Personal Support Worker

Honey Ruth Sayago Espanillo

Tisdale, Saskatchewan

+1-437-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Career Objective

Experienced healthcare professional with 9 years in nursing and personal support, driven by a genuine passion for helping people and enhancing patient well-being. Skilled in providing compassionate, high-quality care in both acute and long-term care settings. Eager to bring my dedication and expertise to a team-focused role where I can contribute to positive patient outcomes and continued excellence in care.

Key Skills

Patient Care & Clinical Proficiency: Skilled in performing comprehensive assessments, implementing care plans, and delivering personalized support in high- stress medical and surgical settings.

Medication Administration: Proficient in IV therapy, chemotherapy, and pediatric life support with a solid background in medication safety and adherence to protocols.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Experienced in working effectively with healthcare teams, including physicians, therapists, and support staff, to enhance patient outcomes.

Electronic Health Records: Knowledgeable in using CERNER, Power Chart, and traditional paper records for accurate documentation and data management.

Organizational Skills: Strong ability to prioritize tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and excellent patient care even under challenging conditions. Professional Experience

Home Support Worker

Stouffville Long Term Care – Mon Sheong Foundation Stouffville, ON June 2024 – Present

Provide one-on-one support to elderly residents, including assistance with daily activities, personal care, and mobility, contributing to a 95% resident satisfaction rate.

Prepare nutritious meals and monitor intake to meet individual dietary needs, ensuring adherence to care plans.

Document daily care activities, including vital signs, intake/output, and behavioral observations, supporting accurate health assessments.

Collaborate with the Charge Nurse to identify high-risk patients and develop tailored care plans, enhancing patient safety.

Facilitate leisure activities to promote social engagement and improve residents' emotional well-being.

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit

Hamad General Hospital Doha, Qatar

November 2018 – February 2024

Managed care for up to 20 patients per shift in acute care settings, specializing in neurological and surgical cases.

Conducted thorough assessments, monitored hemodynamic status, and interpreted results accurately to inform treatment plans.

Administered complex medication regimens, including intravenous fluids, narcotics, and chemotherapy drugs, with a 100% compliance rate in safety protocols.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (PT, OT, SLP) to create and track individualized rehabilitation goals, resulting in a 30% improvement in patient mobility outcomes.

Conducted patient education on post-surgical care, wound management, and medication adherence, reducing readmission rates by 15%.

Performed procedural care, including NGT, IFC, and Porta Cath insertion, as well as tube feedings and drain management (e.g., JP, Penrose), with high accuracy and patient comfort.

Registered Nurse – Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics

Sacred Heart Hospital Cebu City, Philippines

August 2015 – November 2018

Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a high-volume medical and surgical unit, supporting up to 50 patients daily.

Assisted with well-baby care, immunizations, and patient education, leading to improved patient compliance with pediatric care recommendations.

Supported physicians during office surgical procedures, including lesion removal, circumcision, and IUD insertion, ensuring aseptic technique throughout.

Coordinated patient follow-ups, triaged test results, and facilitated specialist referrals, enhancing continuity of care and patient satisfaction.

Provided wound care, including suture removal and dressing changes, achieving high success rates in wound healing without complications. Education

Palliative Care Graduate Certificate

Fanshawe College, Toronto Campus Toronto, ON

May 2024 – December 2024

Master’s in Nursing Administration (18 Units Completed) Southwestern University, Cebu City, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Southwestern University, College of Nursing Cebu City, Philippines Certifications

Certified Pediatric Life Support & Immediate Life Support

Certified Chemotherapy Link Nurse & Infection Control Link Nurse

Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED (Level C)

OPSWA MEMBER: Registration number (24.1773)

RN CONDITIONAL LICENSE (NSCN): 122482

References

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