GELEN SALES ALVAREZ, R.M., R.N., M.A.N.
12 Ambabaay, Bani, Pangasinan
C.P. 09178845801 or 09291450480
E-mail Add.: gelensalvarez@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a position that will cultivate on my education and training in the field of
Nursing in and out the country offering responsibility, growth and interaction to people with
competence.
WORK HISTORY:
Position
Date
Company
Nurse Instructor
June 2002 – Present
College of Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
Registered Nurse II
December 1997 to
December 2001
Endoscopy Unit
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center
P. O. Box 91877, Riyadh 11643
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Full Time Instructor
July 1994 to
March 1996
School of Midwifery
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
Junior Ward Nurse
January 1993 to
June 1994
LyceumNorthwestern General Hospital
Tapuac District, Dagupan City
Philippines
Nurse Trainee
August 1992 to
December 1992
Lyceum Northwestern General Hospital
Tapuac District, Dagupan City
Philippines
ACADEMIC PROFILE:
Graduate Studies
Master of Arts in Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
2006 - 2009
College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
1988 – 1992
Secondary
Western Pangasinan Lyceum
Poblacion, Bani, Pangasinan
1984 – 1988
Primary
Bani East Central School
Poblacion, Bani, Pangasinan
1978 – 1984
Profession
:
Professional association:
Language spoken
:
Registered Nurse
Philippine Nurses Association
Filipino, English, can understand and speak little Arabic
SEMINARS/TRAINING ATTENDED:
LOCAL
Faculty Development and Workshop on “Teaching Strategies”
March 23-24, 2009
Multi-Purpose Hall
Lyceum-Northwestern University
Dagupan City
Seminar-Workshop on: “Empowering Faculty Members of the College of Nursing on the
Competency-Based Curriculum and Nurse Licensure Examination”
August 29, 2008
University of Northern Philippines-Guestel, Vigan City
Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Nursing Updates on the topic: “Newborn Screening Program in the Philippines”
June 27, 2008
Dr. Ray A. Gapuz Centrum, Bolosan District
Dagupan City, Philippines
Seminar-Workshop on: “Learner-Centered Education: A Paradigm Shift”
June 13, 2008
Lyceum-Northwestern University, Multi-Purpose Hall
Dagupan City, Philippines
Seminar-Workshop on: “Designing Effective Evaluation Tools and Clinical Supervision”
February 29- March 1, 2008
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Phillipines
Regional Nursing Students’ Congress
February 8, 2008
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
City of San Fernando, La Union
Symposium of the Philippine Nurses Association
Pangasinan Chapter
“Phlebotomy in the Clinical Practice”
April 27, 2007
Gapuz Centrum, A.B. Fernandez East
Dagupan City, Philippines
Annual Chapter Convention
Pangasinan Chapter
Seminar-Workshop with the theme: “Enhancing the Competencies of L-NU Educators”
July 6-7, 2006
Lyceum Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Phillipines
Educational Program entitled: Nursing Process: Critical Thinking
April 21, 2006
Colegio De San Lorenzo, Congressional Ave.
Quezon City, Philippines
“Nursing on the Move, Knowledge, Innovation and Vitality”
December 3, 2005
Gapuz Centrum, Bolosan District
Dagupan City, Philippines
Health Care Symposium on:
Intravenous Therapy
Pre-Intra-Post Operative Care
Alcohol Abuse and Anxiety Related Disorders
Huntington’s Disease
August 21, 2005
Baguio City National School Auditorium
Baguio City, Philippines
Health Care Providers’ Seminar on:
Pediatric Disorders and Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Epilepsy and Seizure
Parkinson’s Disease
Eating Disorders
July 10, 2005
Baguio City Convention Center
Baguio City, Philippines
Health Care Providers’ Conference with the topic:
Communicable Disease Control
Treatment Modalities of Cancer (Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy)
Drugs and Intravenous Fluids Calculations and Post Traumatic Stress
Aging and the Lungs
Burns
June 19, 2005
Baguio City Convention Center
Scientific Symposium with the theme: “Setting the Pace in Cardiovascular Care for
Filipinos
February 16, 2005
Medical Arts Building Hall
Quezon City, Philippines
INTERNATIONAL
Attended and passed the Cognitive and Performance on Basic Life Support as a Provider
and Instructor conducted by Saudi Heart Association with American Health Association
April 23, 2001
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hospital Sedation Course
November 29, 1999
King Fahad National Guard Hospital
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Date of Birth
Civil Status
Nationality
Name of Spouse
Children
:
:
:
:
:
January 20, 1972
Married
Filipino
Dennis B. Alvarez
Den Angel S. Alvarez ( 7 Years old )
Denisse Gelle S. Alvarez ( 5 Years old )
CHARACTER REFERENCES:
MRS. VIRGINIA V. MENDOZA
Dean, College of Nursing
Lyceum- Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
MS. SERGIA S. CACATIAN
OIC, Human Resources Department
Lyceum-Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
MRS. CHERYL EICHAMMER
Director of Nursing
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center
P.O. box 91877, Riyadh 11643
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
JOB DESCRIPTION
Institution
:
Lyceum- Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
Inclusive date
:
June 2002 – present
Position
:
Nurse Instructor
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Orient students to school policies, rules and regulations.
2. Support and encourage students to accept some changes as they enter a college life.
3. Supervise students theoretically and clinically in the areas of Operating Room,
delivery Room, Surgical Ward, OB-Gyne Ward, Medical Ward and Pediatric Ward.
4. Supervising and assisting students in doing the Pre-op and Post-op responsibilities,
keeping in mind the 3 nursing orders; Independent, dependent and Interdependent.
5. Organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates activities of the nursing students which
allows for satisfaction and professional growth.
6. Initiates and directs studies and evaluates procedures for the improvement with
respect to confidentiality.
7. Creates an open and accurate line of communications with respect to confidentiality.
8. Evaluates the performance of the students based on the evaluation parameters
established.
Institution
:
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib medical Center
P.O. Box 91877, Riyadh 11643
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Inclusive date
:
December 5, 1997 – December 4, 2001
Position
:
Registered Nurse II
Job Summary:
Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients as assigned using the
nursing process in collaboration with and under the direction of more Senior Health Care
Members. May participate in providing clinical guidance to RN III.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Participate in providing and evaluating in the effectiveness of care given by self and
other care member. Share ideas to improve quality of patient care.
2. Participate in prioritizing patient needs. Effectively completes all duties and task
within a designated time frame.
3. Provides care in a knowledge, skilful and consistent manner. Maintains
confidentiality of all patient information.
4. Participates in the orientation of new staff as assigned. Practices effective problem
identification and resolution skills in collaboration with all levels of health care
givers.
5. Participates actively in unit staff development inclusive of 8 in-services per year.
Maintains current CPR certification.
6. Utilizes positive communication skills in promoting effective working relationships
with all health care team members, patients and families.
7. Acknowledges and complies with the policies and procedures related to work
schedules and sick leave. Attends minimum of 8 unit meeting per contract year.
8. Shows respect for the laws and customs of Saudi Arabia.
9. Dresses appropriately according to the department dress code and cultural
environment.
10. Complies with the Standards laid down by the JAHCO and perform duties necessary
to support and achieve accreditation.
11. Reports any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the clinic or standard of
service for patients, employees or visitors and situations that put patients, staff or
visitors at risk for injury or harm.
12. Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her
knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Endoscopy Unit
1. Gives the patient their appointment and explain to them the preparations needed for
upper and/or lower endoscopy.
2. Sees to it that the patient is fully prepared on the day of the appointment with consent
signed and laboratory results available in patient’s file.
3. Bring the patient to the procedure room and explain what is to be expected before,
during and after the procedure.
4. Ensures that every equipment is working and materials needed are ready and prepared
prior to procedure time.
5. Provides patient comfort and safety at all times by such measures as: proper
positioning and suctioning out of secretions to prevent aspiration.
6. Anticipates the doctor’s needs and sees to it that before the patient leave the unit, he
or she is well instructed on when to resume food or fluids.
7. Cares for the sedated patient, monitor vital signs until stable and inform the physician
for any abnormalities or deviations.
8. Demonstrate competency in cleaning the scopes with the solution and handle it
tenderly.
9. Check the scope before and after the procedure for leakage, inform the Charge Nurse
if leakage is present.
10. Always give a tender loving care to the patient and always bear in mind their safety.
11. Transfers acute patient for Admission to ward and gives accurate verbal and written
report to the receiving Unit Charge Nurse.
12. Performs on call duty.
Institution
:
Lyceum- Northwestern University
Dagupan City, Philippines
Inclusive date
:
July 1994 – March 1996
Position
:
Full time Instructor
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Orient students to school policies, rules and regulations.
Support and encourage students to accept some changes as they enter a college life.
Supervise students theoretically and clinically.
Organize, directs allow satisfaction and professional growth.
Initiates and directs studies and evaluates procedures for the improvement of the
students in relation to the total care of patients.
6. Creates an open and accurate line of communication with respect to confidentiality.
7. Evaluates the performance of the students based on the evaluation parameters
established.
Institution
:
Lyceum Northwestern General Hospital
Dagupan City, Philippines
Inclusive date
:
August 1992 to December 1992 and January 1993 to
June 1994
Position
:
Nurse trainee/Junior Ward Nurse
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Conversant with the hospital policies and regulations.
Knows the Nursing department policies and procedures.
Recognizes the category of patient that should be admitted.
Assess patients to gather subjective and objective data for effective individualized
patient care.
5. Provide patients with quiet, private atmosphere for expressions of self, fear and faith.
6. Carry out independent, dependent and interdependent nursing actions such as
executing legal orders of the physician and collaborating with the other members of
the team in the development of the total care program of the patients.
7. Supports and encourages patient to accept changes in his/her normal living pattern
caused by the illness or permanent disability.
8. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care given to the patient to know if the desired
outcome has been attained and whether any undesirable effects have occurred.
9. Documents nursing care, action provided and patient’s response to care, in the
patient’s chart.
10. Attend seminars and participates in the In-Service Program of Hospital for the
improvement of patient care and professional advancement.