KATRINA E. GALLEMA
Al Ain
Summary
Currently working as a homecare nurse, but seeking for a more challenging role which will improve and hone my interpersonal and professional skills. A highly motivated and patient-oriented nurse with over 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and advocating healthier community to vulnerable groups. Competent and skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Efficient as a team player and with much willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and achieve the company goals as well.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Nurse
Al Raiaa Home Health Care
12.2022 - Current
- Updating and developing care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Vital signs taking and monitoring patients for any unusualities to asses patient health progress and needs.
- Observing/documenting signs and symptoms experiencing by the patient and other details pertaining to their medical history and current health;
- Making appropriate clinical assessment and timely referrals to the company physician;
- Preparing patients for laboratory exams (i.e blood, urine and other specimen collections) and other treatments as per physician’s order/advise;
- Administering medications orally or thru PEG tube and monitoring patients for side effects and adverse reactions; oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Explaining course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educating and supervising patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Coordinating and collaborating with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health in order to implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offering exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Infectious Disease Coordinator/Staff Nurse
Provincial Government Of La Union – Provincial Health Office
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Delivering educational presentations at health fairs, schools, community-based organizations and provincial conferences.
- Recruiting hiring and training all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Monitoring and inspecting staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Collaborating with medical team with regard to different medical needs of our patients not only on infectious diseases but also on other health related concerns;
- Providing nursing services to individuals, assist in the collection of specimens and processing COVID tests;
- Serving as key educator to staff, patients, and families regarding Covid-19 infection control policies and procedures as well as other diseases and health related concerns;
- Conducted field investigative activities to locate and refer for examination people suspected of having specific diseases.
- Obtained blood and pharyngeal samples from patients.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Coordinated screenings and education at high-risk venues such as bars, bathhouses, crack houses and other locations.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Implementing successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Administering COVID-19 Vaccine for the patients coming in at the hospital or at community events (i.e. medical missions) while complying with all the Minimum Health Standards;
- Monitoring clients during the vaccination process and manage adverse reactions if necessary;
Private Duty Nurse
Mr. Edwin Triguero Nevada (Chronic Kidney Disease And With Kidney Transplant)
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Administering prescribed medication and treatment in accordance with physician orders.
- Accompanying and assisting patient in hemodialysis sessions
- Supporting and assisting patient's personal care needs and ADLs.
- Preparing visit notes, updating and summarizing patient records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Fostering strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Interpreting patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
- Demonstrating clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and patient health care needs.
- Reporting general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
- Managing patient recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Using first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Obstetric and Gynecology Staff Nurse
General Medical Care Center
05.2010 - 08.2012
- Completing initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, vital signs, medication reconciliation and health risk factors and assesses patient needs. and developing individual plans of care for patients assigned to the unit.
- Obtaining patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
- Providing direct patient care, evaluates outcome, consults with other specialists and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
- Conducting and evaluating fetal monitoring to determine the well-being of the fetus.
- Promoting patient/client education and involving the patient and significant others in implementation of health goals.
- Assisting Ob-Gyne doctor in performing normal deliveries and perineorrhaphy procedures.
- Executing prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administering medications and vaccines and monitoring patient response.
- Educating patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Staff Nurse
Naguilian District Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Performing various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring responses.
- Assessing physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitoring patients' conditions and reporting changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updating patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborating with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collecting blood and other laboratory specimens and preparing for lab testing.
- Delivering high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Promoting patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union Christian College
San Fernando, La Union, Philippines04.2007
Skills
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding
- BIPAP procedure administration
- Patient transport via hoist
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office; Electronic medical record documentation and reporting thru Cortex
- Languages: English, Filipino, Arabic
Additional Information
Age: 36 years old
Date of Birth: October 16, 1986
Sex: Female
Civil Status: Married
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Height: 5’2”
Weight: 51 kg.
Professional License
Philippine Nurses Licensure Examination (NLE) – June 2007: passed (0442511)
DOH/HAAD - RN – October 2022; passed (GN63928)
Trainings and Seminars
1. Basic Life Support (American Safety and Health Institute): 08/02/2022 – 08/04/2022
2. Roll-Out Orientation on Leprosy Manual of Procedures (MOP): 09/09/2021-09/10/2021
3. Online Provider-Initiated HIV Counseling and Testing Training for Trainers: 08/29/2021-09/03/2021
4. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoViD-19) Vaccination Training for Health Workers conducted by World Health Organization (OpenWHO) on February 22, 2021
5. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoViD-19) Deployment and Immunization Training for Provincial Core Trainers conducted by World Health Organization/Department of Health- Philippines on January 20-21, 2021
6. Addressing Rabies and Animal Bite Management During Covid-19: 12/09/2020
7. Ending the Syndemics! Stop HIV! End TB!: 12/01/2020
8. Earthquake and Landslide Search and Rescue Orientation Course: 01/21/2020-01/22/2020
9. Leprosy Workshop: 09/17/18-09/21/18
10. Community Based Screening Orientation (HIV-AIDS Program): 08/23/18-08/24/18DOTS (Integrated Directly Observed Treatment Short Course) Training: 08/13/18-08/17/18
11. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPS) during Crises, Emergencies and Disasters: 07/17/18-07/20/18
12. Adolescent Health Education and Practical Learning (ADEPT) for Health Care Service Providers: 07/27/2017-07/28/2017
Timeline
Home Care Nurse
Al Raiaa Home Health Care
12.2022 - Current
Infectious Disease Coordinator/Staff Nurse
Provincial Government Of La Union – Provincial Health Office
08.2015 - 12.2022
Private Duty Nurse
Mr. Edwin Triguero Nevada (Chronic Kidney Disease And With Kidney Transplant)
10.2012 - 08.2014
Obstetric and Gynecology Staff Nurse
General Medical Care Center
05.2010 - 08.2012
Staff Nurse
Naguilian District Hospital
10.2007 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union Christian College
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