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WORK HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
June 5, 2005 - Present
Staff Nurse- Dialysis
Seha Dialysis Service -
Tawam Hospital
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Prepare and deliver and discontinue hemodialysis treatment as per SEHA Dialysis Services policies and procedure.
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Management of vascular access.
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Take laboratory samples if needed using appropriate collection methods and labeling.
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Recognizes reports and documents early signs of patient’s adverse response to dialysis and take preventive measures where appropriate.
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Dissembling, disposes, cleaning off equipment as per infection control policies.
 To participate in an “out of hours on call” Rota.
Unit Overview: The Haemodialysis unit consists of 56 stations on a 3 shifts basis from Saturday to
Thursday. We deal with both acute and chronic renal patients. Dialysis machines are Fresenius 5008S.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
1.
Leadership
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Demonstrates a professional commitment to patients and fellow health care professionals.
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Demonstrates sound critical thinking, conflict management and problem solving ability.
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Promotes and supports a collaborative practice model
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Promotes an interdisciplinary team approach based on mutual respect and direct communication between health professionals.
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Participates in annual performance reviews of self and others.
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Acts as role model and mentor to fellow nursing staff.
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Actively participates in organizational change in a constructive manner.
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Supervises practical nurses and practical midwives, junior staff and student nurses to ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care.
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Acts as a preceptor to new staff as required.
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Performs in-charge duties as delegated
2.
Clinical Practice
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Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the organizations policy and procedures and the unit scope of service.

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Assumes accountability and responsibility for own practice and does not carry out tasks beyond level of competence.
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Utilizes evidence based practice in the provision of care
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Coordinates individualized care from point of first contact throughout the episode of care, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care.
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Identifies significant changes in patient conditions, initiates appropriate action and reports to immediate supervisor or physician as appropriate.
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Prioritizes patient care based on ongoing assessment of patient needs
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Participates in the referral process and utilizes available resources for the provision of comprehensive care to patients and families as per organizational policy.
 Demonstrates service excellence and acts as a patient advocate to support the patient’s rights
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 and dignity at all times.
Facilitates a climate of mutual understanding, and appreciation of cross cultural differences inherent in a multicultural society.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family centered care
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Administers medications according to organization policies and procedures. Understands actions of medication and contraindications, evaluates patient’s response and identifies side effects and initiates appropriate action.
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Is accountable and responsible to practice within the Ministry of Health and HA-AD Narcotic
Policies and Procedures.
 Reports Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR’s) and Medication errors in accordance with organization policy.
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Responds to all levels of emergencies according to the organizations policies and procedures.
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Demonstrates a working knowledge of resource consumption and practices within a cost effective framework.
3.
Communication
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Maintains confidentiality and security of patient, family, and the organisation information in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
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Responsible for documentation and participates in the use of information technology and relevant electronic medical records.
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Facilitates effective communication between the patient, family and the interdisciplinary health care team as required.
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Liaises with other health care providers as necessary to ensure appropriate and timely interventions for patients and for discharge planning.
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Actively participates in meetings, rounds and case conferences in the role of primary nurse.
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Provides comprehensive clinical handover and reports as required to ensure patient safety.
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Ensures that nursing documentation is compliant with organization policies and procedures.
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Ensures documentation reflects a continuous, systematic and accurate nursing assessment of all
 patient care events.
Establishes and maintains professional boundaries with patients and members of the health care team.
4.
Performs Improvements and Risk Management
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Participates in quality improvement activities by assisting with the development of standards, implementation and review of policies, procedures, guidelines, evaluation of indicators and reporting of outcomes and trends.
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Monitors and assists in evaluating unit operation and services in order to correct problems, improve systems and ensure safe patient care.
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Participates in interdisciplinary teams and Performance Improvement Projects for the evaluation and improvement of processes and clinical practice.

 Actively contributes to the organizations’ culture of patient safety.
5.
Education
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Assess patient and family education needs, plan for and provide education and evaluate outcome.
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Provides a suitable environment that supports patient and family learning.
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Ensures patient and family are provided with comprehensive information and resources to meet their health care needs.
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Engages in health promotion activities in the healthcare organization and community
6.
Professional Responsibilities
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Promotes a suitable learning environment for staff, acts as mentor/ preceptor as needed.
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Supervises and teaches other staff as needed.
Completes mandatory and unit specific competencies and demonstrates ongoing competence.
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In conjunction with, but not limited to, the Manager / Charge Nurse / CRN, identifies own professional learning needs and develops an annual learning plan
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Demonstrates improvement in clinical practice as a result of application of new theoretical knowledge.
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Initiates or participates in Nursing and or other disciplines research that contributes to continual improvement in standards of care.
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Develops and maintains own Professional Portfolio as per HA-AD policy.
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Obtains accredited and non-accredited Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Units in compliance with HA-AD and the organizations requirements
7.
General
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This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.
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The staff nurse will also be expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organizational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.
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The staff nurse will be expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and
Safety regulations of the hospital.
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Upholds the organisation customer service standards at all time
July 2002 - May 2005 National Kidney and Transplant Institute Quezon City
260 Beds Capacity, ISO9001 Certified Philippines
( 63) (2) 981-0300, 981-0400 local 3102
Unit Overview: The hemodialysis unit consists of 31 stations for out-patients and 8 stations for in- patients and operates on 4 shifts from Monday to Saturday and Sundays for acute patients only.Dialysis machine are Fresenius 4008S and 4008H.
1.
Technical Function
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Explains hemodialysis procedure did pre and post dialysis assessment, monitored vital signs and weight of the patient.
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Performs proper cannulation and applied aseptic technique during the procedure.
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Monitors blood pressure strictly every 30 minutes and attends to complications that arise.
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Ensures that dialysis prescription is carried out, checked good patency of access,
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Extracts pre and post dialysis blood examinations.
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Monitors and observes patient for possible complication during the whole treatment.
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Provides patients comfort and assisted them in their personal needs.

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Assist doctors and co-staff during Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and other emergency situations.
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Reminds patients about their care of access, home medications and schedule of next dialysis treatment.
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Documents all observations done during the hemodialysis treatment.
2.
Coordinative/Facilitative
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Reports minor/major machine breakdown, problems on supplies and other equipments used in the area.
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Discuss problems with co-workers as well as patients complaints to head nurse and unit supervisor.
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Participates in stock maintenance, proper care of equipments and unit cleanliness.
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As Charge Nurse ,motivates co-staff to achieve unit objectives, works independently in order to gain trust and loyalty.
3.
Staff Development
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Attends in-service training program of the Nursing in Service Training and Research and applies what is learned in as much as patient care is concerned.
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Attends regular and emergency staff unit meeting set by the unit manager.
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Participates in the orientation and training of outside nurses and technicians pertaining to management of patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.
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Complies with the hospital, nursing department and unit policies and regulations.
March 2002 - July 2002 National Kidney and Transplant Institute
Staff Nurse 1, ISO9001 Certified, 260 Beds Capacity
Quezon City
Philippines
Medical/Surgical/Transplant Unit
1.
Patient Care
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Endorse and receive to and from the nursing staff of the shift.
 Do nursing rounds and observation, assessment and evaluation of patients’ needs and problems.
 Carry out physicians’ orders and treatment regimen.
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Transcribes and administer medications and intravenous therapies.
 Make rounds with consultants and update them of patients’ condition.
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Assist physician in the administration of treatment, diagnostic tests and other procedures.
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Prepare the patients and accomplish requirements before surgery or other invasive/non invasive procedures.
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Attend to post operative patients upon return to the unit.
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Attend to the needs of the patients when called.
 Orient patient/relatives to the hospital’s routines and policies before admission.
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Sees to it that the patient received prescribed diet.
Provide information to patient regarding plan of care to be done in the hospital and at home.
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Protect patients from accidents, hazards and hospital acquired infection.

2.
Professional Ethics
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Follow instructional, departmental and unit policies and regulations of the hospital.
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Maintain legal and professional standards of nursing practice.
3.
Communication
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Observe line of communication when reporting to superiors.
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Use communication technique in recording, reporting and relaying data.
 Document nursing care of patients’ condition in the Nurses Progress notes using the
DAR system.
4.
Professional Growth and Development
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Attends lectures and seminars set by NSO and the unit.
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Attends scheduled/emergency unit meeting set by the supervisor or the head nurse.
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Report to the head nurse problems regarding housekeeping, maintenance, medical supplies and medical equipments.
January 2002 - March 2002
Staff Nurse Trainee , Medical
National Kidney and Transplant Institute Quezon City
ISO9001 Certified, 260 Beds Capacity Philippines
Transplant/Peritoneal Dialysis Unit
Provides nursing care to patients’ prior to, during and after medical and surgical intervention.
Monitor patients’ response to diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities given and documented such observation accurately. Works harmoniously with other healthcare personnel in the unit assigned to ensure that utmost care and comfort is given to the patients.
May - August 31, 2001
Dialysis Nurse Trainee
National Kidney and Transplant Institute
ISO9001 Certified, 260 bed capacity
Quezon City
Philippines
Do physical assessment to patients’ pre and post dialysis treatment referring to physicians if abnormalities observed. Performs cannulation in patients with A/V fistulas and grafts as well as care of catheter access.
Perform hemodialysis and do trouble shooting should alarm arises. Also had rotation in PD unit and
Operating room.
Dec. 1996- May 19, 1999
Technology Assistant
Mosel Vitelic Inc. Taiwan, R.O.C.
Worked in a semi conductor company as machine operator.
Aug. 1995- September 1996
Staff Nurse
Zamboanga Del Sur Integrated Provincial
Hospital (150 beds capacity)
Pagadian City
Philippines
Medical/ Surgical/DR/NICU
Provides nursing care to patients’ prior to, during and after medical and surgical intervention.
Monitor patients’ response to diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities given and documented such observation accurately. Works harmoniously with other healthcare personnel in the unit assigned to ensure that utmost care and comfort is given to the patients.

EDUCATION
Jan. 21, 2002- Mar. 14, 2002 National Kidney and Transplant Institute Quezon City, Philippines
Certification/Diploma: 4th Post Course Graduate in Clinical Nursing Practice
May 2- August 31, 2002 National Kidney and Transplant InstituteQuezon City, Philippines
Certification/Diploma: 28 th Post Graduate Course in Renal Nursing
June 1991 - March 1995 Iligan Medical Center College Iligan City, Philippines
Diploma: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
ELIGIBILITIES
2004 PASSED NCLEX , California Board of Registered Nursing
License Endorsed to Pennsylvania Board
Registered Nurse- License # 292058 1995
Professional Regulation Commission
Philippine Licensure Board for Nurses