MYRA JAY D. NICOLAU
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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OBJECTIVE: To be able to utilize and strengthen my knowledge and skills in the nursing field in order to develop more and bring out my full potential as a Registered Nurse
The key strengths that I possess to succeed in this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide quick and accurate nursing assessments and care to patients within the acute/urgent/emergent care setting.
Strong observation and interpersonal communication skills. Very patient and organized.
Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule.
Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
2006-2010 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING March 2010
Union Christian College
San Fernando La Union, Philippines
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
California Registered Nurse July 2011
Certificates of Completion
Medication Training Program (Med Tech) October 2011
First Aid Training by Emergency University October 2011
Blood Borne Pathogens by Emergency University October 2011
Basic Life Support Training by the American Heart Association August 2011
Associate in Health Science Education 2006-2008
Registered Nurse, Philippines December 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Volunteer, Seton Medical Center December 2011 to present
Medical, Surgical and Telemetry Floor
Daly City, California, USA
Resident Services Assistant and Medication Technician
Alzheimer’s Unit and Memory Care
Atria Senior Living - Burlingame October 2011 to present
Flu and Wellness Clinic Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Emeryville, CA August 2011 to present
Volunteer Nurse
City Health Office, Philippines April to December 2010
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS:
Basic Life Support (CPR Training for Healthcare Providers)
Philippine Red Cross, San Fernando City, La Union October 27 – November 2, 2010
Standard First Aid Training
Philippine Red Cross, San Fernando City, La Union October 27 – November 2, 2010
Nursing Career Trends
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. February 2010
Conflict Management
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. February 2010
Acute Biologic Crisis
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. February 2010
Pharmacology
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. February 2010
Hands-on Clinical Skills Enhancement Program by Nurse Zone January 2010
Tracheostomy Care, Colostomy Care Suctioning, Indwelling Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal, Intravenous Therapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition, Use of an Incentive Spirometer, Use of an Infusion Pump.
Related Learning Experience 2008-2010
Patient and Family Advocacy: Provided support not only to individuals but as well as to their families through education and guidance on procedures, regimens, prevention and care.
Perinatal Care: Assisted physicians during labor and delivery, performed basic physical assessments and newborn care.
Coronary Heart Failure
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. February 2009
ECG Tracing
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. February 2009
Fluids and Electrolytes
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. February 2009
Myocardial Infarction and Angina Pectoris
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. January 2009
Psychiatric Nursing
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. July 2008
Nursing Process (Fundamentals of Nursing)
Hartland Educational Development and Career Consultancy, Inc. March 2008
Philippine Red Cross Training II December 2007
Philippine Red Cross Training I October 2007
AFFILIATIONS:
Seton Medical Center, Daly City, California, USA
Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center, Philippines
Bethany Hospital, Philippines
La Union Medical Center, Philippines
Northern La Union Women and Children’s Hospital, Philippines
National Center for Mental Health, Philippines
REFERENCES: upon request