EM CORDOVA
San Lucas,Barotac Viejo,Iloilo
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a bachelor of science in nursing and clinical nursing credentials with a diverse background in patient care.Experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Magrabi Ambulatory Center
Jeddah
12.2010 - Current
- Ensure that quality Nursing care is given to the patients
- Understand the concepts of prevention of cross infection and provides correct information regarding treatment or follow up appointments
- Check all ophthalmic drops and medicines in doctor's room for examination
- Carrying out Intravenous Flouresciene Angiograpy procedure as ordered by the Physician
- Administration of dilating drops prior to retina examination
- Assisting the doctor in Retinal Photo-coagulation procedure
- Provide assistance to medical staff when examining patients and carry out procedures efficiently
- Assisting the Surgeon in Operating Room in doing intravitreal injections
- Giving Intravenous injections, Intramuscular injections, Subcutaneous injections.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Actively participated in continuing professional development activities related to ophthalmic care.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained electronic medical records.
- comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' visual acuity and eye health.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians for ocular conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assisted ophthalmologists with patient examinations, treatments and diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated communication between providers, staff and patients' families.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure safety standards were met in the clinic setting.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided education to patients on the importance of preventative eye care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored post-operative care, including follow up visits and medication regimens.
- Prepared operating rooms for surgeries according to established protocols.
Private Duty Nurse
Iloilo Mission Hospital
Iloilo City
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Providing adequate medical assessment and history in collaboration with other members of the healthcare such as the physician or the dietician.
- Administration of medications and treatments (as pre ordered by the physician.) Changes dressings, bandages and contraptions as prescribed.
- Providing patient in self-care like dental needs, bathing needs
- Providing range of motion exercises (maybe passive or active depending on the condition of the patient.) Providing an assertive plan to prevent bed sores, contractures and muscle wasting for a bed ridden patient.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis and physician orders.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications as prescribed by a physician per agency policies and procedures.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Casual Nurse
Iloilo Mission Hospital
Iloilo
10.2005 - 01.2006
- Provide Nursing care to the patients and support to the doctors according to standards, policies, and procedures of the hospital
- Utilizes knowledge of the etiology, pathophysiology, and prognosis of prevalent illnesses
- Identifies patient's needs, plans, gives and evaluates nursing care.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Central Philippine University
01.2005
Graduate, High School -
Barotac Viejo National High School
01.2001
Saint Paul School
Barotac Viejo Iloilo,PhilippinesSkills
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Resource Allocation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Tracheostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Team Training and Development
- Emergency Procedures
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Skill Development
- Wound Care
- Intake and Discharge
- Infectious Disease Control
- ADL Assistance
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Supply Restocking
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Emotional Awareness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Discharging
- Patient Evaluation
- SBAR Communication
- Bi-Lingual in English and Arabic
- Disease Management Programs
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Feeding Assistance
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Procedure Preparations
- Patient Reaction Monitoring
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Medical Evaluation
- Community Advocate
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Professional Bedside Manner
- IV Setup
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Immunization Skills
- Palliative and Pain Management
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Care Planning
- Collecting Vitals
Equipment Handled
- BP apparatus
- Glucometer
- ECG tracing
- Nebulizer
- Suction machine
- Syringe pump
- Infusion pump
- Cardiac monitor
- Pulse oximeter
- Opthalmic clinical equipments: Autorefraction machine (adult/pedia), Optical Coherence Topography machine, corneal pachymeters, Pentacam, Argon laser, Yag laser, Selective Trabeculectomy laser, Fundus machine, direct and indirect ophthalmoscope, Ocular tonometer, Portable slit lamp, TAU-clave 3000 (autoclave machine)
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Filipino
- Date of Birth: 08/17/84
- Gender: Female
- Religion: Roman Catholic
LISCENSE
- The Saudi examination for health care professionals (PROMETRICS)-license No. 11-jn-000247
- Registered Nurse-Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines-license No. 0374630
Training
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ Basic Life Support (June 2023)
- Infection Control Practices (October 2023)
- HAZMAT Training course (July 2023)
- Crash Cart Training (September 2023)
- Code Blue Training Course (November 2023)
- Yearly Competency-based training
- Cardiac Emergencies (October 31,2014)
- Living well with diabetes during the holy month of Ramadan (July 06,2014)
- Nursing in services lectures
- Yearly mandatory Intravenous Therapy.
Languages
tagalog
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Korean
Beginner
A1
References
- Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim M.D, FRCS, Vitreo- Retinal Consultant, Magrabi Hospital and Centers, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 21455, +699502890069
- Dr. Alaa El- Danasoury M.D, FRCS, Chief of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Unit, Magrabi Hospital and Centers, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 21455, +966503006051
- Dr. Mohammed Abdellatif, FRCS, Occuloplasty Consultant, Magrabi Hospital and Centers, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 21455, +966535398111
- Mr. Larry Amazona, Head nurse, Iloilo Mission Hospital, Jaro, Iloilo, Philippines 5000
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Magrabi Ambulatory Center
12.2010 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Iloilo Mission Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2010
Casual Nurse
Iloilo Mission Hospital
10.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Central Philippine University
Graduate, High School -
Barotac Viejo National High School
Saint Paul School
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