Education and qualifications
License Registered Nurse, Saudi Commission for Health Specialities, KSA (License no: 12-RN-0028722, valid until September 2016)
License Registered Nurse, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE (License no: RN1013-13, valid until November 24, 2015)
BSc Nursing, University of Perpetual Help, DALTA, Las Piñas, Philippines (2008)
IELTS Band Score 7
Career summary
2013-date Staff Nurse, Primavera Medical Centre, Al Razi Building #64, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Providing excellent standards in patient care, responsible for obtaining health history and assessing current health status of patient
• Carrying out assessment and vital signs taking of patient, demonstrating strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy; providing direct patient care
• Assisting doctor with various procedures including gynaecological exam, Pap smear, IUCD insertion, colposcopy, ultrasounds (for expectant mothers) and in obtaining specimens for laboratory tests
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, delivering clear advice and information for patients on various topics including medications and safe sex practices
• Preparing and administering intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications
• Acting as a proactive member of the nursing team, assisting colleagues where necessary to ensure smooth running of the department
• Responsible for reporting any abnormal results immediately to the physician
• Carrying out additional tasks such as answering telephones, returning calls and refilling prescriptions
2011-2013 Accident & Emergency Nurse, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Responsible for triaging patients in ER according to severity of illness or injury, notifying physician when emergency situations arise
• Monitoring and recording vital signs accurately in an efficient manner
• Extracting venous blood samples, carrying out IV insertion, foley catheter insertion, NGT insertion and feeding
• Participating in “mega code” or cardiac call, in addition to responding to any major disasters externally
• Responsible for taking routine ECG, undertaking initial interpretation and reporting to physician for management
• Managing patients with multiple infusions via use of infusion pumps, also managing patients on mechanical ventilator (ET or Tracheostomy tube)
2009-2011 Laguna Holy Family Hospital, Laguna, Philippines
2011 Intensive Care Unit Nurse
2010 Operating Room/Delivery Room Nurse
2009-2010 Ward Nurse
Professional training
Basic Life support for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association (2014)
Intravenous Therapy Refresher Course, Laguna Provincial Hospital, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines (2011)
Advance Cardiac Life Support, St Anne College, Lucena City (2011)
Intravenous Therapy Training, University of Perpetual Help Medical Center, Las Piñas, Philippines (2008)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training, Red Cross Basic Course, UPHSD, Las Piñas, Philippines (2008)
“Reaching Professionalism through Nursing Jurisprudence”, UPHSD, Las Piñas, Philippines (2008)
“The Emerging role of the Nurse in Promoting Mental Health” UPHSD, Las Piñas, Philippines (2007)
Personal details
Languages: English (fluent), Tagalog (mother tongue)
