Carmen Mallari
Summary
With a proven track record at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, I excel in delivering critical care and emergency response, showcasing strong clinical judgment and a compassionate bedside manner. Leveraging skills in medication administration and patient assessments, I've significantly enhanced patient recovery rates and safety protocols. My expertise and collaborative approach have consistently supported team success and patient well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, High Dependency Unit
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
04.2015 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPH-Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical Center
04.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed caseload of 12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Company Nurse
First Source Limited
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere that prioritized mental health support for all employees.
- Monitored compliance with OSHA regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted nursing assessment, triage, treatment and education for employee health concerns.
- Served as a liaison between management and employees on matters related to occupational health concerns, advocating for improved overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with HR to develop comprehensive policies, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
- Managed immunization campaigns, promoting timely vaccinations for all eligible employees.
- Offered ambulatory care by treating sore throats, earaches, rashes, pink eye and other ailments to proactively manage chronic conditions, prevent serious illness and improve overall health of employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help
Philippines03.2009
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency Response
- Procedure preparations
- Medical assessment
- Geriatric Nursing
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Administering immunizations
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Critical Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, High Dependency Unit
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPH-Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical Center
04.2012 - 11.2014
Company Nurse
First Source Limited
02.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Perpetual Help
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