MAY REFUGIO
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with 16 years of experience, committed to providing high quality patient care. Adept in delivering exceptional patient care in high-stress, fast-paced environment. Dependable team member with strong critical and analytical skills. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT NURSE
KING KHALID UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL-KING SAUD MEDICAL
Riyadh , Riyadh Region
2016.04 - Current
- Maintains high standards of patient care in the department or unit.
- Ensure the appropriate delegation of the care of patients and other duties when coordinating the staff.
- Undertakes a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment of clients using suitable assessment tools underpinned by evidence-based knowledge.
- Takes appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations and other situations that compromise client safety.
- Maintains patient records within agreed standards.
- Continuously evaluates the client's progress toward expected outcomes, including treatments and provides health education in collaboration with the client and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates competency in the use of specific equipment related to my unit e.g. monitors, PCA machine, blood warmers, IV pumps etc.
- In the absence of the Head Nurse, takes charge of the clinical area for management of the daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff based upon individual patient need.
- Participates in unit activities and continually monitors quality improvement activities to improve standards and adheres to ROPs, and other Organization policies as well as accreditation policies.
- Displays energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Complies with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Stays up to date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Follows strict care standards to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries.
- Expertly manages pain and symptoms with safe and optimum treatment regimens.
- Cares about patients and goes beyond minimums to meet individual needs.
- Leverage person-centered care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Tracks and addresses patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimizing discomfort.
- Oversees, trains and mentors student and junior nursing staff.
- Deals with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Conducts informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
STAFF NURSE-RECOVERY ROOM
MAGRABI HOSPITALS AND CENTERS
DAMMAM , EASTERN PROVINCE
2009.03 - 2015.03
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Generated Key Performance Indicator reporting to drive better performance.
STAFF NURSE
UM AL HAMAM CHARITABLE SOCIETY DISPENSARY
Al Qatif , Eastern Province
2007.05 - 2009.01
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritization abilities to safely care for 30 patients.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
STAFF NURSE
EAST AVENUE MEDICAL CENTER
QUEZON CITY , PHILIPPINES
2006.02 - 2006.08
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Met frequent patient monitoring requirements through strategic workload planning.
- Recorded incidents promptly, escalating to senior nursing staff for assistance.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Supported children to identify and manage their feelings and behaviors.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Assessed patients' condition, swiftly creating and implementing individual care plans.
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to provide safe, appropriate patient-centred care.
- Prescribed and reviewed medication plans in line with current evidence-based practice for optimized patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
Nabua 2001.06 - 2005.03
Skills
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Patient-centered care
- Caseload management
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Medication storage and disposal
- Phlebotomy
- Staff performance evaluations
- Computerized charting
Languages
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
Unit Based Council MEMBER (2022- PRESENT)
- Collaborates with team in development of projects in our unit which create positive change and enhance patient care.
- Resolves issues concerning patient care promoting interprofessional collaboration between colleagues and among health team members resulting in high quality patient care.
Certification
- NCLEX PASSER, STATE OF TEXAS - 01/17/2024
- REGISTERED NURSE - PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION COMMISSION - PHILIPPINES - 07/26/2005
- REGISTERED NURSE - SAUDI COUNCIL FOR HEALTH SPECIALTIES -SAUDI ARABIA - 02/06/2007
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - 9/13/2023
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT - 05/11/2023
Timeline
POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT NURSE
KING KHALID UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL-KING SAUD MEDICAL
2016.04 - Current
STAFF NURSE-RECOVERY ROOM
MAGRABI HOSPITALS AND CENTERS
2009.03 - 2015.03
STAFF NURSE
UM AL HAMAM CHARITABLE SOCIETY DISPENSARY
2007.05 - 2009.01
STAFF NURSE
EAST AVENUE MEDICAL CENTER
2006.02 - 2006.08
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
2001.06 - 2005.03
- NCLEX PASSER, STATE OF TEXAS - 01/17/2024
- REGISTERED NURSE - PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION COMMISSION - PHILIPPINES - 07/26/2005
- REGISTERED NURSE - SAUDI COUNCIL FOR HEALTH SPECIALTIES -SAUDI ARABIA - 02/06/2007
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - 9/13/2023
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT - 05/11/2023
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