MERILYN P. CELESTE

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*TH Division Patag, Cagayan de Oro City

Mobile:006***********

Email: adbacp@r.postjobfree.com

I am skilled nurse with excellent managerial experience and good leadership skills. My carreer has spanned for 27 years in Saudi Arabia with 3 different Hospital. I speak English and Arabic graduated as Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse seeking a position as Nursing Supervisor preferably Night Nursing Supervisor or any position which will fit my qualification. I m a dedicated nurse with 15 years experienced as Night Nursing Supervisor excellent at juggling multiple task and working under pressure. I have good experience in developing services and previously employed as Night Nursing Supervisor with 215 bed government hospital. Undergone and pass the management course. I am Basic Life support instructor for 10 years. Im Advance Cardiac Life Support provider and registered in Saudi Council. I end my contract in Armed Forces Hospital Khamis Mushyat last Aug,2019,

Career and Achievements

Night Nursing Supervisor, 2004- Aug.2019

Obstetrics and Gynecology

King Faisal Military Hospital

Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region, Khamis Mushayt Saudi Arabia

Reporting to the Asst. Director of Nursing

Responsible for the provision of nursing services in King Faisal Military Hospital which is part of Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region and focuses on the provision of OB Gynae care. The facility comprises outpatient services: Ob/ Gynae Clinic ( 15 beds ) and Emergency Room ( 14 beds and 4 clinics) and an operating Room (3 OR and 4 Recovery Room beds ) There are 215 inpatient beds: Gynaecology (25beds), Labor and Delivery ( 26 beds), Antenatal and post natal beds (59), Nursery ( 24 ) ICU/ HDU (11 beds), NICU ( 70 BEDS) Ten head Nurses and approximately 320 nursing staff. The hospital is very busy, there are approximately 1,000 admissions, 650 deliveries and 4500 visit to the Emergency Room per month. Antenatal, delivery and postnatal care is provided to normal and high risk patients supported by a state of the art NICU which provides medical and surgical care for preterm and sick neonates born in Armed Forces Hospital. Referrals from other facilities in Saudi Arabia are accepted when work load and capacity permits. The hospital has achieved JCU and CBAHI accreditation since January 2017 and is currently in the process of renovation and expansion to a total capacity of 245 beds.

Responsibilities include:

Take responsibility for overall Nursing Control of hospital during the night shift inclusive of redeployment of staff.

Ensure that Infection Control Practice are fully met with standards.

Address clinical Issues using the knowledge and experience of obstetric staff on site as necessary.

Address all administrative problems on site involving the Saudi administrator on call if necessary.

Aim for effective communication with and between all members of the health care team, administrator, patients, and relatives.

Ensure all nursing practice is in line with hospital nursing policies and procedures.

Ensure that IPSG is practice by the staff.

Demonstrate knowledge of hospital quality program and execute Internal and External Audit.

Provide guidance and support to nursing staff on clinical issues.

Development of nursing strategic plan and operational plan

Development and implementation of policies, processes and procedures in line with CBAHI and Baby Friendly accreditation standards.

Provision of nursing expertise and leadership on key committees

Development and provision of new services to meet patient needs and promote patient satisfaction.

Planning and monitoring of staff and equipment needs in response to the demands of the service

Development of staff and patient education materials.

Nursing Supervisor,November 2000 – November 2004

Al Iman General Hospital,Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities:

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Responsibilities includes: Provide on call care at all times of day and night.

Effectively managed 250 beds.

Developed and implement nursing care plan

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/ shifts.

Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIAs) to identify performance areas for improvement

Maintain all confidential personnel files, license and legal compliance records.

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff members in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Demonstrated ability to lead outstanding health care teams.

Head Nurse / Ward In charge Delivery Room, August 1988 - August 1996

King Khaled General Hospital, Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities:

Trained New Staff on quality control procedures.

Developed patient care plans including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnosis.

Followed infection control procedures.

Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Delegated Staff Nurse / MW duties.

Made appropriate interventions by reading and interpreting Fetal Heart monitors.

Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.

Liased between patients and doctors to ensure patients.

Understanding of treatment plans.

Coordinated Quality Improvement activities ( QIAs ) to identify performance areas for improvement.

Self directed with astute judgement skills, High level personnel accountability.

Conduct delivery in the unit .

Monitor in Labor patient.

Assist in instrumental delivery

Monitor staff performance.

Give lectures in In Service Training.

Actively involved in quality insurance program.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit / shift.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams.

Maintained confidentialities personnel files, license and leagal compliance records.

Process monthly reports for department performance.

Perform monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.

Patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.

Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program

Staff Nurse, Reserved Military Officer, September 1984 – September 1988.

Camp Evangelista Station Hospital ( Military Hospital)

Camp Evangelista Patag, Cagayan de Oro City ( Philippines)

Responsibilities:

Initiated hospital wide study to identify areas for process of improvement.

Managed care for postoperative patients through discharge.

Ensure proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to emergency clinic.

Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Collect blood, tissues and other laboratory specimen and prepared them for lab testing.

Self directed with astute judgemental skills, High level of personal accountability.

Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Followed infection control procedures.

Monitor Fluid Intake and output level

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams.

PERSONAL DATA:

Birth Date : November 27, 1962

Birth Place : Cagayan de Oro City – Philippines

Age : 57 yrs.

Civil Status : Married

Citizenship : Filipino

Weight : 70 kg

Height : 5”4 inch.

Address : # 84 E.G Bual Street Patag 6th Division, Cagayan de Oro City.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

College : Liceo de Cagayan University

Graduated 1983

Secondary School : Lourdes College ( RVM )

Graduated 1978

Primary School : Camp Evangelista Elementary School

Graduated 1974

QUALIFICATION :

Philippine Regulation Commission

Passed the Board Exam

License No: 0145219

Dec. 27, 1984 – Nov.27,2020

Saudi Commission For Health Specialist

Licensed No: 09AN0270194

May 2020

Basic Life Support Instructor

Armed Forces Hospital

June 2009 up to this date

Management Course Module

Armed Forces Hospital

Completed - June 2016

TRAINING AND SEMINARS:

Nursing Leadership & Practice Conference

Armed Force Hospital

Feb 17,18,2019

Nursing Refresher Orientation Program & Mandatory Updates workshop

Armed Forces Hospital

March 21, 2019 – Date Expire : March 20,2021

Basic Life Support Provider

Armed Forces Hospital

Jan 22,2018 – Date Expire: Jan 22,2020

Basic Life Support Instructor

Armed Forces Hospital

Jan 22, 2018 – Date Expire: Jan 22, 2020

Advance Cardiac Life Support – Due for Renewal

Armed Forces Hospital

July 2019

Oxygen Sedation Course

Armed Forces Hospital

Aug. 14, 2017

Patient Safety Course

Armed Forces Hospital Academic Affairs Auditorium

Infection Control Course / Update

Armed Forces Hospital

March 12, 2019

Wound Care Course / Update

Armed Forces Hospital

Feb.13, 2019

Drug Calculation Update

Armed Forces Hospital

March 12,2019 – March 11,2020

Manual Handling and Lifting

Armed Forces Hospital

March 6,2018 – Expire : March 6, 2020

Fire Safety & Hazardous Material

Armed Force Hospital

March 12, 2019 – Expire: March 11, 2020

Blood Transfusion Course

Armed Forces Hospital

POCT / ABG Update

Armed Forces Hospital

REFERENCES:

Ms. Janette Silva

Asst. Director of Nursing

AFHSR- King Faisal Military Hospital Khamis Mushayt

Mobile: +966*********

Ms. Roshaida Aziz

Acting Night Nursing Supervisor

AFHSR-King Faisal Military Hospital Khamis Mushayt

Mobile : +966*********

Ms. Jessielyn Rivero

Resuscitation Coordinator

Armed Forces Hospital –Khamis Mushayt

Mobile: +966*********

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