GERRY JOHN F. CUMPIO
London
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 13 years of diverse clinical experience providing high-quality, patient-centered care in tertiary hospitals in the Philippines and the United Kingdom. Experienced in acute medical nursing, and the assessment and care of deteriorating patients. Experience in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, phlebotomy, intravenous therapy, wound care, and emergency response. Committed to delivering evidence-based nursing care while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified, Basic Life Support (BLS) trained, and dedicated to continuous professional development and quality improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (Junior Manager/Alder ward)
University Hospital of Lewisham - L&G NHS Trust
2022.06 - 2026.08
- Lead the coordination of clinical care for patients with acute and complex medical conditions within a busy NHS medical ward.
- Act as Nurse in Charge, overseeing patient flow, staffing allocation, escalation of deteriorating patients, and operational management.
- Supervise Band 5 nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and student nurses, providing mentorship, coaching, and clinical support.
- Promote patient safety through clinical risk management, safeguarding, incident reporting, and compliance with the NMC Code.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise discharge planning, reduce delays, and improve patient outcomes.
- Support the Ward Manager in workforce planning, quality improvement initiatives, and service development.
Band 5 Staff Nurse (Alder Ward)
University Hospital of Lewisham -L&G NHS Trust
2020.08 - 2022.06
- Provide comprehensive, evidence-based direct nursing care to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Facilitate the patient’s admission, discharge, and referrals based on the assessment made by the nurse.
- Practice in accordance with the NMC code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate guidelines.
- Promote and assist in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Manage and coordinate the ward or department in the absence of senior staff within allocated resources.
- Support and assist the ward manager in the establishment of a good working atmosphere conducive to patient care.
- Participate in regular team/ward meetings to establish and maintain effective communication and improve quality care.
- Play a key role in supporting the nurse managers in providing high-quality care.
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
- Clinically credible practitioner who can provide effective patient care in a range of clinical settings, having regard for relevant policies and evidence-based nursing.
- Provide support and mentorship for students and junior nurses.
Nurse Unit Manager General Nursing Unit (10 NORTH)
St. Luke's Medical Center
2016.01 - 2020.08
- Making sure that all the staff were adhering to protocol and standards set by the institution, especially in promoting patient safety at all times.
- Conduct daily audits based on the set criteria by the institution and investigate all patient complaints and address on a timely manner.
- Perform direct nursing procedures and provide direct patient care when staffing is needed.
- Assesses with the client (individual, family, population group, and /or community) one’s health status/competence when acting as Clinical Unit-Based Educator (CUBE)/Charge Nurse.
- Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date recording and reporting.
- Ensures completeness, integrity, safety, accessibility and security of information when acting as CUBE/Charge Nurse.
- Adheres to protocol and principles of confidentiality in safekeeping and releasing of records and other information when acting as CUBE/Charge Nurse.
- Implements system of informatics to support the delivery of health care.
- Finalize and submit weekly/monthly/quarterly reports for the following: a. Monthly Accomplishment Report b. Operational Report c. KRA/KPI Dashboard d. Financial Dashboard e. Other reports needed.
- Finalizes yearly budget for approval of the Department Manager with the assistance of the ANUM/CUBE.
- Prepares/Reviews patient assignment of staff for the next shift. Prepares bi-weekly unit staff schedule with the assistance of the ANUM/CUBE/Senior Charge Nurses, Nursing Resource and Staffing Services, and Unit Staffing Coordinator.
- Reviews consumption/utilization and requisition of supplies and equipment for cost-containment.
Assistant Nurse Unit Manager, General Nursing Unit (12 NORTH AND 10 NORTH)
St. Luke's Medical Center
2015.03 - 2015.12
- Perform direct nursing procedures and provide direct patient care when staffing needed.
- Assesses total condition of the nursing unit and identifies work priorities in patient care.
- Prepares staff assignment and training needs in consideration of nurse’s competencies and patient care acuity.
- Transcribes doctor’s order and direct staff nurses to ensure immediate implementation.
- Support the practice of nursing thru technical teaching for new staff nurses, especially during the performance of complex procedures and managing difficult patient and relatives.
- Makes frequent rounds at least twice a day.
- Performs the task of the staff nurses when all the staff becomes unavailable in attending patients’ needs and concerns.
- Actively participate in the conduction of performance appraisal of all nursing personnel in the unit and also recommendation for promotion.
- Adjust the staffing plan based on the patient’s needs every shift.
Nursing Staff Support Officer
St. Luke's Medical Center
2014.02 - 2015.03
- Investigates concerns raised by nursing units and nurses and reports findings to the immediate supervisor verbally and/or in writing within the same shift.
- Acts as a trainer, preceptor, and resource person for newly hired porters and trainees.
- Conducts final interviews for allied health positions and selected nursing administrative positions.
- Serves as the Blood Transfusion Point Person for the entire Nursing Group, ensuring the timely submission of blood transfusion retrieval forms.
- Monitors Blood Transfusion Turnaround Time (TAT) across all nursing units.
- Supports nursing units in conducting root cause analyses to improve blood transfusion retrieval rates and overall Nursing Care Group performance, including Blood Transfusion Turnaround Time (TAT), ECG monitoring compliance, and the management of unclaimed items in each nursing unit.
Contractual Nurse RN Heals
San Lazaro Hospital
2013.01 - 2013.12
- Performed comprehensive nursing procedures and delivered high-quality patient care in the ward.
- Provided holistic nursing care to adult male patients with complex infectious diseases, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, typhoid fever, leptospirosis, tetanus, central nervous system (CNS) infections, and rabies.
- Monitored compliance with health, safety, and infection prevention and control protocols within the unit.
- Served as a patient advocate by conducting comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in clinical condition, and promptly notifying physicians of significant findings or healthcare concerns.
- Educated patients and their families on prescribed procedures, medications, diagnoses, and treatment plans, ensuring they understood essential care instructions, warning signs, and self-care measures throughout the course of treatment.
Education
Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts Science and Technology
Sta. Cruz Manila 2005.01 - 2009.01
Master of Arts in Nursing - Nursing Administration
Philippine Women’s University
2013.01 - 2014.01
Skills
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Deteriorating Patient Management
- Leadership
- Ward Management
- Staff Supervision
- Mentorship & Preceptorship
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Patient Safety
- Risk Management
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Basic life support
- Team Leadership
TRAININGS
- Graduate, Associate Management In Transition (AMIT) St. Lukes Medical Center – Global City March 31- April 8, 2014
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt St. Lukes Medical Center –Global City February 27 - March 31, 2015
- Practice Supervisor Training University Hospital Lewisham NHS Trust November 19, 2021
- Practice Assessor Training University Hospital Lewisham NHS Trust September 5, 2022
- Compact QI Training -Bronze University Hospital Lewisham NHS Trust September 29, 2022
- PICC Line Training University Hospital Lewisham NHS Trust June 26, 2023
- Care of the Acute Ill Patient University Hospital Lewisham NHS Trust
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Progressed from Staff Nurse to Nurse Unit Manager before transitioning to the NHS and achieving promotion to Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse.
- Lead clinical teams during shifts, ensuring safe patient flow, effective workforce allocation, and high standards of evidence-based care.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Band 5 nurses, Healthcare Assistants, student nurses, and newly qualified staff.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives through clinical audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
- Managed staffing, rosters, and operational coordination while maintaining patient safety and service efficiency.
- Served as Blood Transfusion Point Person, monitoring turnaround times and supporting compliance across nursing units.
- Experienced in recruitment, staff interviews, induction, performance management, and competency development.
- Holder of a Master of Arts in Nursing (Nursing Administration), Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Practice Assessor, and Practice Supervisor qualifications.
Timeline
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (Junior Manager/Alder ward)
University Hospital of Lewisham - L&G NHS Trust
2022.06 - 2026.08
Band 5 Staff Nurse (Alder Ward)
University Hospital of Lewisham -L&G NHS Trust
2020.08 - 2022.06
Nurse Unit Manager General Nursing Unit (10 NORTH)
St. Luke's Medical Center
2016.01 - 2020.08
Assistant Nurse Unit Manager, General Nursing Unit (12 NORTH AND 10 NORTH)
St. Luke's Medical Center
2015.03 - 2015.12
Nursing Staff Support Officer
St. Luke's Medical Center
2014.02 - 2015.03
Master of Arts in Nursing - Nursing Administration
Philippine Women’s University
2013.01 - 2014.01
Contractual Nurse RN Heals
San Lazaro Hospital
2013.01 - 2013.12
Metropolitan Medical Center College of Arts Science and Technology
2005.01 - 2009.01