Resume Updated on: February **, ****

Archie A. Amora RN, SCHS-RN, USRN

Address: *** ********* ******* *** **** Irving Texas, 75039

Contact #: +1-682-***-****

Objective: To work in an institution as a registered nurse where I can utilize my full potential with the help of the health care team towards optimum patient care.

Competencies and Proficiencies:

Hemodialysis (Adult and Pedia) Machines: Braun, Fresenius, Nikkiso

Life Support

Intravenous Therapy o

Emergency Procedures

Precise charting and documentation

Ventilator care o Tracheostomy care

NG/Sump and PEG tubes

Peritoneal Dialysis (Adult and Pedia) o Plasmapheresis

Summary of Qualifications

•Total of 12 years of Clinical Experience

•Total of 104 months of Dialysis Experience both acute and chronic (Adult and pedia)

•Member of Peritoneal Dialysis team for 57 months

•Member of Kidney Transplant team for 35 months

•BLS/ACLS

•Philippine Nursing Association member

•Good knowledge of computer desktop operation and Microsoft Office programs

•Good knowledge of Electronic Medical Records

•Good knowledge of Discharge planning

LICENSURE AND EXAMINATIONS

●Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination

Date Taken: December 2010

Place Taken: Cebu City, Philippines

Nursing Registration No: 0683176

●Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Specialty: Nurse Technician

Date Taken: November 11, 2016

Place Taken: Cebu City, Philippines

Nursing Registration No: 17-J-N-0020171

●National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

Date Taken: May 02, 2019

Place Taken: Manila, Philippines

Nursing Registration No: 966198

NURSING SCHOOL INFORMATION

Cebu Doctors' University – College of Nursing

1. Dr. P. V Larrazabal Jr. Avenue,

North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City

Graduated April 11, 2010

Professional Experience:

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital November 19, 2024- Present

Surgical Telemetry Progressive Care Unit (Full time)

Staff Nurse 2

Duties and responsibilities:

Assesses the patient.

Plans the care of the patient.

Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.

Incorporates age-specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.

Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others' need for information.

Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out-of-hospital transfers.

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process.

Texas Health Harris Methodist October 03, 2022- November 15, 2023

Renal Transplant/Med-Surg Unit (Full-Time)

Staff Nurse 2

Duties and Responsibilities

Communicates and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team:

a.Delegates effectively by making efficient use of staff time and expertise.

b.Uses SBAR format in communicating with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members.

c.Uses hand off communication tool and/or processes appropriately for any change in caregivers across shifts and departments.

Responds to others' priorities regarding safety, physical, psychological and social needs.

Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe individualized care.

a.Acceptable use of SBAR when communicating.

b.Supports interdisciplinary meetings such as daily care briefings, rounds, family conferences and support groups for optimal patient outcomes.

Establishing, maintaining and discontinuing appropriately therapeutic relationships with patients/families.

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia- January 9, 2017 – July 8, 2022

www.kfafh.med.sa

The King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital is situated in the busy seaport of Jeddah on the western seaboard of the Red Sea. A 420-bed Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah. The hospital provides a wide range of primary, secondary, and tertiary medical services to members of the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces and their dependents. The Cardiac Center, situated within the main hospital, is the only adult cardiac surgical facility in the Western Region.

In-service training and education are actively promoted by the Departments of Medical Education and Nursing Education and from within the individual departments. The program includes a weekly hospital Grand Round, monthly Nursing Grand Rounds and regular nursing study days. Inter- and intra-departmental activities include seminars, case presentations, and JournalClubs. The hospital is also a designated training center for junior medical and nursing staff.All departments and units, both medical and non-medical, have written Policies and Procedures to ensure delivery of consistent levels of quality care and service.

Position: Specialist Registered Nurse, 48 hours/week, Area: Hemodialysis Unit/CAPD

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills: JCIA standards & CBAHI standards

Demonstrates skills necessary to successfully initiate, monitor & discontinue hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis & dialysis-related treatments.

Rinse, prime, position all appropriate equipment, attach all required tubing, prepare dialysate, calibrate & check alarms, set monitors & perform a system check as required.

Continuously monitors patient’s condition & appropriate vital parameters before, during & after dialysis treatments. Keep Nephrologists informed of changes in patient’s condition.

Prepares, checks, monitors & clean all needed equipment for hemo & peritoneal dialysis. Has a working knowledge of all equipment in Renal Dialysis Unit.

Initiate & discontinue dialysis utilizing an established access including administration of intradermal anesthetic as needed.

Obtain blood samples & other specimens indicated by patient’s condition or as ordered.

Administer appropriate intravenous fluids & medications, blood & blood products.

Assess, evaluate & provide care for patient’s related blood pressure & weight changes or other physical conditions, access patency, dialysate composition, blood & fluid flows, transmembrane pressure & anticoagulation according to established protocols.

Maintain proper & complete nursing notes & sign them.

Demonstrates understanding of clinical manifestations of renal disease & its treatment. i.e. anemia, fluid overload, hyperkalemia, renal osteodystrophy,

etc.

Performs “off unit” acute dialysis treatments as assigned.

Administer treatments as indicated, including medications, use of oxygen & other therapeutic measures during dialysis treatment as ordered by

Nephrologists.

Clean & dress access sites & other wounds in close proximity to the access site that may potentially contaminate the access using appropriate aseptic techniques.

Meet or provide for meeting the emotional needs of patient & family as they confront psychological impact of acute and/or chronic dialysis. Encourage patient’s development of realistic attitudes & goals via understanding of disease.

Initiate & perform emergency medical treatments including cardiopulmonary resuscitation for cardiac/pulmonary emergencies.

Is responsible for informal bedside teaching of hospital staff, students & family regarding dialysis treatments.

Clean & sterilize equipment, dispose of disposable supplies as practiced by

the facility.

Maintain a safe environment for patient & staff by following infection control procedure.

Demonstrates understanding of isolation policies particularly Hepatitis & HIV precautions.

May perform preventive corrective maintenance of equipment where

appropriate.

Performs on call duties as assigned.

Adhere to established policies & procedures of Renal Dialysis Unit

Equipment Handled:

Dialog Bbraun Dialysis Machine

Fresenius 5008/5008S dialysis machine

APD (Automated Peritoneal Dialysis) Machine

Spectra Optia Therapeutic Apheresis Machine

NxStage (Portable Home Dialysis) machine

Portable RO,(DWA: Hemo RO 3000)

Transonic machine

Cardiac monitor

Electrocardiogram machine, defibrillator, Nebulizer, portable suction machine, Hospira & Terumo infusion pumps, Glucometers, Dynamap BP apparatus.

Hospital Name: CEBU DOCTORS’ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (QHA Trent Accredited from UK)

Address: Osmena Blvd, Capitol Site Cebu City, Philippines

Total No. of Beds: 300

Hours of work per week: 40 hours a week

A.Unit Assigned: Renal Intensive Care Unit

Position: Renal Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse

No. of Patient handled: 1:3

Total Machine in the Unit: 30

Period: February 1, 2015 – December 4, 2016

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills

Coordinate’s patient care with physician, family and other appropriate axillary personnel.

Initiate’s dialysis.

Monitors the patient during dialysis.

Terminate dialysis.

Responsible for patient teaching.

B.Unit Assigned: Intensive Care Unit

Position: Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse

No. of Patient handled: 1:1

Total beds in the unit: 8

Period: October 1, 2013 – January 31, 2015

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills

Plans for a total nursing care of critically ill patients

Maintains/establishes good working relationship with other personnel in ICU.

Provides emotional support to patient and members of the family.

Supervises new staff nurses and students undergoing orientation to the ICU.

Responsible in checking stocks, supplies and proper charging of ICU items used by the patient.

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the ICU, reporting out of order among equipment.

Administer medication, carries out treatments and procedures, noting any reaction.

Participates in general activities in nursing service. Perform other assignment as directed.

C.Unit Assigned: Medical – Surgical Ward

Position:

Staff Nurse

No. of Patient handled:

1:5

Total beds in the unit:

40

Period:

March 31, 2013 – September 30, 2013

Roles, Responsibilities, Skills

Plans and gives comprehensive quality care to hospitalized patients according to their individual needs with respect of culture, religion, creed and beliefs.

Orient’s patients, friends, and relatives about the physical set up, hospital rules and regulations and the patient’s rights and responsibilities during hospitalization.

Establishes upon admission a discharged plan to ensure that hospitalize patient are given information to post discharged care, access to any health services that are required for their care outside the hospital and to minimize re-hospitalization.

Assesses, monitors, reports, and documents vital signs and symptoms of patient and any significant changes in their conditions including sigs of deterioration, complications or improvements.

Administer prescribed medication, initiate IV therapy with doctor’s order, performs independent nursing innervations, and observed patients’ responses to this treatment.

Bathes and feeds moderately ill [patients and assist them in their performance of activities of daily livings until such time that independent can be establish for both patient and significant others.

Provides nutrition to patients with extra oral tubes (EG, NGT, PEG tube, Jejunostomy tubes) through scheduled tube feedings.

Prepares patient physically and emotionally for treatments, operations and diagnostic studies.

Supervises the care given by nursing auxiliaries.

Participate in providing for the spiritual welfare of patients.

Provide assistance to physicians in administering highly specialized therapy and performing complicated procedures.

Assist in patient education and rehabilitation, including but not limited to physical and mental health.

Participated actively in committee work and in studies for the improvement of nursing care within assigned unit.

Assumes responsibility for the quality of nursing care given.

When the need arises, can take the place of the charge nurse provide he/she underwent the prescribed training needed for the said position.

Participates actively in the prevention of possible complication during hospitalization.

Acts as patient advocate and conveys patient concerns promptly.

Assists in the orientation and evaluation of other nursing personnel.

Cooperates with the charge nurse in promoting and maintaining a clean, orderly environment conducive to the optimum comfort and safety of the patient.

Participates in the activities of the Nursing Services Department.

TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Infection Control Seminar and Exam

Given by Academic Affairs and Training Center

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

Jeddah, KSA

January 2017

February 2019

Adult Intravenous Cannulation Course

Given by Nursing Administration and Training Adminiatration

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

Jeddah, KSA

February 1, 2017

Administration of Drugs via Intravenous Routes

Given by Nursing Education and Training Administration

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

Jeddah, KSA

February 1, 2017

BLS for Healthcare Providers Course

Given by AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

Jeddah, KSA

February 4, 2017

December 24, 2018

Peritoneal Dialysis Fundamentals Scientific Program Level 1,2,3

Given by: Baxter Company Limited

Jeddah, KSA

November 11-15, 2018

Pediatric Asthma Workshop

Given by: King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

Jeddah, KSA

November 29, 2018

Facility Management Program

Given by: King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, KSA

December 11,2018

1st KFAFH Pediatric Ventilation Course

Given by: King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, KSA

14th Hot Topic in Neonatal Medicine

Given by: King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

Jeddah, KSA

February 12-14, 2019

Update in Hemodialysis

Given by the Philippine Society of Nephrology

Perpetual Succor Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines June 19, 2016

Dealing with Challenges: ESRD Complications and Disaster Preparedness Management

Given by the Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines

Bayfront Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines October 4, 2015

Basic Overview / Operation of Hemodialysis Machines and Water Treatment

System at Cebu Doctors' University Hospital

Given by Medtronic Medical Supplies and Equipment

Cebu City, Philippines July 21, 2016

Post Graduate Course on Hemodialysis: Common Problem in Hemodialysis "

Batong Inaalagaan, Habangbuhay Nating Kayamanan"

Given by Philippine Society of Nephrology Central and Eastern Visayas Chapter CDUH Conference Room, Cebu City, Philippines

Audit and Monitoring Workshop: WHO Hand Hygiene Guidelines

Given by Aesculp Academy

CDUH Conference Room, Cebu City, Philippines

July 18, 2014

References:

Contact Person: Charity Arcala

Position Held: Renal Unit Charge Nurse of Cebu Doctors’ Hospital

Address: Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, Philippines Contact Number: +63-932*******

Contact Person: Ann Loxel Pogoy

Position Held: ICU/PICU/RENAL ICU Supervisor of Cebu Doctors’ Hospital

Address: Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City, Philippines Contact Number: +63-932*******

Contact Person: Hayat Al-Amro

Position: Renal Transplant / Dialysis Head Nurse

Address: Al Kurnaysh Jeddah KSA 21159 Contact Number: 055-***-****

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