Andrew D. Cortes, BSN, RN

# 5 Road 1 Quezon Hill, Baguio City                  

Mobile no.: 0917-852-69-46

E-mail: [email protected]

CAREER PROFILE:

Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
Remains calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to complex problems.
Possesses special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
Develops rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
Relates well to people from a variety of cultures.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

San Beda College

AB Philosophy and Human Resource Development

June 1996- April 17, 2000

Baguio Central University, Baguio City

Bachelor Science in Nursing

June 2002- October 13, 2005

EMPLOYMENT RECORD
 Occupational Health Nurse

1966 Real Estate Corporation

August 1, 2019 to present

Work Role/Responsibilities/Skills

Developing and implementing health and safety programs
Developing disease prevention programs, such as smoking cessation, exercise, and healthy eating programs
Documenting all employee injuries and illnesses within the workplace
Observing and assessing the work environment for potential dangers and hazards
Treating injuries and illnesses for employees, including follow-ups and referrals
Overseeing and implementing emergency and disaster preparedness programs and planning
Serving as a gatekeeper for healthcare services, including rehabilitation and disability matters
Counseling employees on physical and mental health issues and guiding them toward community resources and/or employee assistance programs
Monitoring the health status of employees
Conducting research on the effects of hazardous work conditions or workplace exposures, which may include gathering data and reporting findings to the employer
Company Nurse/ Concierge

Le Monet Hotel

February 18, 2019 to July 31, 2019

Work Role/Responsibilities/Skills

·         Provides health services to Le Monet employees and guests including treatment of illness and injuries in the workplace.

·         Provides health care advice to associates and provides health and wellness counsel to property leadership.

·         Assists in establishing and overseeing health promotion programs and serves as an advisor on the accident prevention committee.

·         Manages workers’ compensation cases and assists in accident investigations.

·         Makes sure to keep adequate stock of medical supplies and equipment. Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by  managers.

Nurse (Emergency Room)

Tagudin General Hospital and Capillariasis Center

June 21, 2007 to February 3, 2010

Work Role/Responsibilities/Skills

Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on patient’s immediate condition or needs within time frame specified by client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols.
Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and re prioritizes care accordingly.
Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the health care team.
Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.
Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family.
Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psycho-social responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
Physical Skills:

Administer intravenous injections and or intra-muscular injections, syringe pumps and infusions.
Insertion of urinary catheters.
Removal of sutures.
Physical Demands:

Physical manual handling of patient, patient movement with use of mechanical aides
Push trolley’s, wheelchairs
Stand/walking for the majority of shift.
Mental Demands:

Retention and communication of knowledge and information.
Concentration required when checking documents/patient notes and calculating drug dosages, whilst subject to frequent interruptions from patient/relatives/team members.
Concentration required when observing patient behaviors which may be unpredictable
Emotional Demands:

Communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives.
Caring for the terminally ill.
Caring for patients following receipt of bad news.
Supporting staff in the work environment
Working Conditions:

Exposure to body fluids, feces, emptying bed pans/urinals, catheter bags (indicating how frequently this is undertaken daily, several times each shift)
Exposure to verbal aggression (indicating frequency)
Nurse (Medical- Surgical ward)
Sto. Niño Jesus Medical Center

April 1, 2006 to April 1, 2007

Work Role/Responsibilities/Skills

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care for patients in the ward area to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
In the absence of the ward manager assume responsibility for the management of daily operational responsibilities in the ward including, work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff to ensure smooth running of the ward.
Substitute Lecturer

§  Pentagon Review Center

§  March 2006 – December 2007

HR Assistant/Script Writer

ABS-CBN Manila and Baguio

May 14, 2000 – November 17, 2002

SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES
FIRST AID TREATMENT/ BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

SCRIPT WRITING.             Short series, documentary, game shows and other scripts for television

EDITING.                             Scripts and linear video and photo editing

DIRECTING.                        Execution of documentaries for television and theatrical plays

WRITING.                           News, essays, features for print and broadcast media

Computer programming, applications and troubleshooting

SEMINARS ATTENDED

Movement Disorders

Caring for Blind Patients

Introduction to Home care Work

Center for Technical Excellence

Baguio Convention Center

October 11, 2003

Professional Development in Nursing

Prince Bernhard Hall, Saint Louis University, Baguio City

February 25, 2019

TRAININGS ATTENDED
Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses

Baguio Central University

March 8- 10, 2005

Intermediate Swimming and Basic Water Safety Training

Navarro’s Resort, Baraoas Sur, Naguilian, La Union

March 18, 2005

ECG/EKG Application and Interpretation Training

Sto. Niňo Jesus Medical Center Foundation, Inc.

May 29-31 to June 1-2, 2006

Basic Life Support and Standard First Aid

Le Monet Hotel, Camp John Hay, Baguio City

July 1-3, 2019

First Aid and Basic Life Support- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation with Automated External Defibrilator (AED) Instruction Course for Health Care Providers

Philippine Redcross, Training Center, Baguio City

July 15-18, 2019

Postgraduate Course on Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) for Nurses

Hotel Ariana, Bauang, La Union

October 7-12, 2019