries out doctor’s order accurately.

5.Prepares pre operative and takes care of post operative patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of the interventions rendered.

6.Accompany patients, when required to, between units, e.g. x-rays, CT scan, physiotherapy.

7.Performs first aid treatment (basic life support) during emergency situations and be part of the emergency response team.

8.Makes rounds and sees to it that all patients received quality nursing care.

Cases Handled

Respiratory: COPD, Asthma, Emphysema, Pneumonia, Lung Ca, PTB, Pre and Postoperative Lung surgeries and diagnostic procedures, Pneumothorax/Hemothorax, patients with chest tube drainage, patients with tracheostomy attached to O2/CPAP/BIPAPNeurological/Sensory Disorders: Glaucoma, Seizure disorders, post craniotomy/craniectomy, CVA, Disc Surgeries, MS Gastrointestinal Disorders: UGIB, Gastric resection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pre & Post Surgeries [AP, Cholecystectomy, ERCP, colonoscopy, bowel surgeries] Metabolic/Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus [Type I, II, Gestational DM, DKA], Eating disorders, Hyper/Hypothyroidism, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis of the Liver, Pre & Post surgery, Pancreatitis, patient on TPN, Cardiovascular Disorders: HTN, Heart failure, AF, MI, Angina, DVT, Pre cardiac surgeries Blood disorders: Anemia, Sickle Cell Crisis, Reproductive: Pre & Post mastectomy, hysterectomy Renal & Urinary Tract, Renal failure, Renal Calculi, UTI Orthopedic: Fractures, pre & Post TKR, THR, amputation, VA, Cancer Fluid and Electrolyte imbalances

Machines Operated

Infusion pumps, syringe pumps BIPAP/CPAP machines

Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator Wound drainage suction machines

ECG machines Ophthalmoscope, Otoscope and Glucometer

Flowtron Automated External Defibrillator

Trainee Agent

IQOR (BPO) Dasmarinas, Cavite July 2015 – November 2, 2015

Detailed Job Description

Handle customer inquiries through telephone, research required information using available resources, manage and resolve complaints, provide product and service information, enter/update new/old customer information, process orders, forms and applications, identify and escalate priority issues, follow up customer calls when necessary, document all call information according to standard operating procedure

Clinical Instructor

University of Perpetual Help System-Rizal

DALTA Las Pinas, Philippines November 10, 2005 – April 2008

School Nurse West Bay Colleges, Inc

Alabang, Muntinlupa November 2003 – October 2004

TRAININGS

IV Therapy

Basic Life Support

Education

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND LICENSURE

Bachelor of Science in Nursing PRC License NO : 0303670

West Visayas State University Registration Date : January 20, 1997

La Paz, Iloilo City 1996 Expiration Date : January 7, 2018

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