September 29, 2018
SHIELA MAY P. OLIMPO, R.N.
Blk2 Lot 17 Country Homes Subdivision
Bacolod City, Philippines
+966535544184
skypeID: zhielamie
OBJECTIVE
· An experienced and competent NICU nurse seeking for position in a hospital where my skills, knowledge and experience can be effectively utilized and nurtured.
SKILLS
· Experience of 8 years in the field of nursing specializing Neonatal Care.
· In-depth knowledge of medications used in treating infants and newborns.
· Sound knowledge of medical treatment and terminology of neonates.
· In-depth knowledge of the advance equipments and high tech devises.
· Good understanding of the physiological and psychological needs of the new-born.
· Strong team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management abilities.
· Infection monitoring capabilities.
· Quality improvement developer.
· Proficient ability to handle the queries and problems of the patient and their family.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
West Negros College
Bacolod City
May 2005 – March 2008
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Major in Management Accounting
University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos
Bacolod City
June 1998 – March 2002
LICENSURE
Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination 2008
PRC License no. 0514671
Valid Until March 4, 2020
Saudi Council for Health Specialist (SCFHS)
SCFHS License no. 11-MN-0024823
Valid Until August 20, 2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Charged Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Maternity and Children’s Hospital- Hail
Hail, Saudi Arabia
November 24, 2014 – up to present
Hospital Description
Maternity and Children’s Hospital – Hail is a referral center in Hail region in Saudi Arabia, specializing in obstetrics, Gynecologic and Neonatal care with an official bed capacity of 135 and is equipped with modern facilities under the sponsorship of Ministry of Health.
Detailed Job Descriptions:
· Perform nurse duties and responsibilities.
· Receives ward from outgoing nurses.
· Check daily census of the department and inventory of all equipment.
· Check daily census of the patient per shift and endorse to head nurse or supervisor.
· Prepare patients for radiologic examinations such as X-rays, CT scans and Ultrasound.
· Assessed patients and rendered necessary triage.
· Assessed term and pre-term babies.
Taking of anthropometric measurement.
· Perform Intravenous insertion, Blood extraction, NGT and Foley Catheter insertion.
· Starting and discontinuing intravenous fluids and blood products as ordered.
· Prepare patient for surgery. Carry out all pre- op and post – op orders.
· Providing care patient post operation and proper pain management.
· Perform transport of patients as necessary.
· Interact with departments regarding patient care.
Administered medications orally , IM, IV and rectally.
Monitored fluid intake and output.
Attend deliveries and resuscitation of newborn infants.
Cord care and skin care of the newborn.
Complete admissions into the NICU after deliveries.
Assisting in endotracheal intubation
Assisting and maintaining chest tube insertion
Assisting in Surfactant administration
Assisting in umbilical catheter insertion and removal
Suctioning thru ETT and oronasal cavity.
Performing chest physiotherapy.
Giving oxygen and nebulization therapy.
Preparation and monitoring for phototherapy babies.
Monitoring of patient before, during and after blood transfusion therapy.
Blood gas and glucose monitoring by heel prick
Caring of babies on mechanical ventilation.
Emergency crash cart checking and re-stocking.
Incubator cleaning and maintenance.
Implemented physicians order for all assigned patients safely and properly administered medications.
Collected specimens ensuring correct labelling.
Experienced with high-risk medications.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Evaluated and assessed patient’s clinical status as well as care needs maintaining patient flow. Notifying the physician as necessary.
Collaborates with all members of the health care team to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
Provides the education and demonstration to families regarding infant’s health care and precautions.
Contributes to quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques.
Identifying/teaching parent’s educational needs and promoting safe infant care upon discharge.
· Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of patients file.
Cases Handled:
Anemia
Breathing problems (Apnea, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pneumothorax, Pneumonia, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn, Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn, Meconium Aspiration Syndromes)
Congenital Heart Defects (Bradycardia, Cardiomegaly, Coarctation of Aorta, Hypotension, Hypertension, Septal Defects, Patent Ductus Ateriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot
Surgical Problems ( Gastroschisis, Malrotation, Meningocele, Spina Bifida, Ompalocele, Hirschprung’s Disease, Hydrocephalus, Tracheo Esophageal Fistula, Inguinal Hernia, Undescented Testes)
Feeding Problems (Pierre Robin Syndrome, Cleft Lip and Palate, Tracheo Esophageal Fistula, Macrophagia)
Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)
Neonatal Sepsis
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Neonatal Asphyxia
Metabolic Disorders
Intrauterine Growth Retardation
Prematurity
SGA / LGA
Infant Diabetic Mother
Chromosomal Anomalies (Down’s Syndrome, Edward’s Syndrome, Bullosa)
Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Isolation cases (Chicken pox, Measles, Patients infected with Psudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Acinetobacter))
Seizures
Neonatal Jaundice
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Additional Responsibilities in the unit
Quality Improvement Nurse
Maternity and Children’s Hospital-Hail
Hail, Saudi Arabia
June 14, 2017 – Present
Hospital Description
· Maternity and Children’s Hospital – Hail is a referral center in Hail region in Saudi Arabia, specializing in obstetrics, Gynecologic and Neonatal care with an official bed capacity of 135 and is equipped with modern facilities under the sponsorship of Ministry of Health.
Detailed Job Descriptions:
· Adhere to Nursing department mission, vision, value statement and the Quality improvement and patient safety plan
· Provides functional guidance and coordinates the performance improvement activities in the Nursing Departmental units.
· Identifies, assists in analysis of opportunities of improvement that impact on delivery of quality service/patient care.
· Establish priorities for investigations of opportunities of improvement based on degree of adverse impact of performance/service that can be expected if the problem remains unsolved.
· Facilitates resolution of known or suspected problems that impact directly or indirectly in the performance and delivery of service in the Nursing Departmental units.
· Provides educational and technical assistance and the performance improvement tools to his/her departmental staff.
· Coordinates and monitors the Nursing Department units’ compliance activities and adherence to the standards of Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI).
· Provides educational and technical assistance to committee and departments in meeting their quality management objectives.
· Communicates appropriate information from studies and data sources to committees, departments and persons affected by the studies.
· Coordinating the accreditation needs with the appropriate action team or committee.
· As appropriate devoting time to participate in the clinical review, medical record review, Quality improvement surveys, incidents reporting, infection control surveillance, and patient satisfaction / complaints programs and any other Performance improvement activities if applicable.
· Production of the quarterly, annual and progress status report on the activities being monitored as part of quality management plan of the Nursing Department.
Unit Preceptor
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Maternity and Children’s Hospital
Hail, Saudi Arabia
January 30, 2016 – July 16, 2016
Detailed Job Descriptions:
· Acts as a regular nursing staff but with a span of responsibilities that will enable her to have time to initiate the learning activities she has to impose in her area.
· Ensures supervision of nursing practice among staff, trainees, and interns.
· Liaises with other clinical facilitators and clinical nurse educators to enhance skills and consistency of clinical practice.
· Involves self in the maintenance of quality nursing through guiding staffs, trainees, and interns in the realization of the institution‘s policies and procedures.
· Orients staff, trainees, and interns to their designated areas and integrates them into their respective roles.
· Responsible for insuring that new staffs to the area and new hires complete the mandatory and general competencies within the probationary period.
· Assess the learning needs of staffs, trainees, interns and students through close observation while taking measures to address theoretical and skill deficits.
Infection Control Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Maternity and Children’s Hospital
Hail, Saudi Arabia
September 12, 2016 – June 12, 2017
Detailed Job Descriptions:
· The ICN will act as a resource person to staff around specific infection control issues concerning specific patients or groups of patients.
· The ICN will be responsible for reviewing and updating infection control policies in conjunction with the Infection Control Task Force.
· The ICN will identify need areas for education of staff and work with Staff Development Coordinator to implement in servicing.
· The ICN will act as a resource person during the admission and/or readmission process.
· The ICN will track rates and types of infections through surveillance systems and report information to the Performance Improvement Committee, Administrator, Director of Nursing and Medical Director.
Staff Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
King Abdul-Aziz Specialist Hospital
Taif, Saudi Arabia
August 20, 2010 – July 14, 2014
Hospital Description:
King Abdul Aziz Specialist Hospital is a tertiary, referral and training hospital with 777-bed capacity that caters various medical and surgical sub-specialties. The hospital has also vast areas of ambulatory services for Accident and Emergencies, Out- Patient, Hemodialysis Center and Diabetic Center. It includes well- developed special areas for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and advanced imaging equipment’s. The hospital is under the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accredited by the Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institution (CBAHI) and Joint Commission of International Accreditation (JCIA).
Detailed Job Descriptions
Conduct a complete head to toe assessment of the neonates and collect relevant data and to identify and render appropriate nursing care.
Establish and maintain a good interpersonal relationship with the health team for a positive working milieu.
Prepare and administer medications, intravenous infusions and other treatments as advised by the physician and according to the policy and procedure of the hospital.
Carefully observe any unusual signs and symptoms in the patients’ condition.
· Prepare equipment and assist the physician during examination, treatment and in any invasive and non-invasive procedure
· Implementing discharge process immediately after the admission of the neonates.
· Adhere and cooperate in the multidisciplinary care for the patient and proper nursing counsel to the parents are well- implemented such as proper way of breastfeeding, encourage maternal bonding, and effective way of expressing breastmilk.
Machines Operated:
· Mechanical Ventilator: Drager-babylog 8000 plus,Drager- Evita 4 Neoflow, Drager – Evita XL, Newport E200, Newport E 100M, Newport e360, Sensormedics
· Cardiac Monitors: Mindray VS – 800, Casmed 740,Ultraview SL, GE: Dash 4000, Philips: intellivue MP 50, Marquette
· Resuscitaires: Drager, Fanem (Multi System 2051)
· Infusion Pumps: Argus 707, Argus 707V, Alaris GW
· Syringe Pumps: Medfusion 2010, Braun (Purfussor Compacts), Ascor AP14, Alaris GH
· Incubators: Drager (caleo), Drager Air Shields Isolette C200, Ohmeda (ohio Care Plus)Ohmeda M2100, MediPrema, Ameda, Drager
· Pulse Oximeter: DigiOxi – P0920
· Blood Gas Machine: Abl 700 series
· Neopuffs
· Suction Machine
· Glucometer
CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support Provider
Valid Until August 10, 2019
Saudi Heart Association
IV Therapy Nurse
Valid Until May 15, 2020
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
General Training Overall Band Score 7.5 (2012)
Updates in Emergency Nursing Care
September 13- 14, 2017
Healthcare Team Facilitator Program
September 18 -19, 2017
AWARDS
Best New Staff Nurse
Awarded on May 12, 2015
Best Charged Nurse
Awarded on May 21, 2017
REFERENCES
Dr. Ahmed Salah
Pediatrician
Maternity and Children’s Hospital – Hail
+966568315989
Ms. Francia Saturius,R.N., MAN
Nurse Supervisor
Maternity and Children’s Hospital – Hail
+966538050890
Ms. Aldine Sabdani,R.N.
Senior Charged Nurse, NICU
Maternity and Children’s Hospital –Hail
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
+966509416283
Shiela May P. Olimpo
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