Flerida Almora
Nurse
Tabuk City,Kalinga
Summary
Quality-focused Nurse Supervisor with exceptional career managing clinical nursing functions and direct department activities. Experienced helping staff solve clinical issues and improving resource utilization. Superior work ethic with top strengths in problem solving and conflict management. Driven to make fair and equitable decisions that support patient and department needs. Skilled nursing professional with expertise in patient relations, staff training and department planning. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
Thuriah medical Center
Riyadh
08.2011 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Coordinated special clinics and planned for normal variations in service demand.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Worked at least 192 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Managed 25 nurses and nursing activities in a day surgery ambulatory clinic by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
Staff Nurse
Almora General Hospital
Tabuk City
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Monitored patients during recovery and provided post-operative care.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Caregiver
Almora general Hospital (Patient: Eufrocina Arnibal Almora)
Tabuk city
01.1999 - 10.2010
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Tonis College, Inc.
Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines 3800 10.2005 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
St Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines 06.1994 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Mt. Province General Comprehensive High School
Bontoc Mountain Province, Philippines 06.1990 - 03.1994
Skills
Staff leadership
undefinedTimeline
Nurse Supervisor
Thuriah medical Center
08.2011 - Current
Staff Nurse
Almora General Hospital
04.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Tonis College, Inc.
10.2005 - 03.2009
Caregiver
Almora general Hospital (Patient: Eufrocina Arnibal Almora)
01.1999 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
St Louis University
06.1994 - 03.1998
High School Diploma -
Mt. Province General Comprehensive High School
06.1990 - 03.1994
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