Registered Nurse Medical

GRACE SUAREZ MANALASTAS

Riyadh Military Hospital

P.O. Box 7897

Riyadh 11159

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position where I can provide outstanding nursing care using my exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and knowledge of new nursing methodologies to serve as a valuable resource to the healthcare team of your organization.

Deeply committed to caring for the sick, I aspire to be a valuable team player in your organization and utilize my exceptional knowledge of nursing methodologies, skills in developing rapport with patients and desire to serve them to the fullest.

To secure nursing employment in an organization where I can continue to learn new technical nursing competencies and develop professionally as a registered nurse.

To secure a position as a registered nurse in a dynamic and challenging acute care setting where I can continue to develop my skills in patient advocacy and collaborative practice.

SPECIALTY:

- Pediatric Ward

- Operating Room

- Emergency Room

- Maternity Ward

- Psychiatric Ward

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduated at the Siena College of Taytay, College of Nursing with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certified BCLS and ACLS provider

Completed the cognitive and skills requirement for Neonatal Resuscitation Program Providers’ Course

Competent with demonstrated ability to transcend cultural differences

Excellent team – building skills

Rapidly learn varied computer programs ( MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Fluent in English, Arabic and Tagalog

INTERESTS:

• Talking to various people

• Reading books

• Playing bowling and badminton

• Internet surfing

• Watching movies or shows related to medical field to learn and get more knowledge

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

TERTIARY:

BS Nursing; Siena College Taytay, Taytay Rizal

Graduated year 2006

SECONDARY:

Antipolo National High School, Cogeo Antipolo City

Graduated year 2002

PRIMARY:

Juan Sumulong Elementary School, Antipolo City

Graduated year 1996

SEMINARS ATTTENDED:

Participant, Seminar of Infection Control, Riyadh Military Hospital

February 23, 2011

Participant, Seminar on Point of Care Testing

March 09, 2011

Participant, Seminar on Basic Life Support and Review

March 15, 2011

Participant, Seminar of The 5th Annual General Surgery Conference, King Khalid University Hospital February 2010

Participant, Seminar of 1st Conference on Stem Cell, King Khalid University Hospital

November 2009

Participant, Seminar on Basic Life Support, King Khalid University Hospital

April 2010

Participant, Seminar on Basic Issues on Bioethics, Mother Francisca Hall, SCT

February 2006

Participant, Seminar on Disaster and Emergency Management, Mother Francisca Hall, SCT

February 2006

Participant, League of Extraordinary & Admired Pilipino (LEAP) Leaders Congress,

Crossroad 77 Convention Centers, Mother Ignacia St. Quezon City

February 2006

Participant, Family Link Mental Health Educational Program, Metro psyche, Pasig City

May 2005

Participant, “Key to Success for Nurses in the Philippines” Nursing Entrepreneurship,

Li Seng Giap Auditorium, University of Asia & Pacific

March 2003

Participant, TB-DOTS Advocacy Symposium, Meralco Leadership Development Center, Antipolo City

February 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

Full time Nurse, PRINCE SULTAN MILITARY MEDICAL CITY; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(April 2008 up to present)

AREA: Out-patient Department (Family and Community Medicine)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the overall care of patients seeking treatment at an outpatient medical facility. At outpatient clinics, patients seek treatment and minor surgery for physical and mental illnesses, and injuries.

To ensure the comfort of patients before, during and after medical procedures and surgery.

Patients placed in an outpatient medical facility must be under careful watch to ensure they are prepared for treatment and recovering adequately from medical procedures.

Observes patients on a regular basis and charts symptoms and progress.

Report changes and concerns to physicians and specialists.

Outpatient nurses draw blood

Check vital signs

Monitor blood pressure

Monitor temperature and pulse and ensure that IV lines are maintained.

An outpatient nurse may also be required to assist with surgery, supplying physicians with needed surgical tools and instruments.

Must ensure that a patient is prepared to recover at home.

Before discharge, an outpatient nurse will check symptoms, administer medication and provide written precautions for patients.

Instructs patients and caretakers on how to take medication and perform minor medical procedures, such as in-home therapy for recovery.

Assisting every patient going in and out of the clinic.

Washes hands before entering and after leaving the patient’s room.

Gathers needed equipment for the patient’s room.

Responsible for daily changing of bed sheets and making an occupied bed.

MISSION HOSPITAL; De Castro, Cainta Rizal

(March-April 2008)

AREA: Emergency Room, OR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery.

Prepares and maintains operating room for all surgical procedures.

Establishes and utilizes a checklist to monitor the physical plan of the operating room and equipment for conformity to all national standards for ensuring safety for the patient and all personnel.

Assembles the type and quantity of material and special equipment needed for daily procedures and possible emergencies.

Circulates and scrubs for surgical procedures.

Responds to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary, or respiratory failure and hemorrhage.

Maintains open communication lines, both intradepartmentally and interdepartmentally, to provide for total needs of the patient.

Conducts preoperative and postoperative visits.

Discusses operative procedures with patients and informs them of what to expect during surgery.

Consults with the operating surgeon and establishes priorities of care for each patient entering the operating suite.

Coordinates with other hospital units, which include recovery room, intensive care, obstetrics, and nursing units, on patients’ progress and any special equipment or supplies that will be needed for the patient returning from surgery.

Manages operating room activities.

Directs and instructs personnel in preparing, sterilizing, and caring for operating room equipment and supplies.

Supervises central sterile supply service activities. Maintains concise and complete records and reports.

Coordinates an ongoing, in-service education program to continually update knowledge and skills of all assigned operating room nursing personnel.

CLINICA ANTIPOLO; Antipolo City

(June 2006-March 2007)

AREA: Pediatric Ward, Nursery

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Carries out doctors’ orders and prescriptions

Performs newborn routine admission including taking of vital signs, anthropometric measurements (birth weight, birth length, head, chest and abdominal circumference) and cord care

Performs morning care including bathing and cord care

Prepares and administers medications (intravenous, intramuscular, oral, topical), intravenous solutions, TPN solutions

Performs feedings through cup and orogastric tube, strict aspiration precaution observed

Monitors both well and nicu patients vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, hgt

Performs insertion of orogastric tubes, urinary catherter, placement of weebag observing aseptic technique

Prepares patients for laboratory and ancillary procedures

Assists in ancillary procedures such as x-ray and ultrasound

Assists in placement of nasal CPAP and in resuscitation of newborns

Performs health teachings to mothers including right way of breastfeeding, cord care and proper care for the newborn.

Part time Nurse; MITSUBISHI MOTORS, Cainta Rizal

Company Nurse

(December-February 2008)

AFFILIATIONS

• San Lazaro Hospital

• Amang Rodriguez Hospital

• Angono Medics

• Angono General Hospital

• Morong Rizal Hospital

• Philippine Orthopedic Center

• Metro Psyche Hospital

• St. Joseph Hospital

• National Kidney Hospital

AREA: WARD, ER, OPD, OR

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nickname : “Gracia”

Gender : Female

Nationality : Filipino

Age : 25 years old

Birthday : December 29, 1985

Birthplace : Antipolo City

Hobbies : Playing bowling, reading books and watching movies

Religion : Roman Catholic

Father’s name : Roberto Manalastas

Mother’s name: Corazon Manalastas

CHARACTER REFERENCE

Dr. Dominador SA. Pedracio

Medical Director

Mission Hospital/Clinica Antipolo, Antipolo City

Ms. Jeanette Gutierrez

Head Nurse

Clinica Antipolo Hospital

I hereby certify that all the above mentioned information provided are true and correct to the best of my ability. I agree that any misrepresentation or omission of facts thereof shall nullify the purpose of this application.

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