Jojo Caldona
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Experienced in providing compassionate care in healthcare settings, focused on patient well-being and support. Capable of enhancing patient comfort and recovery through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, maintaining clean and safe environment, and collaborating with medical professionals. Multi tasker, patient and kind with a flexible mindset.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Clinical Health Care Assistant
EAST ANGLIA ULTRASOUND SERVICES LTD.
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
12.2023 - Current
- Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining clients histories and medical records on ASTRIA and MEDESK (Record keeping software).
- Assisting Specialist Sonographers and other healthcare teams during the ultrasound examination.
- Maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment and comply with the highest standard of prevention of infection and control.
- Maintaining the clinical stocks, checking the expiry the expiry and requisition of the medical supplies needed in the scanning room.
- Preparing the list of patients before the clinic the starts.
- Maintaining the dignity and confidentiality to all clients, visitors, and colleagues.
- Assisting clients who have limited mobility.
- Maintaining the annual mandatory training both in clinical and administrative.
Nursing Aide
TAIWAN JEN AI SANOTARIUM
Taoyuan City, Taiwan
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Monitored vital signs, contributing to early detection of health issues.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing overall patient well-being.
- Improved patient mobility with assistance in walking and physical exercises.
- Kept records of patient interactions and reported any changes observed to nursing staff.
- Helped lift or turn bedridden patients reducing risk of bedsores.
- Prepared healthy meals to support patient wellness.
- Assisted in basic wound care, promoting swift healing processes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Maintained patient comfort by providing personal care services.
- Ensured clean and safe environment by performing housekeeping duties.
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimise problems.
- Recorded vital signs and other metrics to inform care team of ongoing progress.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Nursing Aide
PROVINCIAL PRIVATE JINREN MENTAL INSTITUTION
Bade City, Taiwan
11.2015 - 11.2018
- Taking Care of mentally retarded patients
- Provide personal care (clean and bathe patients or residents
- Maintain patients hygiene and change beddings.
- Collect specimen such as urine, feces, sputum.
- Apply clean dressing, support bandages under the supervision of a doctor.
- Administer medications or treatments such as catheterization, suppositories.
- Turn, reposition and move patients between wheelchair, seat and bed.
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report medical attention such as bruises, open wounds, or blood and urine.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output.
- Prepared healthy meals to support patient wellness.
- Maintained patient comfort by providing personal care services.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care services.
- Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
Midwife
CANDON CITY HOSPITAL
Candon City, Philippines
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management during labour.
- Maintained detailed medical records for accurate tracking of patient history.
- Performed neonatal examinations after birth guaranteeing early detection of abnormalities.
- Achieved positive feedback from patients due to excellent bedside manners and empathetic approach.
- Ensured successful delivery by providing expert prenatal care and support.
- Provided emotional support for reduced stress during labour.
- Handled emergency situations, ensuring immediate response to high-risk conditions.
- Monitored patient progress, leading to timely identification of potential risks.
- Monitored pregnancy progress to quickly identify prenatal health risks and concerns.
- Delivered specialised care for pregnant women during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal periods.
- Dealt professionally and emphatically with emotionally charged situations with care.
- Monitored progress and administered medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour.
Pharmacy assistant
SOUTH STAR DRUGS INC.
Pasay City, Philippines
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Managed cash till accurately whilst handling transactions, minimising any financial discrepancies.
- Managed stock levels effectively to prevent shortages or excesses.
- Assisted in the dispensing of prescriptions to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Utilised comprehensive knowledge of over-the-counter medicines to provide accurate advice to customers.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the pharmacy, promoting a healthy environment for customers.
- Dispensed medications under supervision of pharmacist, ensuring safe practices at all times.
- Supported pharmacist in compiling monthly reports to monitor sales trends and inventory levels.
- Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications and filling orders.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable healthcare advice and service.
- Assisted with dispensing duties during busy periods to aid pharmacy workflow.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, shop hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Confirmed patient details before dispensing medication, eliminating prescription errors.
- Consulted senior pharmacy staff for additional advice on complex patient health queries.
- Dispensed medication accurately against customer prescriptions.
- Processed customer payments and completed related order paperwork for pharmacy actions.
- Worked under guidance of pharmacist to prepare compounds and dispense medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
NORTH LUZON PHILIPPINES STATE COLLEGE
Philippines 06.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LORMA COLLEGE OF NURSING
Philippines 06.2007 - 04.2010
GCSEs -
SAINT JOSEPH INSTITUTE
Candon City, Philippines 06.2003 - 03.2007
Primary -
SAINT JOSEPH INSTITUTE
Candon City, Philippines 06.1997 - 03.2003
Skills
- Infection prevention and control
- Wound dressing expertise
- Multitasking under pressure
- Respecting cultural differences
- Patient care
- Taking blood samples
- Empathy and compassion
- Disability support
- Patient care plans
- Patient safeguarding
- Nursing care
- Elderly care
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Health Care Assistant
EAST ANGLIA ULTRASOUND SERVICES LTD.
12.2023 - Current
Nursing Aide
TAIWAN JEN AI SANOTARIUM
04.2019 - 08.2023
Nursing Aide
PROVINCIAL PRIVATE JINREN MENTAL INSTITUTION
11.2015 - 11.2018
Midwife
CANDON CITY HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 08.2015
Pharmacy assistant
SOUTH STAR DRUGS INC.
02.2011 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
NORTH LUZON PHILIPPINES STATE COLLEGE
06.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LORMA COLLEGE OF NURSING
06.2007 - 04.2010
GCSEs -
SAINT JOSEPH INSTITUTE
06.2003 - 03.2007
Primary -
SAINT JOSEPH INSTITUTE
06.1997 - 03.2003
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