Pauline Therese Belono-ac
Zamboanga City,Zamboanga Del Sur
Summary
Dynamic Psychiatric Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Zamboanga City Medical Center, skilled in mental health evaluation and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and individualized treatment planning. Committed to fostering a therapeutic environment while ensuring safety and delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
Offering strong foundation in patient care and commitment to learning and growing in psychiatric setting. Brings solid understanding of nursing principles and ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Developed skills in patient care and crisis intervention in psychiatric healthcare environment seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to manage patient relationships and handle sensitive situations with professionalism. Looking to apply these skills in new and challenging environment.
Empathetic and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal skills and strong foundation in patient care. Possessing knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles and techniques, including patient assessment and crisis intervention. Committed to providing high-quality care to improve patient outcomes and support mental health recovery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Zamboanga City Medical Center
Zamboanga City
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
- Conducted psychiatric assessments to evaluate patient mental health status.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to improve patient coping skills and well-being.
- Documented patient progress and adjusted care plans based on observed changes.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, ensuring safety of patients in acute situations.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self-harm.
- Oversee care of Psychiatric patients; Anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias. Depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. Eating disorders. Personality disorders. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Post- partum disorders, Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and lastly substance-abuse disorders.
- Managed Psychiatric patients with comorbidities; Hypertension, Diabetes, heart diseases on a 1:20 nurse patient ratio.
- Managed approximately 3-4 admissions, and 2-3 discharge in a shift.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated proactively with psychiatrists to adjust treatment plans based on observed changes in symptoms or behavior patterns among patients.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Registered Nurse
Ciudad Medical Zamboanga
Zamboanga City
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted in patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and services effectively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to senior nursing staff promptly.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
Normal Road, Zamboanga City04-2015
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Safety planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Zamboanga City Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ciudad Medical Zamboanga
07.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
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