Mikhael Vincent Lim
Balilihan, Bohol
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Staff Nurse
King Abdulaziz Medical City
05.2023 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times in the ICU environment.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
- Coordinated post-discharge follow-up services, facilitating continuity of care for patients transitioning out of the ICU setting.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and collaboratively develop treatment strategies.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based infection control practices and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Advocated for individualized patient needs within the context of their unique medical histories, preferences, and goals of care.
Registered Nurse
Aster Sanad Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Demonstrates effective assessment skills to ensure quality patient care is provided
- Performs and documents accurate initial assessment per unit standard which may include: initial observation, obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patients' needs, safety, discharge planning, psych/social/cultural, family needs, multi-system physical assessment, patient/family level of knowledge and readiness to learn about disease process and care requirements.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Providing critical care to the patients and helping them in early recovery by observing for changes in the level of consciousness, intensive monitoring of vital signs especially the respiratory rate, rhythm, depth and pattern including the use of accessory muscles; Assess for cyanosis, oxygen saturation and monitoring ABGs
- Care of patients on mechanical ventilation with effective placement of ET tube by use of CO2 detector and stabilize the tube once is confirmed. Documenting the ET tube position noting cm marking, inserting the need for oral airway and nasogastric gastric contents, aseptic suctioning of airway, responding to alarms noting high resistance or disconnection, and administering muscle-paralyzing agent, sedatives, and opioid analgesics as ordered
- Observes and monitors patient lab work for trends and reports abnormal lab tests to the appropriate physician and obtains appropriate interventions
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintaining a clean, sanitized and safe environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintain equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
Emergency/ICU Staff Nurse
Borja Family Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2019
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of Bohol
Tagbilaran City, Bohol 03.2012
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Feeding Assistance
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Acute Care Expertise
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Personal Care Needs
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Neurological monitoring
- Advanced Life Support
- Respiratory maintenance
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Endotracheal intubation
- Renal function management
- Clinical judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Cardiac monitors
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Assessment
- Pain Management
- Specimen Collection
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Decision-Making
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Point of care testing
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Ethical Practice
Certification
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Training - March 2024
- Basic Life Support Training - May 2023
Timeline
ICU Staff Nurse
King Abdulaziz Medical City
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aster Sanad Hospital
04.2020 - 03.2023
Emergency/ICU Staff Nurse
Borja Family Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
University of Bohol