Kenneth C. Kitong
La Trinidad
Summary
Driven healthcare professional with extensive experience in fast-paced medical-surgical environment, seeking to transition into new field. Developed strong skills in patient care management and effective communication. Capable of leveraging clinical skills to excel in diverse settings and contribute to team success.
Responsibilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
AC SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER
Angeles City, Province Of Pampanga, Philippines
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing safety standards within the healthcare facility.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies for improved compliance.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to streamline patient care processes and enhance service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and promoting teamwork within nursing units.
- 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.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
01.2023
Skills
- Good Leadership and Management Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessments
- End-of-life care
- Critical care nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Enteral feeding
- Blood transfusion
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Time management abilities
- Tracheostomy care
- Discharge planning
- Emergency care
- Patient safety
Certification
- NC2 Health Care Services
- NC2 Caregiving
- INTAVENOUS (IV) INSERTION SKILL TRAINING
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Languages
English
Tagalog
Ilocano
Kankana-ey
Ibaloi
Timeline
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse - AC SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER
01.2023 - Current
University of The Cordilleras - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Award
Outstanding Nurse Intern