Rena May Pitogo
Barrow in Furness,Cumbria
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with diverse background in community and acute healthcare settings seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with respected organisation. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows.
Possesses a valid RN license, ensuring the regulatory requirements to practice nursing in this jurisdiction are met up to the very high standards.
Knowledgeable about patient care with focus on compassion and communication. Strong background in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. Ready to use and develop clinical skills, empathy, and organisational abilities in this particular role.
With over five years of hands-on experience in various healthcare settings including acute care hospitals and community health centres (District nursing in the Philippines, working in acute medical, surgical, gynaecology, orthopaedic units during COVID, keeping up with bank shifts across different wards in the Hospital) I have honed my clinical skills and adaptability.
Proficient in patient assessments, medication administration, and care plan development that ensures comprehensive and individualized patient care. Consistently receiving positive feedback from patients and supervisors alike.
Possess the ability to convey complex medical information in an understandable manner has been crucial in fostering patient trust and cooperation. My experience with diverse clinical setting has equipped me with the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
I am dedicated to continuous professional development, having completed numerous continuing education courses to stay current with the latest nursing practices and advancements.
I have served as a charge nurse, where I coordinated staff and resources to ensure optimal patient care and efficient unit operations. This role also involved mentoring junior nurses and facilitating teamwork. Providing outstanding levels of care through nursing expertise, methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support.
Compassionate with focus on patient care and well-being. Committed to delivering high-quality medical support through strong clinical skills and thorough knowledge of healthcare protocols. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 4LF
09.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Healthcare and Medicine
- Working at Elective Orthopaedic Department, Caring and management of patients who had undergone hip and knee replacements
- Also experienced in Day surgery cases
- Healthcare and Medicine
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
Community Health Nurse
Bacoor Government Center
Cavite, Philippines
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive healthcare education.
- Conducted community health screenings to detect early signs of disease.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care, fostering a positive community environment.
- Promoted healthy behaviours for improved community wellbeing.
- Enhanced public understanding of preventive measures with educational programmes.
- Provided home visits to elderly patients, ensuring proper treatment adherence.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for coordinated patient care.
- Advocated for marginalised communities, achieving better access to healthcare services.
- Offered emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Implemented immunisation drives in schools, encouraging child vaccination uptake.
- Developed tailored nutritional advice for diabetic patients, promoting healthier diet choices.
- Trained local volunteers in basic first aid, enhancing emergency response capacity.
- Educated pregnant women about prenatal care, fostering healthier pregnancies and births.
- Responded promptly to health crises in the community by coordinating rapid interventions.
- Initiated community outreach programmes aimed at mental health awareness.
- Effectively managed resources during mass vaccination campaigns ensuring smooth operation.
- Worked with members of community to determine needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Skills
- Phlebotomy certified
- Cardiac life support qualified
- Intravenous therapy expertise
- Professional conduct upholding
- Care planning proficiency
- Time management expertise
- Patient care
- Dementia care
- Medication Administration
- Public speaking
- Catheterisation
- Diagnostics
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Flow sheet charting
- Stitches removal
- Strong medical ethic
- Analgesia control
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Scanning device operation
- IV and venepuncture certified
- Infection Control
- Basic Life Support certified
- IV cannulation
Custom
- Venepuncture, UHMBT Clinical Skills Dept., 3 hours, 01/22
- Acute Illness Management Course, UHMBT Clinical Skills Dept., 9 hours, 01/21
- COVID 19 Swabbing, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/21
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs): An introduction to PICCs and their maintenance, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/20
- Competence Assessment - IV Administration of Medication, UHMBT Clinical Skills Dept., 3 months, 01/19
- Lorenzo E-Learning - Clinical Inpatient Refresher, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/21
- Glucose and Ketone Statstrip Meter eLearning, UHMBT Clinical Skills Dept., 2 hours, 01/21
- Epidural Workshop, PCA, Entonox and Local Anaesthetic Infusions, UHMBT, 7 hours, 01/21
- Local anaesthetic infusion pump, UHMBT Clinical Skills Dept., 1 hour, 01/19
- Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) training, UHMBT Clinical Skills Dept., 2 hours, 01/19
- Annual Training Day-Infection Prevention and Control Session, UHMBT, 0.5 hours, 01/21
- BLS Level 2 - Adult Basic Life Support - Face to Face Training, UHMBT, 0.9 hours, 01/21
- Sepsis training including new 'Adult Sepsis Screening and Action Tool', UHMBT, 0.9 hours, 01/19
- Annual Training Half Day 2021, UHMBT, 3.5 hours, 01/21
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Awareness course, UHMBT, unknown, 01/20
- Adult BLS, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/24
- AKI, UHMBT, 3 hours, 01/24
- Cannulation, UHMBT, 5 hours, 01/23
- VTE prevention E-learning, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/18
- PICC, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/22
- Medicine Management, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/24
- Controlled Drugs, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/24
- Essential Tool kit for record keeping virtual session, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/24
- Saphire Epidural pump training, UHMBT, 4 hours, 01/24
- Entonox Training, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/24
- Patient Controlled Analgesia Training, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/24
- Think Family Safeguarding Children/ Adults Level 3, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/24
- Tissue Viability Pressure ulcer update, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/23
- Sepsis Training, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/24
- Back to basics on dementia care, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/23
- Enhanced care policy certificate, UHMBT, 4 hours, 01/23
- ANTT Clinical practice assessment, UHMBT, 4 hours, 01/24
- Waste management, UHMBT, 1 hour, 01/24
- Medical gases Awareness user safety, UHMBT, 2 hours, 01/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
09.2018 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Bacoor Government Center
03.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
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