LESTER BRIX TORREGOZA
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Staff Nurse with significant experience in delivering patient care and ensuring high standards of practice. Proven track record in administering medications and IVs while advocating for patient needs. Skilled in clinical procedures, patient assessment, and care planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Chong Hua Hospital
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu, Philippines
03.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure accurate patient assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently within the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
Community Health Nurse
Department Of Health-Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development
Bato, Province Of Leyte, Philippines
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Conducted health assessments to identify community needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Educated diverse populations on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on individual health outcomes.
- Implemented public health initiatives to promote vaccination and early detection programs.
- Advocated for underserved populations, ensuring equitable access to healthcare services.
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Velez College
Cebu City, Province Of Cebu, Philippines03-2010
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Vaccine administration
- Health promotion
- Monitoring vital signs
- Medical procedure preparation
Certification
- Charge Nurse Training
- Peritoneal Dialysis Training
- Nurse Preceptorship Training
- ECG-Pharmacology Training
- Basic Life Support Training
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Chong Hua Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Department Of Health-Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development
01.2016 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Velez College