MARIE CATHERINE F. GALANG, B.S.N., R.N.
DHA LIC. NO: P-0088657
SCHS NO.: 13-H-N-0025190
QCHP CN: 8885000001388542
PRC License no.: 0566668
Cell phone no.: +971-**-***-****
E-mail: ado4d2@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
ER Nurse with the following experience and competencies:
Almost eleven (11) years of critical care experience – in emergency room settings as Registered Nurse (8 years), Charge Nurse(2 years),and ER Management experience
Dubai Health Authority Licensed RN, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties RN, Qatar Prometric Passer
Received an Outstanding performance Award on May 2019
Efficient in providing care in urgent situations and high patient volume settings
Adept at prioritizing medical care for patients experiencing trauma or injury
Ability to stay and maintain composure under pressure
Effective communicator with patients and staffs
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Critical Thinker I Decision Maker I Problem Solver I Highly Motivated
Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, EMR, Mediware, etc.)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Licensed Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Current Licensure as an RN in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Qatar Prometric passer with dataflow
Practiced under the rules and regulations of – Dubai Health Authority
BLS, ACLS Certified
Professional Experience
Charge Nurse (Emergency Department) December 2018 up to Present
Al Garhoud Private Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Accurately assesses patient acuity and assigns appropriate triage level
Ensures that patient care is provided in accordance with accepted standards of practice
Administers medications safely and per policy. Assures narcotics are accounted for and discrepancies are resolved each shift
Provides clinical direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by nursing staff
Assists with unit staffing, scheduling, patient care assignments and flexing as needed
Serves as a clinical resource to the team and assists team members in the organization/prioritization of work as indicated
Shares responsibility & authority w/subordinates & holds them accountable for performance
Demonstrates ability to identify & resolve problems in collaboration w/work team & w/other departments
Handling patient concerns with great care and quickly
Senior Staff Nurse March 2014 to November 2018
(Emergency Department)
Al Garhoud Private Hospital - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Staff Nurse March 2012-March 12, 2014
(Emergency Department)
Northern Area Armed Forces Hospital, Hafr Al Batin, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Senior Staff Nurse Feb 11, 2010- Feb. 27, 2012
(Emergency Department)
Our Lady of Lourdes International Medical Center
Initiate patient assessment to determine immediate care needs
Efficiently prepares, administers and documents the administration of oral, parenteral and topical medications prescribed by the physician.
Maintains accountability for narcotics and controlled drugs.
Carries out physician’s orders and reviews nursing and medical orders for accuracy and appropriateness
Manages injuries and other emergency situations
Evaluate and assess patient condition in trauma situations
Efficiently managed emergency situations like cardiac arrest, seizures, etc.
Assisted in various procedures like Intubation, Chest Tube Insertion, NGT insertion, etc.
Assisting the physician during minor operations such as suturing of lacerated wound, debridement and wound dressing.
Leads the Ambulance Team during ambulation/transfer of patient to other hospital
Assess and identifies subjective and objective problems and needs of the patients or critically injured patients attending by the department
Executes nursing procedures with confidence with attention to accuracy, patient safety, including those requiring strict aseptic technique
Evaluates quality nursing care delivered and identifies opportunities of improvement.
Functioned independently in performing the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patients in the Emergency Department
Exhibited knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs of patients in the Emergency Department
Staff Nurse November 16, 2009- January 16, 2010
(Medical- Surgical Department)
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Medical Center
Ensured compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
Maintained excellent patient assessment skills. Uses the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
Demonstrates proper preparation of patients for treatments and procedures, to include surgical interventions.
Provides proper care and evaluation of post-procedural patients.
Demonstrated excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and spoken, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
Established ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and reacts quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Ensured a safe work environment and patient safety in accordance with regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.
Performs other additional duties as assigned.
Trainings/Seminars
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
-AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, CORNERSTONE AIDS TRAINING
Al Garhoud Private Hospital
November 15,2019
ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
-AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, CORNERSTONE AIDS TRAINING
Al Garhoud Private Hospital
February 27-28, 2020
PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICE TRAINING
Al Garhoud Private Hospital
February 2-4, 2015
FRACTURES AND DISLOCATIONS, POST ANESTHESIA CARE AND INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM
Our Lady of Lourdes International Medical Center Nurses’ Training Room, OlongapoCity,Phil.
September 15, 2011
ECG READING AND INTERPRETATION
Our Lady of Lourdes International Medical Center Nurses’ Training Room, OlongapoCity,Phil.
November 23, 2011
STANDARD FIRST AID TRAINING
PNRC Training Center, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
October 12-15, 2009
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Birth date: June 06, 1989
Nationality: Filipino
Current location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Visa status: Employment visa
REFERENCES
Ms. Aswathy Alex
Emergency Department Supervisor/ Nursing Supervisor
Al Garhoud Private Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Tsolag Basmajian
Accident and Emergency Department Specialist/ ER Head of Department
Al Garhoud Private Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates