Nurse Staff

JANICE N. LAVAPIE, RN

Najma Street, Al-Hilal, Doha, Najma Street

Villa 58, Doha Qatar 24398

Cell #: 974-********

E-mail: *******.***@*****.***

Objective:

To establish and gain knowledge as a pediatric cardiology high dependency staff nurse in an institution that promotes health care and to help recovering from heart surgery or post cardiac catheterization. To utilizing my potentials to the fullest and continues to ensure my knowledge and skills with the latest technological advances and quality improvement in the health care industry.

Work Profile February 2015- March 2018

Position/Title: Pediatric Cardiology High Dependency Unit

Department: Nursing Department

National Heart Center Muscat Oman

Job Description:

Provides care for an assigned patients whose conditions are of a low level of acuity, using the nursing process in collaboration with and under the supervision of more senior health care members. Responsible for delivering and maintaining the highest possible standards of patients care all time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Perform nursing procedures in accordance with policies and procedures laid down by the nursing department

* Assess physical assessment, early recognition sign and symptoms of arrested patients, assist intubation and confident for any emergency situation.

* Care of patient with NIV and oxygen therapy. Care of invasive lines as per hospital policy.

* Adheres to policies and procedures related to work schedule and sick leave.

* Implement infection control measures to prevent cross infection between patient and among health care team members.

* Maintain effective verbal and written communication skills. Maintain mature and effective working relationship with health care providers

* Perform with aseptic technique for caring of sternum wound and ICD

* Adheres to the nursing dress code on accordance with the hospital policy and procedure.

* Comply with the standards laid down by the Approved International Accreditation Standards.

* Prepare and giving medication as per hospital policy and unit protocol.

* Be aware of hospital policy on “Fire and Safety” and “Grievance and disciplinary procedures.

* Referring the client to his attending physician with regards to laboratory results and reaction to medicines, health deterioration and in case of emergency.

Work Profile March 2012- March 2014

Position/Title: Pediatric Staff Nurse

Department: Nursing Department

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah K.S.A

Job Description:

Provides care for an assigned group of patients whose conditions are of a low level of acuity, using the nursing process in collaboration with and under the supervision of more senior health care members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Checking that consent has been secured before any procedure is done especially invasive ones.

* Assisting the physician during daily rounds to the ward and updating him on. The health status and other problems of the client if any.

* Taking the doctor's orders and carrying it out as prescribed.

* Acting as team leader in the complete care of the client. Coordinating with allied health workers and other physicians involved in the care of the client.0* Performing procedures

as IV insertion, wound dressing, perineal care, catheter insertion, NGT feeding, oral care, cleansing or evacuating enema, tracheostomy care, colostomy care as ordered or as necessary.

* Giving health teachings to the client and his family on health promotion and disease prevention and management.

* Give care in knowledge, skillful and consistent manner, in compliance with established standards of practice, policies and procedures.

* Prioritizes work load based on patient needs and effectively complete all duties and task within a designated time frame.

* Assists in orientation of new assigned.

* Communicates in a courteous, accurately and timely manner, speaking English and Arabic as appropriate.

* Adheres to the nursing dress code on accordance with the hospital policy and procedure.

* Comply with the standards laid down by the Approved International Accreditation Standards.

* Reports any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the hospital standard of service for patients, employees or visitors and situations which put patients, staff or visitors at risk for injury or other harm.

* Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Work Profile October 2007- March 2011

Position/Title: Pediatric Staff Nurse

Department Nursing Department

Al Hammadi Hospital, Riyadh K.S.A

Job Summary:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients, whose condition may be of a high level of acuity, using the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Serves as contact nurse as assigned, by coordinating unit administrative duties advising and directing clinical practice.

* Liaises with the head nurse regarding unit specific problem and staff nurse concern areas.

* Demonstrates clinical competence by consistently assessing, planning, providing and evaluating care given by self and other health care team members.

* Establishes priorities based on patient needs and availability of resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies and maintains confidently of patient and personal data.

* Assumes the responsibility of contact/ charge nurse as assigned. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in directing and coordinating patient care and unit activities.

* Serves as a role model, preceptor and resource person in providing and supervising clinical practice. Actively participates as a member of committee/ task forces.

* Demonstrates positive effective communications skills, both verbal and written, using appropriate reporting structures/ mechanics according to policy.

* Supports a positive work ethic, by compiling with all established policies.

* Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to the differences inherent in a multicultural environment. Complies with the laws and customs of Saudi Arabia. Adheres to the nursing dress code in accordance with the hospital policy.

* Provides leadership by complying with all the standards of nursing practice, procedures and by giving inspiration and encouragement to colleagues to constantly improve their practice.

* Reports any occurrences not consistent with the operation of the hospital or standards of service for patients, employees or visitors and situation which put patients, staff or visitors at risk for injury or other harm.

* Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realms of his/ her knowledge, skills and abilities.

*Receiving the clients either from the admitting section or the Emergency Room into the ward while taking note of the procedures and examinations done medication given, consent form and all other attachments such as IV line, catheter, dressing, monitor, etc.

* Attending to the needs of the clients and family members while in the hospital.

* Sharing information and clarification to the client and his family with regards to his health status and the procedures and management to be performed with him.

Equipment’s Handled:

Terumo Infusion Pump, Terumo Syringe Pump, Data scope Machine, Ivac Probe Thermometer, Portable Cardiac Monitor, Pulse Oxymeter, Oxygen accessories, Portable MRL defibrillator, Glucometer, Suction machine, Nebulizer Machine, Apnea Monitor, Oxygen Concentration devices, electric and stryker bed.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Royal Hospital ( National Heart Center) Muscat Oman

February 2015 up to March 2018

Position: Pediatric cardiology high dependency

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah, K.S.A

March 2012 up to March 2014

Position: Pediatric Staff Nurse

Pediatric General Ward

Al Hammadi Hospital Riyadh K.S.A

October 2007 up to March 2011

Position: Pediatric Staff Nurse

Pediatric General Ward

Eligibility: Philippine Licensure Examination for Nurses

April 2006- Philippine Regulation Commission

PRC # 0395214

Saudi Council for Health Specialties

March 2008- Al Hammadi Hospital

Ministry of Health Oman

Registration Number 20017

Registered Nurse

Educational Background

College : University of Northeastern Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

2000-2005

Secondary: Perpetual Help High School

Iriga City

1996-2000

Primary : Tubigan Elementary School

Iriga City

1990-1996

Personal Profile

Date of Birth : December 30, 1982

Age : 35 years old

Sex : Female

Civil Status : Married

Nationality : Filipino

Religion : Roman Catholic

Height : 5'2

LATEST SEMINARS/ TRAINING ATTENDED:

* Basic Life Support Course

Ministry of Health Oman

Royal Hospital Muscat Oman

December 22, 2015

* Care of IV Therapy and Cannulation Course

January 19 to 21, 2016.

Royal Hospital Muscat Oman.

* Personal Safety and Aggression Management Workshop

December 15, 2016

Royal Hospital Muscat Oman.

* 8TH Hot Topics Neonatal Medicine

(NEONATAL TRAINING CENTER MEDICINE

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah K.S.A

Feuary25, 26, 27 2013.

* Pediatric Advanced Life Support

(Provider Course)

Postgraduate Training Center, KAMC,

National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, K.S.A

May 24-25, 2009

* Two Months Cross Training in NICU

November 2009

Al Hammadi Hospital, Riyadh KSA.

REFERRENCES

Ms. Yusra Rashid Al Tamimi

Ward In Charge Nurse

Pediatric Cardiology Ward

Contact # 968-****-****

Ms. Rowena A. Rodriguez

Acting Head Nurse Paediatric Ward

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah K.S.A

Contact # 966*********

Miss Nancy Cristobal

Head Nurse, RN

Pediatric Department

Riyadh K.S.A

Ms. Dominga Pecdasen-Casta

Nursing Supervisor, RN

Al Hammadi Hospital

Riyadh K.S.A

Email ***.**********@*****.***

JANICE N. LAVAPIE

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