Melissa Padilla
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Organized and dependable Head Nurse with number years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head nurse
King Saud University Medical City
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
02.2012 - Current
- Improved patient care by implementing innovative nursing practices.
- Supervised junior nurses for better health outcomes in the ward.
- Ensured optimal patient safety with diligent monitoring and supervision.
- Developed training programmes to enhance nursing capabilities.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary team meetings, improved communication among staff.
- Collaborated with doctors to create personalised patient care plans.
- Fostered a compassionate environment by promoting empathy amongst staff members.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families and medical teams for better understanding of treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses towards professional growth within the department.
- Handled administrative tasks efficiently, ensured smooth functioning of the nursing unit.
- Maintained high quality of nursing assessments, care planning and team training through performance reviews and periodic supervisions.
- Supervised advanced scheduling of staff rota based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Collaborated with senior management to implement findings from process audits to develop and implement hospital policies.
- Elevated overall staff capability by identifying and addressing knowledge and skills gaps within nursing team by arranging or delivering relevant training.
- Worked closely with fellow nursing professionals to identify strategies for practice development and improvement.
- Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
- Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
- Conducted regular ward rounds for early detection of any health complications in patients.
- Produced high quality documentation to enhance ward communication, including developing long-term patient care plans.
- Owned day-to-day operational management of care and nursing team of 100 staffs.
- Pursued Continuous Professional Development (CPD) as evidence of attendance and certificate.
- Executed clinical audits to improve healthcare delivery standards.
- Streamlined nursing documentation process to reduce errors and omissions.
Senior Nicu staff nurse
Procare Riaya Hospital
Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
11.2008 - 12.2011
- Managed patient care by coordinating with multi-disciplinary medical teams.
- Improved patient satisfaction levels by implementing innovative nursing practices.
- Delivered compassionate care for patients, resulting in increased comfort during treatments.
- Provided expert clinical advice to junior nurses, fostering professional growth.
- Participated in hospital-wide infection control initiatives, contributing to a safer environment.
- Reviewed and updated patient records accurately for enhanced treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with doctors for devising personalised patient treatment plans.
- Administered medication as prescribed by physicians, maintaining optimal patient health status.
- Maintained open lines of communication between patients' families and healthcare professionals which ensured transparency in treatment procedures.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities early on.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients which facilitated smooth transitions from hospital to home environments.
- Recognised and responded promptly to emergency situations ensuring safety of patients at all times.
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
Intensive care neonatal nurse
Latifa Hospital (formerly Al Wasl Hospital)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
06.1994 - 05.2007
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill newborns, ensuring optimal comfort.
- Monitored vital signs in neonates, acting quickly during emergencies.
- Administered prescribed medications for improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for comprehensive neonatal care.
- Implemented personalised nursing plans by assessing newborn needs.
- Educated parents about infant's medical condition, easing anxiety and promoting understanding.
- Improved patient outcomes with consistent monitoring of feeding habits and weight gain.
- Assisted paediatricians during examinations and surgical procedures to ensure best practices.
- Maintained hygiene standards within the unit, eliminating chances of infection spread.
- Ensured safe administration of oxygen therapy, improving respiratory function in infants.
- Coordinated discharge planning for smooth transition into home environment.
- Conducted physical assessments of newborns on arrival, identifying immediate health concerns promptly.
- Utilised advanced equipment for precise diagnosis and treatment delivery.
- Prepared infants for transport to other facilities when necessary, ensuring safety throughout journey.
- Adhered to strict infection control guidelines, protecting patients from potential risks.
- Documented all patient information accurately aiding effective treatment planning.
- Participated actively in staff development programmes increasing knowledge base and skills.
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Administered, stored and handled medication within outlined regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Quezon City Medical Center and Colleges
Quezon city Philippines 06.1986 - 04.1990
Nurse specialist - Nursing
Saudi Commission for Health Specialist
Riyadh, Riyadh Region 07.2021 -
Skills
- A very motivated person and always go beyond what is expected for the job
- Strong Leadership skills, oversee the nursing staffs, Delegate task effectively, and motivate the team to provide the best possible care
- Duty delegation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Staff performance evaluations
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- reading, cooking, watching movies,
Certification
Nurse Specialist- SCFHS
Leadership and Management Course - September 2021- March 2022
Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACCN)-2024
NMC Nurses Master Class-III in Nutritional and Healthcare Management. - September 27-28 2024
Accomplishments
Clinical Quality Committee-2023-2024
NICU Projects
Nidcap- Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and assessment Program-2022
Prevention Of Hypothermia in Neonates- 2023
Kangaroo Mother Care - 2024-2025
Prevention Of Intraventricular hemorrhage in Neonates
Timeline
Nurse specialist - Nursing
Saudi Commission for Health Specialist
07.2021 -
Head nurse
King Saud University Medical City
02.2012 - Current
Senior Nicu staff nurse
Procare Riaya Hospital
11.2008 - 12.2011
Intensive care neonatal nurse
Latifa Hospital (formerly Al Wasl Hospital)
06.1994 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Quezon City Medical Center and Colleges
06.1986 - 04.1990
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