ERIKA ROSE GALLEGA COMODA
Registered Nurse
Puerto Princesa City, Province Of Palawan
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Senior Staff Nurse and Nursing Supervisor with 17 years of extensive clinical experience gained in both the Philippines and at Al Asyah General Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Specialized in emergency care, trauma response, triage, and rapid patient assessment in high-pressure environments.
Highly skilled in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care, with strong expertise in IV insertion and management, as well as patient advocacy to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
Multilingual professional fluent in Arabic, English, and Tagalog, enabling clear, respectful, and compassionate communication with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrates strong leadership, critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork, consistently contributing to improved patient care quality and clinical efficiency.
Highly motivated and committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care. Recognized throughout my career for professionalism, dedication, and excellence in service delivery, with a strong track record of awards and positive patient outcomes.
Professional healthcare leader with significant background in nursing and team management. Skilled in patient care coordination, staff training, and implementing healthcare protocols. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering collaborative environment to achieve optimal outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Al Asyah General Hospital, Al Qassim Health Cluster
12.2022 - 09.2025
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication of pertinent patient information during handoffs.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing a thorough double-checking system for medication administration.
- Enhanced patient care quality by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Upheld high standards of nursing practice through ongoing education offerings for staff members on topics such as pain management or wound care techniques.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed minimum of 20 nurses in 92-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Worked at least 48 hours per week as a nurse supervisor to maintain clinical proficiency
Senior Staff Nurse Accident & Emergency Department
Al Asyah General Hospital
02.2010 - 12.2022
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
- Immediately stabilize incoming patients
- Performing immediate response for STEMI, STROKE and disaster codes
- Administer medication as instructed by physicians
- Start intravenous lines, blood transfusion if needed
- Assist Physician in perform tracheotomies and intubation, ICD and central line insertion, suturing and slab.
- Create and maintain incoming patient records
- Work with team of emergency staff to help patients
- Facilitating transfer of patient to ward, ambulance referral and medevac
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Delivery Room Nurse
The Medical City
05.2007 - 02.2010
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors' College
Molo, Iloilo City03-2006
Skills
Clinical skills: IV placement Triage assessment Blood collection Patient preparation for procedures Advanced and basic life support Rapid response for emergencies Trauma assistance Quality improvement in healthcare Medication administration knowledge Wound care and suturing Emergency care expertise Risk assessment strategies Evidence-based practice application
Equipment & Technology: Medical Equipment Operation: Proficiency in using various medical devices and equipment like ECG machines, ventilators, and patient monitoring systems, CPAP machine, I-stat machine, VBG/ABG machine, Syringe/IV pump, CPR machine Electronic Health Records (EHR): Utilizing EHR systems for documentation, patient information management, and communication (Beta care & Vida and downtime)
Soft Skills: Effective Communication Skills, Strong Work Ethics, Flexibility, Dedication and Teamwork, Composure in stressful situations, Thinking and acting quickly
Quality improvement
Care planning
Patient treatment planning
Staff management
Additional Information
• ED employee of the month
• Best Nursing Supervisor
• Excellence Awardee Qassim Health Cluster 2024
• Award of recognition Al Asyah General Hospital 2024
Certification
BLS American Heart Association
Timeline
BLS American Heart Association
03-2025
ACLS American Heart Association
03-2024
BICSL
03-2024
Emergency Nursing
03-2024
Nursing Supervisor
Al Asyah General Hospital, Al Qassim Health Cluster
12.2022 - 09.2025
Senior Staff Nurse Accident & Emergency Department
Al Asyah General Hospital
02.2010 - 12.2022
Delivery Room Nurse
The Medical City
05.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors' College
Training/Workshop
- Basic Life Support - American/Saudi Heart Association
- Advance Cardiac Life Support- Saudi Heart Association
- Accident & Emergency Nursing workshop- King Saud Hospital
- Rapid Response Training- AGH
- Conscious Sedation- AGH
- Basic Infection control skills license
- Quality Management & Patient Safety
- IV therapy & Phlebotomy workshop