April Andrade
Caloocan
Summary
Experienced nursing professional skilled in clinical assessments, emergency response, and employee health management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance workplace safety and implement impactful wellness programs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Nurse
First Mark Global Health Services
08.2024 - Current
- Administered first aid and medical care to employees, ensuring a safe workplace environment.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments, identifying potential health risks for early intervention.
- Developed and maintained employee health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated wellness programs that promoted healthy lifestyle choices among staff members.
- Responded to emergencies onsite by rendering emergency medical care, CPR and prompt first aid treatment.
- Conducted nursing assessment, triage, treatment and education for employee health concerns.
- Monitored workplace health trends, recommending improvements to enhance overall employee well-being.
- Collaborated with management to implement safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Provided training on occupational health issues, enhancing staff awareness of workplace safety practices.
- Identified occupational hazards through regular worksite inspections, addressing safety concerns proactively.
- Provided emergency care to injured employees, minimizing downtime and expediting return to work.
Staff Nurse
Bernardino General Hospital II
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans and improve outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes in patient condition promptly for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- 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.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
Private Duty Nurse
TDF Holdings
01.2014 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- Managed complex case loads, prioritizing tasks to meet individual patient needs efficiently.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients' conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- 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.
- Conducted regular check-ins with family members regarding patient status updates, fostering trustful relationships.
- Managed wound care meticulously, preventing infections and promoting healing effectively.
- Assessed patient needs routinely, adjusting care plans as necessary for the best results.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing personalized care plans.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, contributing to seamless continuity of care across shifts.
- Educated patients on condition management techniques, empowering them to take charge of their own health.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse
San Lorenzo Hospital Health Management Co
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital policies and procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient safety and satisfaction levels.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines10-2008
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Clinical judgment
- Medical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Employee wellness
- Healthcare compliance
- First aid administration
- Chronic disease management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Company Nurse
First Mark Global Health Services
08.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Bernardino General Hospital II
11.2023 - 07.2024
Private Duty Nurse
TDF Holdings
01.2014 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse
San Lorenzo Hospital Health Management Co
05.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University