Curriculum Vitae

GERALDINE G. OLOFERNES

511 – 7411 Yonge Street

Thornhill, ON

L3T 2B5

Email: [email protected]

Phone#: 437 221 1004

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

I have worked as a ship’s nurse at Carnival Cruise Line for 25 years, where we care for a range of patients from rashes to resuscitation. I am competent in assisting with delicate bedside procedures such as intubation, suturing, casting and splinting and central line insertion. I provide BLS and ACLS care if necessary.

I am from Philippines, but already in Canada. Currently staying in Thornhill, ON and willing to relocate.

I may require a job offer that will process the LMIA.

My Philippine experience consist of working in the Emergency Department of Seaman’s Hospital in Manila. I cared for a wide range of illnesses and managed up to 18 patients in a shift, assisting in management for admission to discharge.

I am looking forward to a new opportunity to update my nursing skills and improve my knowledge in the critical care area.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Great time management skills, ability to serve as a role model in quality of care delivered, and professionalism. A fast learner with new equipment. Very energetic and lively, self-motivated and hard-working team player.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Far Eastern University, Philippines in 1990

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY WITHIN NURSING:

1990 – 1991

Seaman’s Hospital Emergency Department

1991 – 2016

Institution: Carnival Cruise Line

Position: Nurse / Lead Nurse

Job Summary:

·         Identify emergent , urgent and non-urgent patients in a timely manner, in order to facilitate optimum levels of health care

·         Perform accurate and ongoing assessments of patient’s physical and psychological problems

·         Understand and react effectively to the needs of patients of all age groups (pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric)

·         Perform nursing care in a proficient, calm and professional manner during a crisis, increased workload or emergency situation

·         Initiate nursing intervention for non-urgent patients, such as but not limited to ice application, dressings, splints and bandages

·         Assist the physician with procedures/treatments, document nursing interventions/observations in a timely manner

·         Calculate correct drug dosage and administer medication as per physician’s prescription/order

·         Set-up treatment rooms, check emergency equipment, maintain established par levels of medical supplies/medications

·         Perform BLS and ACLS as per guidelines

·         Co-ordinate crew medical care with shore side Crew Medical Coordinators/ship’s agents, as outlined in the Medical Center Manual

·         Adhere to and refer to policies and procedures in the Medical Center Manual and Safety Management Manual

·         Educate patients in regard to health care, health education, medical procedures/treatments, taking medications and attending follow-up appointments

·         Perform venipuncture, simple lab procedures and start IV lines

·         Perform simple x-ray procedures as per physician’s order

·         Facilitate ventilator set-up, as per physician’s order

·         Administer thrombolytic agents as prescribed/ordered by the Physician and demonstrate knowledge re care of a patient receiving thrombolytic therapy

·         Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Nurse

·         Demonstrate simple computer skills, such as basic knowledge with Microsoft outlook, word and excel

TRAINING/SEMINARS:

·         BLS/ACLS    2016        2014       2012       2011       2010

·         Crowd Management              2014

·         Crisis Management                 2014

·         Security Training                      2015

·         Fire Drills every month in Carnival Cruise Line

OTHER TRAINING AND COURSES:

·         2016               Completed Medical Coding training and review at HIM Training Institute at The Study by Enderun (Philippines)

·         2016               Worked as Healthcare Associate at HGS (Hinduja Global Services, Philippines)

·         2017               Worked as Medical Abstractor, home based (Philippines)

·         November 18, 2017 – June 10, 2018

Attended Care Giving Course NC II at Saint Theresa de Avila School in Novaliches, Quezon City, Philippines

REFERENCES:

Gabriela Cocis

Fleet Nursing Manager – Medical Services Department

Carnival Cruise Lines – 3655 NW 87th Ave. Miami, Florida 33178

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 786-493-3587

Fax: 305-406-5347

Dr. Juan Carlos Rios

Sr. Ship’s Physician

Carnival Cruise Lines

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Adel Fahmy

Sr. Ship’s Physician

Carnival Cruise Line

Email:  [email protected]

Dr. Monika Brlic

Senior Physician

Carnival Cruise Line

Email: [email protected]

Judy Teo Dafryk

Lead Nurse / Guest Medical Coordinator

Carnival Cruise Line

Email: [email protected]

Belinda Laban

Ship’s Nurse

Carnival Cruise Line

Email: [email protected]