MARICHO CHAVEZ
Registered Nurse
Fountain Road, London
Summary
Experienced nursing professional specializing in renal dialysis, obstetrics, gynecology, and elderly care. Seeking Senior Staff Nurse position to deliver exceptional patient care and collaborate effectively with team members. Passionate about improving patients' lives and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
St George's University Hospitals
07.2006 - Current
- Deliver safe, high-quality dialysis treatment to both acute and chronic patients across ICU, CCU, oncology, haematology, medical, and surgical units.
- Collaborate as an active member of the dialysis nursing team, ensuring patient-centered care.
- Lead and manage the unit in the absence of the nurse manager, effectively coordinating care and prioritizing tasks to maintain smooth operations.
- Communicate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to address physical, nutritional, psychological, social, and emotional needs. Plan and coordinate discharges, working closely with primary healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Serve as Care Plan Coordinator and contribute to the Focused Care Plan Committee, supporting care plan implementation and staff education within the workplace.
- Provide education on dialysis practices to doctors, nurses, medical and pharmacy students through both formal lectures and hands-on training sessions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the urokinase/T.P.A. policy, expanding the clinical responsibilities of dialysis nurses.
- Perform and document specialized dialysis procedures, including skilled venepuncture for cannulating patient access points such as AV fistulas and grafts.
Senior Staff Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
Waterford Regional Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2006
- Provide safe and effective dialysis treatment for patients in ICU, CCU, oncology, haematology, medical, and surgical wards.
- Work as part of the nursing team in the dialysis unit.
- Take charge of the unit when the manager is away, handling coordination and priorities.
- Communicate with patients, medical staff, and support teams to address patients' physical, emotional, and social needs, and help plan their discharge and ongoing care.
- Serve as a care plan coordinator and help implement workplace teaching through the focused care plan committee.
- Teach dialysis-related topics to healthcare staff and students through formal and informal sessions.
- Help create and apply the urokinase/T.P.A. policy, expanding nurses' responsibilities in the unit.
- Perform and document dialysis procedures, including skilled tasks like cannulating patient access points such as fistulas and grafts.
Staff Nurse-Renal Dialysis Unit
Almosa General Hospital
11.1999 - 01.2002
- Assess, plan, deliver, and review patient care based on evidence, considering their physical, emotional, mental, and cultural needs.
- Take blood samples using venipuncture and from Hickman or vascular lines, and respond to the results.
- Educate patients and their families about kidney-friendly diets, medications, fluid limits, and offer emotional support, especially to those who are grieving.
- Provide compassionate care to terminally ill and end-stage patients, helping manage pain and relieve symptoms.
- Act quickly in emergencies, performing CPR and using a defibrillator when needed.
- Plan for patient discharge by identifying their specific needs and working with community healthcare providers to ensure continuous care.
- Prepare equipment and assist doctors in placing different types of dialysis catheters, such as single, double lumen, and subclavian lines.
Staff Nurse OBGYNE Ward
West Visayas State University Hospital
03.1998 - 10.1999
- Provide the best possible care to patients before and after childbirth.
- Support patients during labor, delivery, and critical care situations.
- Help manage the ward safely and efficiently.
- Respond to patients' needs promptly, using good time management and prioritization skills.
Staff Nurse Care for the Elderly
Home for the Aged
11.1996 - 01.1998
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop and regularly update individualized care plans based on physical, psychological, and age-specific needs.
- Provide emotional support to relatives and team members coping with bereavement and loss.
- Participate in discharge planning, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient transitions.
- Oversee the management of the unit in the absence of the ward manager, ensuring continuity of care and smooth operations.
- Take responsibility for wound assessment, management, and treatment, promoting optimal healing and patient comfort.
Staff nurse/General Nursing
Ramon Tabiana Memorial Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1996
- Deliver comprehensive, hands-on nursing care tailored to each patient's plan of care, while respecting their privacy, dignity, personal preferences, and beliefs.
- Actively engage in gaining knowledge and practical experience across all areas of nursing practice, both theoretical and clinical.
- Work towards achieving relevant professional qualifications to enhance skills and provide high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iloilo
01.1988 - 01/1992
High School Diploma - undefined
Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School
01.1984 - 01/1988
Balibagan Elementary School
01.1978 - 01/1984
Skills
Energetic and enthusiastic
Fast Learner
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Ambitious and hard working
Direct patient care
Emergency care
Clinical leadership
Nursing staff supervision
Care planning
Honest and Reliable
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
St George's University Hospitals
07.2006 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse - Renal Dialysis Unit
Waterford Regional Hospital
08.2002 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse-Renal Dialysis Unit
Almosa General Hospital
11.1999 - 01.2002
Staff Nurse OBGYNE Ward
West Visayas State University Hospital
03.1998 - 10.1999
Staff Nurse Care for the Elderly
Home for the Aged
11.1996 - 01.1998
Staff nurse/General Nursing
Ramon Tabiana Memorial Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iloilo
01.1988 - 01/1992
High School Diploma - undefined
Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School
01.1984 - 01/1988
Balibagan Elementary School
01.1978 - 01/1984