Romar Galvan
Staff Nurse
Zone 1, Old San Roque, Pili,Camarines Sur
Summary
Knowledgeable Critical Care Registered Nurse with superior knowledge of cardiovascular treatments, techniques and diagnostic procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular OR/SICU
Bicol Medical Center
Naga City
11.2021 - Current
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse, Surgery Ward
Bicol Medical Center
Naga City
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for up to 25-30 surgical patients per day.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Staff Nurse, Medical Ward
Bicol Medical Center
Naga City
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse, Infection Control Unit
Bicol Medical Center
Naga City
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Naga University
Naga City 06.2009 - 03.2016
Master of Arts - Medical-Surgical Nursing (41 Units)
Unibersidad De Santa Isabel
Naga City 11.2017 - Current
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Patient education
Patient counseling
Emergency Procedures
Case management
Critical care
Patient Management
Direct Patient Care
Infection control measures
Hospice and palliative care
Certification
Critical Care Nursing (Philippine Heart Center)
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Cardiovascular OR/SICU
Bicol Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse, Surgery Ward
Bicol Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse, Medical Ward
Bicol Medical Center
01.2019 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Medical-Surgical Nursing (41 Units)
Unibersidad De Santa Isabel
11.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse, Infection Control Unit
Bicol Medical Center
10.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Naga University
06.2009 - 03.2016