Marfel Erese
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with a proven track record at St. Andrew's Nursing Home - Buangkok, enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional patient care and safety. Skilled in electronic charting and interpersonal communication, I excel in building patient relationships and ensuring accurate treatment delivery. Achieved a significant improvement in patient engagement and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
St. Andrew's Nursing Home - Buangkok
03.2023 - Current
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Staff Nurse
Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- 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.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
Home Care Nurse
Altamayuz Home and Medical Health Care
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering trust and open communication.
- Served as a primary liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care and seamless transitions between settings.
- Increased client comfort through skilled pain management techniques and appropriate symptom interventions.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, promoting a safe and supportive home environment for patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring vital signs, medication adherence, and overall wellness.
- Administered medications and provided wound care as per physician orders, ensuring accurate treatment delivery.
- Coordinated services with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists and social workers, optimizing patient outcomes.
Private Duty Nurse
Private Employer
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Assessed patient needs routinely, adjusting care plans as necessary for the best results.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure accurate implementation of medical orders, enhancing overall quality of care provided.
- Educated patients on condition management techniques, empowering them to take charge of their own health.
- Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Conducted regular check-ins with family members regarding patient status updates, fostering trustful relationships.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect and address potential health concerns promptly.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Urdaneta City University
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines04-2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control
- Patient relationship building
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Patient assessments
- Client documentation
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication administration
- Computer literate
- Specimen collection
- Continuing education
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient mobility support
- Patient care and safety
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Time management
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
St. Andrew's Nursing Home - Buangkok
03.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Home Care Nurse
Altamayuz Home and Medical Health Care
12.2018 - 12.2020
Private Duty Nurse
Private Employer
01.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Urdaneta City University
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