Maurine Abellon
Romford,Essex
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional demonstrating adaptability and teamwork in diverse nursing environments. Responds swiftly to emergencies and participates in clinical audits, driving improvements in patient safety and care quality. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through a patient-centered approach and empathetic communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge NHS Trust
11.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with promptness and efficiency, stabilising patients until further medical help arrived.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, including CPR, to ensure patient survival.
- Engaged with patients regarding healthcare needs and difficulties, offering tailored advice and problem-solving to improve patient wellbeing.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify care needs, potential risks, and improvement areas.
- Maintained positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during challenging situations.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Delivered clear pre and post procedure instructions to patients, adapting information for those with vulnerabilities, including elderly with dementia, hearing impairments, learning disabilities, and mental illness.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Ensured that thorough assessments are maintained according to the procedures patients will have.
- Demonstrated fair, meticulous and swift approach to assessment, maintaining high quality marking while adhering to tight deadlines.
Clinic Nurse
Marco Polo Hotel
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine screenings as part of preventative healthcare measures.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in documentation.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
- Participated in clinical audits, contributing to improvements in patient care and safety standards.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
Emergency Room Nurse
VRP Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered emergency medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products, following strict protocols for patient safety.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Managed initial patient assessments, prioritising treatment based on clinical urgency in a fast-paced A and E environment.
- Triaged patients and redirected to appropriate settings, reducing accident and emergency service demand.
- Responded to major incidents and disasters as part of the A and E response team, demonstrating the ability to work effectively under extreme pressure.
- Used sound clinical judgement and knowledge to form quick, accurate assessments of diverse patient conditions.
- Worked efficiently under pressure to meet demands of overpopulated accident and emergency waiting rooms.
- Developed and implemented guidelines for the management of common A and E presentations, enhancing the consistency of patient care.
- Participated in medical audits to analyse department performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges
Mandaluyong City, Philippines01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Siquijor State College
Larena, Siquijor, Philippines01-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Clinical assessment
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response
- Basic life support
- First aid administration
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation accuracy
- Nursing documentation standards
- Medical confidentiality
- Quality improvement
- Risk management
- Health education
- Patient education strategies
- Patient interaction techniques
- Time management
- Team collaboration techniques
- Teamwork
- Professionalism in nursing
- Clinical judgment accuracy
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving adaptability
- Decision making under stress
- Adaptability to change
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Empathetic listening techniques
- Therapeutic communication techniques
- Interpersonal rapport
- Nursing leadership
- Perioperative care
- Blood collection
- Therapeutic communication techniques
- Nursing leadership
Certification
- NMC License
- ILS certified
Hobbies and interests
- I love travelling and recently discovered my passion for hiking, cooking and baking. My passion for sports, music, and ministry is evident in my day to day life.
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge NHS Trust
11.2021 - Current
Clinic Nurse
Marco Polo Hotel
04.2020 - 08.2021
Emergency Room Nurse
VRP Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Our Lady of Guadalupe Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Siquijor State College