Irma Mae Labuguen

• 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.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
• Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
• Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
• Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in a high-volume clinical setting.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
• Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
• Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Nursing care in pediatric ward and pediatric ICU on mechanical ventilators with tracheostomy, gastrostomy, catheters and other contraptions.

Administer tube feedings

Medication administration (oral, rectal, IV, IM, ID, SC).

Multidisciplinary team coordination for patient safety and improvement.

Vital signs monitoring from portable machine and cardiac monitor.

Assessment of patient from baseline and if any changes, proper escalation and communication to Physician.

Specialised and individualised care plan

Discharge planning from day of admission.

Patient and family education.

Follow up care coordination for continuity of care.

Wound care, gastrostomy care and tracheostomy care.

IV cannulation and IV therapy.

Specimen collection (urine, blood, respiratory specimen)

Prompt identification of deteriorating patient and emergency care.

Excellent time management.

General nurse rotating ER, pediatric and general ward administering medications in different routes.

Vital signs monitoring.

Escalate changes in patient condition.

Administration of IV fluid, monitoring IV site.

Administering IV fluid.

Perform independent nursing intervention.