Katrina Vergara
Registered Nurse
Paranaque City
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a positive outlook. Proven track record of taking on extra responsibilities to support team goals. Compassionate nurse focused on patient care, excelling in multitasking and prioritizing patient well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ospital Ng Paranaque District II
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Taguig Pateros District Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Admin Associate /Expat Passport Documentation
FIRST GENPACT INFORMATION TECH. INC.
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Provide full passports and administrative support such as;
- Receiving EXPAT new employees working in the company.
- Quality check their valid stay, passport details, arrival stamps and departure stamps.
- Preparing all documents for them like, training agreement, meal form etc.
- Taking picture for newly hired employee.
- Encoding their details in the master file.
- Checking what kind of working visa should be apply for them to be legally work here in the Philippines.
- Preparing all the necessary documents needed in applying visa in the Philippines.
Visa Operation Officer
VFS SERVICES PHILIPPINES PRIVATE INC.
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Provide administrative support to the Visa Office.
- Assess applications for migration and/or temporary entry to Australia and United Kingdom.
- Accepting applications and supporting documents.
- Accepting Visa fee and service charge.
- Processing applications and data entry.
- Handling customer queries in person, by email and on the telephone.
- Assisting client in their online data entry and attach scan documents using MMI Account for Australia.
- Quality check the data entry of the submission officer and back office team.
- Sending reports to the finance department, deputy manager and Australian Embassy; (daily, weekly and monthly)
- A. number of walk-in applicant, online, type of visa, queries (email, phone and walk-in)
- B. managers cheque for visa fee and other services.
- C. service level agreement in Call Centre Department.
- D. Office Supplies need for a month.
- E. summary of 2go pick up document for submission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Consolacion University Philippines
Malolos, Province Of Bulacan, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application: Word
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Ospital Ng Paranaque District II
03.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Taguig Pateros District Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2023
Admin Associate /Expat Passport Documentation
FIRST GENPACT INFORMATION TECH. INC.
09.2019 - 03.2021
Visa Operation Officer
VFS SERVICES PHILIPPINES PRIVATE INC.
09.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Consolacion University Philippines
04.2001 -
Trainings And Seminars
- Basi Life Support (Didactic) , 08/01/2024 - 08/02/2024
- Infection Control, 10/11/2022
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting, 10/11/2022
- Advance Cardiac Life Support, 11/15/2022
- PDC (Professional Development Centre), Deputy Manager Score: Medium Term, 12/21/2018 - 12/22/2018
- UK Visa Application Centre (Brunei), Accepting Visa Application for UK Visa, 04/13/2016 - 04/14/2016
License
Registered Nurse, 0934419
Special Skills And Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Able to interface on a professional level at all times with a variety of different personalities/persons
- Ability to organize, prioritize and work under extreme work pressure, heavy workload and deadlines.
- Self-motivated, initiative, maintains a high level of energy.
- Can work and communicate effectively with minimal supervision.
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