RACHEL ANN ALCALA
Riyadh
Summary
Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs King Abdulaziz Medical City
02.2023 - Current
- Examined patient vital signs and reported patient condition changes and responses
- Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records
- Performed treatments and administered injections according to physician instructions
- Adhered to hospital and departmental policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe work environment
- Assisted physicians with exams, treatments, procedures, and diagnostic tests
- Adhered to infection control protocols to prevent cross contamination between patients
- Updated patient charts and information in company databases, maintaining confidentiality
Staff Nurse
Elite Medical and Surgical Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Utilized advanced diagnostic techniques to accurately diagnose and treat patients with ENT conditions
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss difficult cases and develop optimal treatment strategies for patients with multiple health issues
- Assisted surgical procedures including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, myringotomy, septoplasty, and other minor surgeries as needed
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on new treatments
- Demonstrated expertise in performing various ENT procedures such as tympanometry and audiometry
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient encounter using Electronic Medical Records software
Dental Assistant Nurse
Almohaideb Medical Group
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff
- Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Capitol University
03.2015
Skills
- Patient safety
- Monitoring vital signs
- EKG
- Patient care
- Patient education
- Vaccine administration
- Wound care management
- Infection control measures
- Medication and IV administration
- Surgical nursing
- Specimen collection
- Foley Catheter Insertion and removal
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Time management abilities
- Intravenous therapy
- CPR/AED
Certification
- Philippine Registered Nurse License, 0866400, Active
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (PROMETRIC) License, 16RN005943, Active
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs King Abdulaziz Medical City
02.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Elite Medical and Surgical Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant Nurse
Almohaideb Medical Group
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Philippine Registered Nurse License, 0866400, Active
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (PROMETRIC) License, 16RN005943, Active
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Capitol University
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