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Education
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GEMMA MACASARTE

CRAIGAVON,Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon

Summary

I have been working as an Adult Staff Nurse from January 1992 to April 2001 in the Philippines. From May 2001 to May 2003, I have travelled to United Kingdom and work in Scotland. From June 2003, I have been working in Northern Ireland primarily in Craigavon Area Hospital until April 2019 when I have decided to gain an experience in the Treatment Room in the South Eastern Trust at Montalto Medical Centre, Lisburn Health Centre and other health centres with the SET. Within those years, I have joined as an Agency Nurse working in most Northern Ireland Hospitals. I am compassionate, resilient, can work under pressure and stress as part of the nursing environment, being highly committed in promoting excellent quality patient care and well-being, taking into consideration to provide patient-centred care approach, being passionate and always focus on my nursing role, good problem-solver. adaptive to changes, willing to do overtime when the need arises,

Able to take challenges with good interpersonal skills to all the multidisciplinary teams and the medical and surgical teams.

Maintain a professional communication skills to the patient and family members.



Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

AGENCY NURSE

AXIS NURSING AGENCY
BELFAST, ANTRIM
01.2018 - Current
  • Administered patient medications to improve health outcomes.
  • Developed individualised care plans for improved patient experience.
  • Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for patients.
  • Performed nursing procedures, enhancing patient comfort and wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality patient care by utilising advanced nursing techniques.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care for peaceful transitions.
  • Managed rapidly changing situations with calm professionalism, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly with accuracy, detecting anomalies promptly.
  • Utilised evidence-based practice guidelines in providing optimum care to patients.
  • Aided in the rehabilitation of patients after surgery, promoting speedy recovery.
  • Took charge of wound dressing changes, preventing infections or complications.
  • Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system to safeguard their interests.
  • Handled emergency situations swiftly, reducing risk factors significantly.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care provision.
  • Evaluated responses to treatments and medications accurately; alerted doctors of any adverse reactions promptly.
  • Documented all nursing actions meticulously, enabling accurate record-keeping for future references.
  • Established continuity of care by maintaining accurate treatment records for patients.
  • Optimised recovery for patients following surgery through successful administration of medication, rehabilitation and wound care.
  • Minimised readmission by improving patient compliance with medication.
  • Provided effective and efficient nursing services to [Number]+ patients in fast-paced hospital and care home environments.
  • Enhanced patient experience facilitating communication between healthcare staff, boosting patient satisfaction levels by [Number]%.

TREATMENT ROOM NURSE

SOUTH EASTERN TRUST, MONTALTO MEDICAL CENTRE
BALLYNAHINCH, DOWN
09.2019 - 04.2021

AGENCY NURSE

SCOTTISH NURSING GUILD
BELFAST, DOWN
02.2017 - 06.2019

STAFF NURSE

SOUTHERN TRUST HSC, CRAIGAVON AREA HOSPITAL
CRAIGAVON, ARMAGH
06.2003 - 04.2019

STAFF NURSE

FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE
DALGETY BAY, FIFE
05.2001 - 05.2003

STAFF NURSE

KIDAPAWAN DOCTORS HOSPITAL, INC.
KIDAPAWAN CITY, COTABATO, PHILIPPINES
05.1995 - 04.2001

VOLUNTEER STAFF NURSE

COTABATO PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
AMAS, KIDAPAWAN, PHILIPPINES
01.1992 - 01.1995

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - NURSING

SAN PEDRO COLLEGE
DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES
06.1986 - 04.1991

Skills

  • Patient assessment using SBAR = Situation, Background, Assessment, Result
  • Wound dressing on Post Operative Dressings, Leg Ulcers, Pressure ulcer wound dressings
  • Administration of Medicines = Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Midline
  • Medication administration = Syringe Driver
  • Medication administration = OraL, Nasogastric, Peg, Rig, Jej
  • Palliative care
  • Medication administration using Central Venous Devices = thru Central line, PICC Line, Hickmann Line
  • Infection control = using approprite PPE, adhering to the Hospital Protocol
  • Clinical software proficiency = Expertise in Encompass in Belfast Trust
  • NHS policy understanding = Adhering the Belfast Trust Hospital Policy
  • Health and safety compliance = Attended study days, e-learning, up to date with mandatory tranings
  • Patient confidentiality ,Efficient documentation, adhere to NMC Code of Conduct
  • Blood transfusion administration, ECG
  • Male and Female Catheterisation
  • Clinical judgement, Multi-tasking, flexible hours, being pro-active and taking initiative, can work in many different wards, can work under pressure, as part of being an Agency Nurse in

Adult Nursing

  • Providing Health education to patient and family members for rehabilitation and recuperation of the patient

Affiliations

  • Sewing, Embroidering, Knitting, Organizing, Reading

Accomplishments

Earned 9 Units in Master's Degree in Nursing Administration in Post Graduate Course

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

TREATMENT ROOM NURSE

SOUTH EASTERN TRUST, MONTALTO MEDICAL CENTRE
09.2019 - 04.2021

AGENCY NURSE

AXIS NURSING AGENCY
01.2018 - Current

AGENCY NURSE

SCOTTISH NURSING GUILD
02.2017 - 06.2019

STAFF NURSE

SOUTHERN TRUST HSC, CRAIGAVON AREA HOSPITAL
06.2003 - 04.2019

STAFF NURSE

FOUR SEASONS HEALTH CARE
05.2001 - 05.2003

STAFF NURSE

KIDAPAWAN DOCTORS HOSPITAL, INC.
05.1995 - 04.2001

VOLUNTEER STAFF NURSE

COTABATO PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL
01.1992 - 01.1995

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - NURSING

SAN PEDRO COLLEGE
06.1986 - 04.1991
GEMMA MACASARTE