DEXTER JAN MALIGAYA
CAMBRIDGE,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with extensive expertise in pre and post-operative patient assessment, surgical preparation, and sterile dressing techniques. Proficient in phlebotomy, urethral catheterization, NG tube insertion, and comprehensive catheter/tube care. Skilled in safe medication administration using the EPIC care system, pain management with PCA and T34 pumps, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Adept at health education, particularly diabetes management, infection control, and enteral feeding. Strong background in patient documentation on EPIC EHR systems and safety adherence including falls risk assessment for elderly patients. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and continuously enhancing clinical skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2031
2031
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Staff nurse
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in preparing patients for theatre, ensuring full pre-op assessments and informed consent.
- Delivered evidenced-based nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients recovering from Abdominal, Urological, EENT, Maxillo-facial and Plastic Surgeries.
- Administered IV medications including medication for pain management and symptom control, monitored pre-op and post -op vital signs, identified early signs of complications such as infection and bleeding.
- Identifies early warning signs of health deterioration through vigilant monitoring.
- Coordinated with surgical teams, physiotherapists and dietitians to promote fast-track recovery.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation on EPIC Electronic Health Record Systems.
- Adhered to safety guidelines, minimising workplace incidents.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments and trainings to provide best patient care.
Staff Nurse
Southern Philippines Medical Centre
Davao City, Philippines
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to 15 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 50 patients per shift with 4 nurses on duty.
- Assisted in preparing patients for theatre, ensuring full pre-op assessments and informed consent.
- Delivered evidenced-based nursing care to pre-operative and post-operative patients recovering from Abdominal, Urological, EENT, Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgeries.
- Administered IV medications including medication for pain management and symptom control, monitored pre-op and post -op vital signs, identified early signs of complications such as infection and bleeding.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation manually via Paper Chart.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and promote fast-track recovery.
- Adhered to safety guidelines, minimising workplace incidents.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for a seamless transition home.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments and trainings to provide best patient care.
Company Nurse
Healthway
Davao City, Philippines
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Health Monitoring and Assessment
- First Aid and Emergency Care
- Medical referrals and coordination
- Health Education and Counselling
- Occupational Health and Safety compliance
- Medical Supplies and Inventory Management
- Health Surveillance and Record-Keeping
- Return-to-work and fit-to-work assessments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
Davao City, Philippines 06.2002 - 03.2006
Registered Nurse-Adult with Reg Number (24D1557) - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Council
United KingdomSkills
- Pre and Post operative patient assessment
- Surgical preparation including making sure consent is accurate
- Sterile dressing techniques and wound management
- Phlebotomy, Urethral Catheterization, NG tube insertion
- Catheter/Tubes and drain care (Chest-tubes, Jackson-Pratt, Urethral Catheter, NG/NJ tubes, PEG feeds)
- Safe medication administration (Oral, SC including safe insulin administration, IM, IV) with help of EPIC care system
- Pain management including proper use of PCA and T34 pumps
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Health education including diabetes management
- Safety adherence including falls management risk assessment for especially for elderly patients
- Patient documentation on EPIC EHR systems
- Infection control and prevention
- Enteral feeding knowledge
- Colostomy maintenance
- Basic life support
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Affiliations
- Sports (Basketball, Boxing, Badminton, Bowling, Lawn Tennis)
- Running, Swimming, Cliff Diving
- Karaoke
Accomplishments
I have recently been commended by one of my patient which happens to be an Consultant Anaesthetist at at Addenbrookes 9 years ago by sending and email to PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) quoting
"I was seen by a Consultant Surgeon SG within 15 minutes of arrival and had bloods taken and an iv inserted by the very competent Dexter on the ward."
Certification
Adult Basic Life Support Practical (Cambridge University Hospitals 2023)
Basic Life Support e-learning (Cambridge University Hospitals 2024)
Infection Prevention and Control Level 1 (Cambridge University Hospitals 2023)
Safeguarding Adults Level 1 (Cambridge University Hospitals 2023)
Moving and Handling - Level 2 (Cambridge University Hospitals 2023)
Health, Safety and Welfare (Cambridge University Hospitals 2023)
Information Governance including GDPR and Cyber Security (Cambridge University Hospitals 2024)
Timeline
Staff nurse
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
10.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Southern Philippines Medical Centre
10.2018 - 08.2023
Company Nurse
Healthway
02.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
06.2002 - 03.2006
Registered Nurse-Adult with Reg Number (24D1557) - Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Council
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