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Nicolai Picache

Nicolai Picache

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Compassionate and highly adaptable, bringing strong communication skills and keen ability to quickly learn new procedures. Proven in delivering patient care and maintaining calm, professional demeanour in high-pressure situations. Eager to make meaningful impact in Nursing role.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency nurse

Self-employed
England, United kingdom
11.2014 - Current
  • I was a registered Nurse for nine years in the Philippines before I came over to the United Kingdom to be with my wife who came here a year later.
  • I was a staff nurse in the Neurosurgery ward and HDU for 2 years, and a staff nurse in Medical and Surgical ICU / Post Anaesthesia Care Unit for three years in the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Centre prior to my departure.
  • The Armed Forces of the Philippines is a 1300 bedded institution who cares for all military personnel and their dependents. Have looked after patients - who were battle casualties by the conflict in Mindanao against the government and Muslim Mindanao insurgents. Prior to joining AFPMC, I used to be a senior nurse in Accident and Emergency for four years in St. Claire Medical Centre in Makati, Philippines.
  • I came here on March 2003 to join my wife as her dependent. And started working as a Health Care assistant in the Bank Office. I was offered an adaption course, and I successfully passed it. I was given a job in Peterborough district Hospital in the haematology and Oncology ward/clinic where I completed the chemotherapy training module and I am allowed to administer all kinds of chemotherapy drugs. And handle PICC line, Hickman Line and Portacath.
  • I moved to London when my mother passed away from Chondrosarcoma, a very rare form of cancer that is non-treatable by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I was devastated by her death, and I was able to work in orthopaedic, head and neck, plastics, neurosurgery ward at Imperial College NHS Trust Hospital before joining the agency in 2014.
  • 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.

Private duty nurse

Self-employed
Manila , Philippine
06.1993 - 03.1998

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Adventist Universitiy of the Philippines
Cavite, Philippines
06/1989 - 03/1994

High school Diploma - Well-rounded curriculum

Northeast Luzon Academy
Philippines
06/1985 - 03/1989

Elementary Diploma - English, Science, Math, Bible, and Social science

Northeast Luzon Academy
06/1979 - 03/1985

Skills

  • Venepuncture proficiency
  • Cannulation certificate
  • Intensive care unit experience
  • Medical ethics observance
  • BLS and Manual Handling certification
  • Tracheostomy and laryngectomy experience ( Level 6 caring for Patient with head and Neck cancer, Royal Marsden Hospital-April 2008)
  • Hickman line, Pickling and Portacath experience
  • PCA experience
  • Syringe Driver experience
  • Male and Female catheterisation experience
  • NGT, PEG and J-tube experience
  • Advanced respiratory care
  • Suprapubic catheter experience
  • Bladder `Irrigation experiece
  • Administering Chemotherapy drug experiece ( chemotherapy pack and training module 2004 certification)
  • Medication administration certification


  • IV therapy Certification
  • Wound Care experience
  • Assessment Skills
  • Communication Skills ( Able to communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally)
  • Critical thinking : Able to think critically and make quick decisions in high -pressure situations
  • Demonstrating strong time management skills and the ability to stay organized
  • Team work: able to work effectively as part of the team I can collaborate with colleagues, communicate effectively, and support one another
  • Demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of your work, including in all aspects of your work, including appearance, communication, and attitude


  • always showing a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development



Affiliations

  • I am into sports which include martial arts, table and lawn tennis, badminton, basketball, baseball, swimming, cycling, playing billiards, mountain hiking, air gunning and I was a former lead vocalist in watawat revolution band

Accomplishments

    Consistently and honour student from grade 1 until completing primary school from Year 1 until to the second year of my high school. and I received the Most Valuable Player award when I graduated from high school.

Timeline

Agency nurse

Self-employed
11.2014 - Current

Private duty nurse

Self-employed
06.1993 - 03.1998

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Adventist Universitiy of the Philippines
06/1989 - 03/1994

High school Diploma - Well-rounded curriculum

Northeast Luzon Academy
06/1985 - 03/1989

Elementary Diploma - English, Science, Math, Bible, and Social science

Northeast Luzon Academy
06/1979 - 03/1985

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