ROBERT ALLEN M. CRUZ
ABU DHABI
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and nursing management roles within hospital settings. Expertise spans behavioral and mental health, ICU, CCU, and med-surgical environments. Deeply passionate about providing innovative programs and services for patients struggling with mental health issues. Known for active listening, direct communication, and compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Prioritizes building trust and rapport with patients. Strong crisis resolution abilities and recognized as an outside-the-box thinker.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Team Lead
Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for managing, carrying a patient assignment, precepting all admissions
- Monitored staffing patterns and nursing care hours for efficiency and made changes when necessary
- Coordinated nursing department activities to ensure the availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care
- Conducted or approved the performance evaluations for all nursing department employees
- Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance-based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
- Monitored the nursing and operation of support departments to ensure that resident needs were met and the facility was properly maintained.
PICU Staff Nurse
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, and through intramuscular injections while monitoring patients' responses.
- Conducted various nursing procedures such as wound care, vital sign assessment, and specimen sampling.
- Monitored patients and communicated changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to facilitate discussions with physicians.
PICU Senior Staff Nurse
Salma Children's Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored patients and communicated changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to facilitate discussions with physicians.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
Nurse Supervisor
Al Salama Hospital
06.2019 - 04.2020
- ICU/ Medical Surgical Staff Nurse
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession 14.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Nurse Supervisor
White Wings Home Health Care Center
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored patients and communicated changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to facilitate discussions with physicians.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with medical providers which facilitated improved collaboration between nurses and physicians resulted in more effective treatment strategies being implemented swiftly.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
Nurse Supervisor
Allied Care Experts Medical Center- Baliwag
01.2014 - 01.2016
- ER
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession 14.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff, identifying strengths and areas needing improvement while providing guidance on career advancement strategies.
Medical / Surgical Staff Nurse
Gonzales General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Monitored patients and communicated changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to facilitate discussions with physicians.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
College of the Immaculate Conception
Cabanatuan City, PhilippinesMedical Transcription -
St. John Regis Healthcare Institute
Cabanatuan City, PhilippinesSkills
- Clinical Leadership
- Compassionate Care
- Mentoring abilities
- Documentation accuracy
- Nursing Expertise
- Patient Education
- Team Development
Certification
I certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs.
- Registered Nurse, Philippines - 2010 - Present
- Registered Nurse, Health Authority Abu Dhabi - 2017 - Present
- Registered Nurse, NCLEX Texas - 2024 - Present
Applicant
ROBERT ALLEN M. CRUZ
References
- Ma. Angeline Ercilla, Nurse Manager - Amana Rehabilitation Hospital, maercilla@amanahealthcare.com, +971 50 628 1963
- Safia Navarro Shangvi, Clinical Nurse Lead - Amana Rehabilitation Hospital, snavarro@amanahealthcare.com, +971 50 8330892
- Anne Elein Taganas, Charge Nurse - Salma Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, o-taganas@seha.ae
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Team Lead
Amana Healthcare Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2022 - Current
PICU Staff Nurse
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
09.2021 - 02.2022
PICU Senior Staff Nurse
Salma Children's Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2021
Nurse Supervisor
Al Salama Hospital
06.2019 - 04.2020
Nurse Supervisor
White Wings Home Health Care Center
07.2017 - 02.2019
Nurse Supervisor
Allied Care Experts Medical Center- Baliwag
01.2014 - 01.2016
Medical / Surgical Staff Nurse
Gonzales General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
College of the Immaculate Conception
Medical Transcription -
St. John Regis Healthcare Institute
I certify that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and beliefs.
- Registered Nurse, Philippines - 2010 - Present
- Registered Nurse, Health Authority Abu Dhabi - 2017 - Present
- Registered Nurse, NCLEX Texas - 2024 - Present
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