Jessa Marie Canales
Cebu City,Philippines
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in hospital, clinic, and occupational health settings, providing compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse healthcare environments. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, medication administration, occupational health services, and health education. Experienced in managing workplace injuries and illnesses, conducting health screenings, maintaining accurate medical records, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to promote employee and patient well-being. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. Committed to continuous professional development and dedicated to contributing to organizational excellence through quality healthcare services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Nurse
Maxicare Healthcare Services Inc.
Cebu City, Philippines
01.2026 - I currently work here
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine screenings as part of preventative healthcare measures.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in documentation.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.
Company Nurse
MAC Builders
Ormoc City, Philippines
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, accurately documenting findings and alerting physicians to any changes requiring attention.
- promoting employee health, preventing illness and injury, and providing basic medical care in the workplace.
- Providing first aid and emergency treatment for work-related and non-work-related illnesses or injuries.
- Assessing employees' health concerns and determining if further medical attention is needed.
- Monitoring employees' vital signs and health status.
- Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring confidentiality.
- Administering prescribed medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
- Assisting with pre-employment, annual, return-to-work, and other occupational health examinations.
- Coordinating vaccination programs, annual physical examinations, and health screenings.
- Implementing workplace health and wellness programs, such as health education, nutrition, mental health awareness, and disease prevention.
- Monitoring occupational hazards and promoting workplace safety in collaboration with the Safety Officer and Human Resources.
- Investigating workplace injuries and illnesses and preparing incident reports.
- Managing sick leave, fit-to-work clearances, medical referrals, and return-to-work programs.
- Coordinating with hospitals, clinics, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) for employee healthcare needs.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety laws and company policies.
- Managing clinic supplies, medicines, and medical equipment inventory.
- Preparing monthly or annual health reports and other documentation required by management or government agencies.
- Providing health counseling and educating employees on healthy lifestyle practices.
Registered Staff Nurse
Immaculate Conception Clinic and Hospital
Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippine
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring respect, dignity, and confidentiality were upheld in all interactions.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following healthcare plans and physician instructions.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes to improve and update care plans.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with promptness and efficiency, stabilising patients until further medical help arrived.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify care needs, potential risks, and improvement areas.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recording data in patient files for medical team review.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine diagnosis of patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Leyte College
Ormoc City, Philippines 06.2008 - 04.2013
Skills
- Core Nursing Skills
Comprehensive patient assessment and triage
Clinical judgment and critical thinking
Emergency response and basic life support (BLS)
Medication administration and patient monitoring
Wound care and dressing changes
Infection prevention and control
Intravenous (IV) therapy and venipuncture
Vital signs monitoring and documentation
Patient education and health counseling
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
Occupational Health & Company Nursing
Occupational health assessments
First aid and emergency management in the workplace
Pre-employment, annual, and return-to-work medical evaluations
Management of work-related injuries and illnesses
Health promotion and wellness program implementation
Vaccination and immunization program coordination
Medical record management and confidentiality
Case management and employee health monitoring
Coordination with physicians, hospitals, and HMOs
Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Clinic Nursing Skills
Outpatient patient care
Patient triage and appointment coordination
Assisting physicians during consultations and minor procedures
Specimen collection and diagnostic test preparation
Medical supply and inventory management
Health screening and preventive care
Hospital Nursing Skills
Acute patient care
Bedside nursing and patient monitoring
Care planning and implementation
Collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Discharge planning and patient education
Documentation and nursing handovers
Medical-surgical nursing support
Professional Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Compassionate, patient-centered care
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments
Team collaboration and leadership
Problem-solving and decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Professional ethics and confidentiality
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Standard First Aid Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Philippines
Interests
- Volunteering in community health and outreach programs
- Health and wellness advocacy
- Reading healthcare and medical literature
- Fitness and exercise
- Hiking or outdoor activities
- Badminton
- Running or walking
- Traveling and exploring new cultures
- Listening to music
- Photography
Timeline
Clinic Nurse
Maxicare Healthcare Services Inc.
01.2026 - I currently work here
Company Nurse
MAC Builders
07.2019 - 01.2024
Registered Staff Nurse
Immaculate Conception Clinic and Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Leyte College
06.2008 - 04.2013