Kathlyn Verceles Ocsan
Nurse
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Summary
Dynamic Senior Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, excelling in clinical leadership and emergency care. Proven track record in streamlining workflows and mentoring junior staff, enhancing team performance. Skilled in gastrointestinal care and interprofessional collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety standards.
Education
Advance Diploma in Endoscopy -
Nanyang Polytechnic
Singapore05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University
Philippines03.2005
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse, Endoscopy Department
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
03.2017 - Current
- Managed patient preparation, intra-procedure support, and post-recovery care for procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, cystoscopy, ERCP, and EUS.
- Oversaw nursing staff, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and best practices.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the department, increasing overall operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
Staff Nurse, Urgent Care Center
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2017
- Assisted in evaluating incoming patients to determine injury and illness severity.
- Responded promptly to safety and security situations, aiding in crisis prevention and de-escalation.
- Provided timely emergency care to critically-ill patients.
- Reviewed patient histories and symptoms to aid in diagnosis.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess medical situations and recommend interventions.
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological status.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Guided junior nurses in developing clinical skills.
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Ward
Gleneagles Hospital
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care procedures.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control measures, enhancing safety standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Skills
Interprofessional collaboration
Clinical leadership
Shift planning/roster
Emergency care
Gastrointestinal care
Certified in CPR/AED/LSCN
Hospital supply ordering
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse, Endoscopy Department
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
03.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse, Urgent Care Center
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
07.2012 - 02.2017
Staff Nurse, Medical Surgical Ward
Gleneagles Hospital
07.2011 - 06.2012
Advance Diploma in Endoscopy -
Nanyang Polytechnic
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University