Arianne Pearl Colar

• Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
• Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
• Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues.

• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.

• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
• Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.

• Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
• Responsible in the delivery of care to patients coming for check- ups under either surgey, urology, pediatrics, OB-Gyne, orthopedic or ENT cases. Takes vital signs and necessary history of patients, assists physicians, give health teachings and arrange follow-ups as needed.

Responsible in providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This includes providing nursing assessments, planning interventions, evaluations, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by licensed medical staff authorized to practice in the facility.

Provides the delivery of Nursing Care for patients within an assigned unit/ area in the establishment according to established Nursing Standards and practices. Such nursing care is an integral part of the total patient care plan, as directed by the medical team and nursing policies and procedures, which achieves defined objectives, in keeping with accepted principles in nursing practice.

OPERATING ROOM NURSE:

As an Operating Room Nurse, I work in shifts and at odd hours. I have to attend emergency cases and prepare for operations at very short notices. It may be expected of me to keep the operation room always ready for emergency operations.

NICU Nurse

1. Responsible for observing and monitoring each patient's symptoms and progress.

2. On a regular basis, charts the patient's progress, check vital signs and reports concerns to physicians in the intensive care unit.

3. In emergency situations, expected to react quickly and perform life-saving procedures, such as CPR.

4. Monitors IV lines, oxygen intake and the performance of a breathing tube.

5. Notes health concerns, symptom changes, health improvements, and family concerns.

6. Communicates with family members to provide information about treatments, medical options and precautions.

Delivery Room Nurse

1. Responsible for staying with the mother when labor begins and supporting the mother through a healthy delivery.

2. During labor, monitors the fetus and mother, counting contractions as they come.

3. Performs the first vaginal examination for the mother

4. Helps the mother breathe her way through complicated contractions.

5. Administers IVs to the mother and preps her for a cesarean section if necessary.

6. Takes care of the baby right after delivery.

7. Takes the Apgar score of the newborn and records birth weight.

8. Applies identification bands to newborns and supplies the mother and baby with medications post-delivery.

9. Asses the mother if she shows signs of postpartum depression.

Medical- Surgical Ward, Pediatric Ward and OB- Gyne Ward 2005- 2007

· Managing the patients, taking care of their well being and health.

· Assessing patients, administering care, providing treatments and medications to the patients to ensure that the patients are being perfectly treated.

· Assists physicians during rounds, carry out their orders; update them regarding their patient, report untoward reactions of care or treatment.

· Assess changes in patient's health status and perform various treatments.

· Routine vital sign checks, changes in status, continence issues, diets and even visitors are documented in the patient's chart.

· Keeps meticulous records as to medication and treatment administration to ensure continuity of care between nursing staff, physicians and other treatment team members.

· Pre-op teachings and post- op care.

· Home care teachings and follow- ups.