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abreu-583343217

AL Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UNITED

ARAB EMIRATES

CÁTIA SRN - Senior Registered ABREU Nurse

LICENSE

RN - Registered Nurse

Ordem dos Enfermeiros - Portugal

License Number: 73559

Expires: December 2026

RN - Health Authority Abu Dhabi

UAE

License Number: GN61702

Expires: July 2024

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

UNIVERSIDADE CATOLICA PORTUGUESA

2007- 2011

Post graduation Sports

Rehabilitation

FACULDADE DE MEDICINA DA

UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO

2013-2014

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse October 2022 – Present

Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi - JCI Credi?on

• The senior nurse of the facility helping in the management of the facility, in charge of the OR.

• In charge of PAC (pre anesthesia clinic) evalua\ng the pa\ents for surgery;

• In charge of all anesthesia responsibili\es of the facility;

• Providing direct care to ambulatory pa\ents,

• Provide direct quality care to pa\ents including daily monitoring, recording, and evalua\ng of medical condi\ons of up to 20 pa\ents per day - OPD;

• Developed and direct a rota\onal system in managing the care of pa\ents in the department;

• Coordinate workforce management objec\ves with a focus on individual and hospital-wide ini\a\ves.

• Interact and communicate with pa\ents of all ages and ethnic backgrounds and na\onali\es giving quality medical care and treatment;

• Working in a mul\disciplinary team always trying to provide the best care to the pa\ents.

• Responsibili\es of ophthalmic nurses include evalua\ng, diagnosing, trea\ng, and discharging pa\ents with ocular condi\ons and diseases/ disorders.

• Manage pa\ents referred from general prac\\oners and primary healthcare units, perform ini\al screening, monitor disease progression, and assist with early treatment of chronic ocular condi\ons (e.g., glaucoma, diabe\c re\nopathy, and dry eye).

• Regarding surgical care, ophthalmic nurses perform primary, follow-up, and discharge assessments of pa\ents who have undergone surgery for cataract and other ocular diseases/disorders. ophthalmic nursing and ophthalmic healthcare du\es.

CAREER STATEMENT

“Patient-focused and empathetic senior registered nurse seeking a position in this medical facility. Bringing with them 12 years of professional experience, care and extensive knowledge to help improve the lives of their patients.”

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

Basic Life Support

American Heart Associa?on

Porto January 2022

BLS is the founda\on for saving lives ader

cardiac arrest. The AHA’s BLS Course has been

updated to reflect new science in the 2020

American Heart Associa\on Guidelines

Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular

Care.

C19 SPACE Training Program

European Board for Accredita\on in

Cardiology

Porto November - December 2020

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Senior Registered Nurse - Anesthesiology

Nurse

Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia / Espinho July 2012– September 2022

• Aien\ve and experienced senior anesthesiology nurse working in the opera\ng room, with more than 12 years in medical surgery (with previous posi\ons in ICU, plas\c surgery and neurosurgery) who strives to always provide a caring and compassionate pa\ent care environment. Confident in providing excep\onal caring for pa\ents whilst also leading team of RN's and junior nurses.

• As anesthesiology nurse my du\es are focus on the pa\ent assis\ng in all the types of anesthesia (local, general, seda\on); constant monitor every biological func\on of the pa\ent body, conduc\ng pa\ent assessments, educa\ng pa\ents about their surgery and recovery; adjus\ng anesthesia levels during the surgery and working with a medical staff to develop pain management plans.

• Manage pa\ents respiratory status with intuba\on, extuba\on, mechanical ven\la\on, and medica\on. Knowledge working with ven\lators.

• Select and use anesthe\cs and related drugs for pa\ent comfort, as well as equipment and supplies for administra\on.

• Develop care plans and discuss with pa\ents.

• Monitor pa\ent responses, such as pulse, blood pressure, skin color, respira\on, or pupil dila\on.

• Respond to and provide assistance in emergency situa\ons.

• Educated pa\ents, families and caregivers on diagnosis and, treatment op\ons, disease process and management and lifestyle op\ons.

• Obtained medical histories and informed consent from pa\ents before anesthesia administra\on.

EXPERTISE

• Ability to maintain harmonious

ambiance for patients.

• Ability to supervise physician

regarding unusual and unexpected

events and problems.

• Ability to write progress notes on

patients.

• Ability to provide health education

to the patient and family

members.

CÁTIA ABREU

SRN - Senior Registered Nurse

+971 054*******

ca\advcld@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ca;a-

abreu-583343217

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi,

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

+971 054*******

ca\advcld@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ca;a-

abreu-583343217

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi,

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

CÁTIA ABREU

SRN - Senior Registered Nurse

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

• Implemented medica\on and IV administra\on, catheter inser\on and airway management.

• Administered post-anesthesia care and medica\ons to assist with full recovery.

• Calibrated, tested, monitored, and cleaned anesthesia equipment.Managed care from admission to discharge.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, opera\onal procedures and safety protocols.

• Monitored pa\ent reac\ons to drugs and carefully documented findings.

• Administered medica\ons and treatment to pa\ents and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

• Reviewed post-opera\ve orders and con\nuously monitored pa\ents post- opera\ve vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented pa\ents to unit.

• Oversaw delivery of care for pa\ents on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delega\ng nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.

• Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.

• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoac\ve drugs, \tra\on, thromboly\c therapy, dysrhythmia interpreta\on and chest tubes.

• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best prac\ces to promote ideal pa\ent outcomes.

• Educated pa\ents and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeu\c regimens and pain management techniques.

• Started intravenous fluids, administered medica\ons and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.

• Managed pre-op and post-opera\ve pa\ent care by stocking medical supplies NURSE SKILLS

• Leadership

• IV Management

• Medica\on

• Communica\on

• BLS

• Stress Management

• Wound Care

• Pain Management

• Nursing Care plans

implementa\on

• Pa\ent Care Technician

• Decision Making

• Process Efficiency

CÁTIA ABREU

SRN - Senior Registered Nurse

+971 054*******

ca\advcld@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ca;a-

abreu-583343217

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi,

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Senior Registered Nurse - Anesthesiology Nurse

Hospital CUF Porto March 2021 – September 2022 - JCI Credition

• Working as senior anesthesiology nurse in the general opera\ng room.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess pa\ents and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing condi\ons.

• Manage pa\ents respiratory status with intuba\on, extuba\on, mechanical ven\la\on, and medica\on.

• Select and use anesthe\cs and related drugs for pa\ent comfort, as well as equipment and supplies for administra\on.

• Develop care plans and discuss with pa\ents.

• Monitor paTIent responses, such as pulse, blood pressure, skin color, respira\on, or pupil dila\on.

• Respond to and provide assistance in emergency situa\ons.

• Educated pa\ents, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment op\ons, disease process and management and lifestyle op\ons.

• Obtained medical histories and informed consent from pa\ents before anesthesia administra\on.

• Performed and evaluated diagnos\c tests and procedures.

• Educated pa\ents, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment op\ons, disease process and management and lifestyle op\ons. Administered medica\ons via oral, IV and intramuscular injec\ons and monitored responses.

• Provided direct pa\ent care, stabilized pa\ents and determined next course of ac\on.

• Implemented medica\on and IV administra\on, catheter inser\on and airway management.

• Managed care from admission to discharge.

LANGUAGES

Portuguese - Na\ve

Speaker

English - Highly

Proficient

Spanish - Highly Proficient.

Italian - Mid Proficient

COMPUTER

SKILLS

• Microsod Word

• Microsod Excel

• Microsod PowerPoint

• Internet Browsing

• Content Research

• Acrobat

• IOS

CÁTIA ABREU

SRN - Senior Registered Nurse

+971 054*******

ca\advcld@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ca;a-

abreu-583343217

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi,

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

• Secured controlled narco\cs and distributed medica\on on schedule to meet pa\ent needs and minimize misuse opportuni\es.

• Reviewed pre, during and post-opera\ve orders and con\nuously monitored pa\ents post-opera\ve vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented pa\ents to unit.

Kept op\mal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical pa\ent loads.

• Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.

• Contributed substan\ally to successful department JCI accredita\on by consistently opera\ng to highest standards of care, that was renew in November 2021.

• Be leadership of the all team and the OR once necessary, performance as senior nurse aware of all the daly func\on, tasks and alloca\ons. Senior Registered Nurse/ Nurse Manager

Hospital Privado da Boa Nova October 2020 – September 2022

• Working as senior/ nurse manager nurse in the general opera\ng room.

• Manage all the OR team;

• Training the junior nurses;

• Develop plans for the best produc\vity of the OR.

• Be part of the management and working together for the improvement of the facility;

• Respond to and provide assistance in emergency situa\ons, when needed.

• Educated pa\ents, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment op\ons, disease process and management and lifestyle op\ons.

• Communicate with the pa\ents and families;

• Performed and evaluated diagnos\c tests and procedures.

• Working with a mul\disciplinary team;

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

• Sports Lover, pra\ng everyday focus

in physical and mental health and

well-being;

• Spiritual and religious;

• Fitness enthusias\c;

• Volunteer ac\vi\es:

• Medita\on

• Photography

CÁTIA ABREU

SRN - Senior Registered Nurse

+971 054*******

ca\advcld@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/ca;a-

abreu-583343217

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi,

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

• Secured controlled narco\cs and distributed medica\on on schedule to meet pa\ent needs and minimize misuse opportuni\es.

• Reviewed pre, during and post-opera\ve orders and con\nuously monitored pa\ents post-opera\ve vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented pa\ents to unit.

Kept op\mal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical pa\ent loads.

• Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.

• Contributed substan\ally to successful department JCI accredita\on by consistently opera\ng to highest standards of care, that was renew in November 2021.

• Be leadership of the all team and the OR once necessary, performance as senior nurse aware of all the daly func\on, tasks and alloca\ons. REFERENCES

• Dr. Tiago Gomes

Anesthesiologist

Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia

+351-***-***-***,advcld@r.postjobfree.com

• Filipe Pedroso

Charge Nurse

Hospital Cut Porto

+351-***-***-***,

filipe.advcld@r.postjobfree.com

•Tomas Barros

Senior Nurse

Hospital Lusíadas Porto

+351-***-***-***

advcld@r.postjobfree.com

•Silvia Fernandes

Senior Nurse

Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia

+351-*********

CÁTIA SRN - Senior Registered ABREU Nurse

WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Senior Registered Nurse - Community Nurse

Farmácia Ferreira da Silva, Porto November 2018 – March 2020

• educa\onal workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.

• Collaborated with other health-focused organiza\ons and agencies to promote community health.

• Maintained confiden\ality in maiers related to pa\ent, family and client facility staff.

• Provided therapeu\c nursing interven\ons for individualized plan of care to pa\ent.

• Developed plan of care for pa\ent reflec\ng collabora\on with members of healthcare team.

• Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented ac\ons.

• Facilitated medica\on management and monitored for side effects in collabora\on with provider.

• Educated family members and caregivers on pa\ent care instruc\ons.

• Ini\ated emergency resuscita\ve measures according to resuscita\on and advanced life support protocols and direc\ves.

• Evaluated pa\ent histories, complaints and current symptoms.

• Accurately documented treatment, medica\ons and IVs administered, discharge instruc\ons and follow-up care.

+971 054*******

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abreu-583343217

Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi,

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.

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