Faye S. Mendoza, R.N

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Mobile: +971-*********

E-mail: acryna@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE:

Compassionate healthcare professional with a broad range of healthcare experience including management and leadership skills. Comfortable in fast- paced emergency situations and adaptable in all environments. Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and exercising sound judgment required to improve the quality of patient care. Skilled in technical procedures with a strong emphasis in intensive care unit environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

EXPERIENCE:

High Class Dental Polyclinic, Al Ain, UAE Feb.2010-present

Assisted in a wide range of dental procedures; orthodontics, operative surgery, endodontic, counseling-oral hygiene/preventive/dietary, applying fluoride and took impressions.

Clinical Nurse, Ocampo Medical Center, Angeles City, Philippines Jul.07-Nov.09

Responsibilities are but not limited to: assisted doctors during minor operations, administered medications, performed physical assessments, ECG readings, chartered vital signs, and provided health counseling. Also managed patient records and recall systems.

Effectively teamed up with other medical personnel routinely to ensure smooth operations and maximize efficiency for physicians and patient care

Volunteer Nurse, Divine Shepherd Medical Center, Angeles City, Philippines Feb.08-Dec.08

Responsibilities are but not limited to: provided assistance in numerous departments in a 150 bed tertiary hospital, including OR, RR, and ER Provided nursing care to surgical patients, completing pre- and post-operative procedures; acting scrub nurse, preparing equipment, administering medications-IV fluids/NGT insertion, and arrhythmia recognition.

Consistently exceeded call of duty by working through additional shifts

Volunteer Nurse, St. Catherine of Alexandria Fdtn., Angeles City, Philippines Oct.06-Feb.07

Responsibilities are but not limited to: provided assistance in numerous departments in a 100 bed tertiary hospital, including medical surgery, pediatric, ob-gyn, and ICU. Managed direct nursing care of an average of 15 patients with uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders; utilized specialized medical equipment such as IV control devices. Effectively prioritize assignments.

Increased patient satisfaction by collaborating with physicians by communicating with patients family members to ensure the best and cohesive patient care possible

Dental Nurse Assistant, Mendoza Dental Clinic, Angeles City, Philippines Nov.96-Jul.07

Responsibilities are but not limited to: managed office and clinical procedures. Provided exceptional customer service by catering to all patient inquiries and concerns in a timely manner. Assisted in a wide range of dental procedures; operative surgery, endodontic, counseling-oral hygiene/preventive/dietary, applying fluoride and took impressions. Controlled patient records, filing, and recall systems.

Increased scheduling efficiencies, patient satisfaction, and reliability of the dentist by implementing new operational idea

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dr. Yanga s Colleges Inc. ▪ April 2007

Pre-Dentistry, Jose C. Feliciano College ▪ April 2002

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse (RN), Abu Dhabi, UAE. Lic. No.:GN4945 Valid until. 17/08/2016

Registered Nurse (RN), Philippines ▪ License Number: 04474998▪ Valid until 04/22/2016

Registered Nurse (RN), State of California ▪ NCLEX-RN▪ Passed 10/2008

IV Therapy Nurse, Philippines ▪ Card No. 08-016667▪ Valid until 07/31/11

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City, Philippines March 2009 - May 2009

Critical Care Course

400 contact hours (Clinical: 320 hours; Theory 80 hours)

This course was offered by Philippine Heart Center which focused on aspects of critical care nursing. Topics covered were: electrocardiography and arrhythmia interpretation, hemodynamic wave monitoring, intracranial pressure monitoring, and other aspects of critical care. The clinical component entailed rotations in CCU, ICU, CVICU, and Emergency Room with direct care to critically ill patients under the supervision of a preceptor.

Niner s Review Center, Metro Manila, Philippines June 2009

Advanced English Course

200 contact hours (All theory)

This 5-week (200 hours) classroom and language laboratory program prepares participants who plan to take the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) examination. It includes components in English listening, writing, reading and speaking.

Angeles University Foundation Medical Center, Angeles City, Philippines November 2007

IV Certification Program

48 contact hours (Clinical 24 hours; Theory 24 hours)

This course was presented by Angeles University Foundation Medical Center. It included principles of IV therapy including care of special catheter. Skills obtain during this period are: Setting, inserting, changing and discontinuing an IV infusion. Blood transfusion, preparation, changing and discontinuing. Administering drugs through IV after ANST as confirmed by MD, incorporation of drugs into IV, IV push through the IV port, incorporation of drugs into soluset, and IV push through the heparin lock device. Administering Total Parenteral Nutrition fluid infusion and venipuncture.

SELECTED TRAININGS AND SEMINARS:

Tawam Hospital, American Heart Association, October 2015

Basic Life Support

Al SALAM Group of Dental Centre, September 2014

Contemporary Dental Practice

Horizon Conference, July 2013

1st Horizons in Dentistry

Al SALAM Group of Dental Centre, October 2013

Infection control in Dental & Medical settings

Al SALAM Group of Dental Centre, June 2012

Management in Pain

Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City, Philippines May 5, 2009

Challenges in the Practice of Clinical Pathway Seminar

Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City, Philippines May 22, 2009

Basic Life Support (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Seminar

Divine Shepherd Medical Center, Angeles City, Philippines, September 04, 2008

Selected Common Emergency Room Cases and their Remedies Seminar

Divine Shepherd Medical Center, Angeles City, Philippines, July 10, 2008

Proper Body Mechanics and Transfer techniques Seminar

Dr. Yanga s Colleges Inc., Bulacan, Philippines May 22, 2006 - May 24, 2006

Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Life Support Seminar

Approved by the California Board of Nursing Provider #14406

Dr. Yanga s Colleges Inc., Bulacan, Philippines June 29, 2005

The Advance Practice Role of Pediatric Nurses in the US

Intense Continuing Education on Pediatric Nursing Practices in the US

* Upon request, references and recommendations letters may be provided *

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