Maria Lourdes Copioso
Escalante
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 25 years in hospital and home care settings, specialising in support for elderly and medically complex individuals. Expertise in patient assessment, personal care, mobility support, and health monitoring, with a strong focus on promoting dignity and independence. Seeking roles as Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Disability Support Worker, Community Support Worker, or Kaiawhina in New Zealand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Nurse
Vicente Gustilo District Hospital
Escalante, Philippines
03.2021 - 06.2026
- Supervise and coordinate patient care activities.
- Monitor patient conditions and ensure quality care delivery.
- Support patients and families through effective communication.
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Promote patient safety and infection control practices
- Trained junior nurses and healthcare assistants, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
Home Care Nurse
Al Sama Home Health Care
Al-Ain, Abu-Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Delivered home nursing care while coordinating support for clients’ daily needs.
- Managed personal care and daily living activities with client-focused dignity.
- Tracked health conditions closely and escalated changes to relevant professionals.
- Promoted independence and well-being by guiding safe daily routines.
- Maintained trusted relationships with clients and family members through clear updates.
Staff Nurse
Vicente Gustilo District Hospital
Escalante, Philippines
07.1994 - 10.2013
- Provided direct patient care across hospital settings with consistent standards.
- Delivered prescribed treatments and medications according to care plans.
- Led patient assessments and maintained monitoring to guide clinical decisions.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare teams to sustain effective care.
- Managed accurate patient records and care documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Colegio de San Agustin - Bacolod
Bacolod City, Neg. Occ01-1992
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Infection control practices
- Patient documentation
- Elderly care support
- Disability support
- Mobility and transfer assistance
- Health and safety awareness
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Client-centred care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management and reliability
- Empathy and compassion
Languages
English
Filipino
Certification
- Philippine Registered Nurse (PRC Licensed)
- Standard First Aid Certification - April 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified - April 2025
Custom
6,C2,6,C2
Timeline
Head Nurse
Vicente Gustilo District Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2026
Home Care Nurse
Al Sama Home Health Care
10.2013 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse
Vicente Gustilo District Hospital
07.1994 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Colegio de San Agustin - Bacolod