ROGER GATMAITAN
REGISTERED NURSE
Al Mankhool, Dubai
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Enayati Home Health Care Center
Dubai
04.2021 - Current
- Managed care from facility admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maghari Medical Center
Surallah, South Cotabato
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Occupational Health Nurse
Dhabi Contracting, LLC
Abu Dhabi
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Senior Staff Nurse
Alzaytouna Specialist Hospital
Khartoum
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assigned patient care to nurses based on skills and experience, contributing to higher standards of patient care and staff retention.
- Identified areas of training among nurses by maintaining records of continuous personal development and booking clinical training courses.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Registered Nurse - General
Iloilo Doctors' Hospital
Iloilo City
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Agustin
Iloilo City, Philippines 06.2003 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Western Visayas College of Science And Technology
Iloilo City, Philippines 06.1999 - 03.2003
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
Patient and family advocacy
Managing deadlines
Oxygen saturation standards
Medical evaluation
Home care
Well visit procedures
Occupational health protocol
Infection Control
Strong clinical judgment
Medication Administration
Chronic disease management
Collecting vitals
Fluent in Filipino and English
Patient Management
Patient evaluation
Direct Patient Care
MS Office and Alayacare software
Certification
DHA - Registered Nurse
Timeline
DHA - Registered Nurse
09-2021
Registered Nurse
Enayati Home Health Care Center
04.2021 - Current
BLS - Basic Life Support
03-2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Maghari Medical Center
05.2017 - 07.2020
Occupational Health Nurse
Dhabi Contracting, LLC
12.2014 - 04.2017
Senior Staff Nurse
Alzaytouna Specialist Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse - General
Iloilo Doctors' Hospital
05.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Agustin
06.2003 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
Western Visayas College of Science And Technology
06.1999 - 03.2003