MARIA CATHERINE T. ATIENZA
Address: Block 8 Lot 28 Summerwind Village Phase II,
Salitran 3, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
Mobile: (+63)9179687758
Email: [email protected]
Date of Birth: February 14, 1987

Profile for Maria Catherine T. Atienza, Registered Nurse
Emergency Department, Medical Surgical Ward
Total years of experience: 9

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

August 23, 2016 to August 23, 2018
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
48 Hours per week
Turkish Hospital
Along C-Ring Road, New Salata
Doha, Qatar
– A newly opened secondary private hospital with 100 bed capacity managed by Turkish Doctors. Emergency Room has 19 beds, 5 rooms (Male and Female Observation, Minor Trauma/Plaster room, Resuscitation and Trauma Room), 2 Doctor’s Clinic for Ambulatory (Green tag per Triage) with 1:4 nurse-patient ratio. The Outpatient department has 19 Polyclinics including Pediatric, OB-Gyne, Plastic Surgery and Cardiology. Our hospital also has Catheterization Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, Adult and Neonatal ICU.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Make a brief report within the 12 hours shift of the following:
– Total patient census of unit
– Serious and reportable cases.
– Any unusual happening for the day.
– DAMA and absconded cases.
● Observes and be aware of the Islamic laws.
● Properly endorses special cases in the unit, patients that need special attention, communicable diseases, etc.
● Established rapport with every staff and employees of the hospital.
● Demonstrates competence in performing CPR.
● Assist staff nurses in executing all doctor’s orders, observing good flow of the unit without any delays
● Make sure that the unit has enough stocks of medications and consumables throughout the day, making requisitions for approval of Head of Nursing and Medical Director.
● Coordinate with Inpatient Charge Nurse for admissions or possible delivery received by ER
● Prepare necessary documents and arrange billing for patients before transferring to other hospital, ensuring proper endorsement to EMT
Cases cared for:
● Acute Gastroenteritis
● Ectopic Pregnancy
● Lacerated wound
● Diabetes Mellitus
● Hypertension

Equipment Used:
● Infusion pump
● Cardiac monitor
● Defibrillator
● Suction machine
● Glucometer
● Oxygen inhalation

April 3, 2015- June 24, 2016
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse II
48 hours per week
Emilio Aguinaldo College Medical Center-Cavite
Salitran 2, Dasmariñas City
Cavite
Philippines
– Emilio Aguinaldo College Medical Center-Cavite is a 154- bed Level 2 hospital with 80 bed in operation at present. We cater all cases from pediatric to geriatric post ICU patients with 1:10 nurse-patient ratio.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Providing medications of all route including IV therapy and blood extraction, facilitating procedures including blood exams and radiology.
● Updating doctors on latest vital signs, laboratory and radiology results as well as progress or changes in patient’s health status
● Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality
● Assisting in bedside procedures such as Thoracentesis, Wound dressing, Lumbar puncture and CTT removal.

Cases Treated:
● Non-ST elevation/ST elevation Myocardial Infarction
● Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Post-Hemodialysis
● Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
● Neonatal Sepsis
● Acute Gastroenteritis
● CVA/Stroke
● Multiple Injury due to Vehicular Accident, Police case
● Post-Surgery (Lap-Chole, Appendectomy, Thyroidectomy, Wound debridement, Caesarean Section, TURP, Craniotomy)
● Patient with drains and contraptions (Jackson-Pratt, T-tube, PEG, OGT, NGT, Foley Catheter, Cystoclysis)

Equipment used:
● Infusion pump
● Cardiac monitor
● Defibrillator
● Suction machine
● Glucometer
● Oxygen inhalation
● Wound vacuum machine (Negative-pressure wound therapy)

October 21, 2013 to August 05, 2014
Emergency Room Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
48 hours per week
Al Hammadi Hospital
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
– Al Hammadi Hospital is one of the most modern medical facilities in Riyadh with 300 beds and 74 Outpatient clinics covering all specialization fields. Emergency Room department has 22 beds accepting all types of patients and referrals from other Government hospitals like King Fahad Hospital. We are handling 4-5 patients providing emergency treatments and procedures that will help in relieving symptoms and to promote wellness to patients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Providing medications and fluids intravenously, orally, rectal and inhalation.
● Collects blood samples for CBC, Blood chemistry, PT/PTT and ABG/CBG essential for the evaluation of the patient’s condition and ECG.
● Assist in suturing of minor wounds and application of cast/splints
● Organize and coordinate with all departments for patients’ admission to ward/ICCU
● Activating Code Blue Team and assist resuscitative measures

Cases Treated:
● M.I, Angina
● HTN, DM, CVA
● AGE, Gastritis
● Acute Bronchitis, Status Asthmaticus
● Upper GI bleeding with STAT endoscopy
● CVP insertion
● Ritual Circumcision
● Road Traffic Accidents
● DKA

Equipment Used:
● Defibrillator
● Infusion pump
● Injection pump
● Mechanical ventilator
● Pulse oximeter
● Dynamic Map
● Vein finder
● Ivac thermometer
● Thermoscan
● ECG machine

June 21, 2012 to October 19, 2013
Customer Care Representative (Healthcare account)
48 hours per week
Affiliated Computer Services
7th Floor One E-Com Center Building, Mall of Asia Complex
Pasay City
Phiippines

– A BPO company with U.S health insurance account(Humana) providing benefits for healthcare services through telephone

Roles and Responsibilities:
– Rendering perfect service to doctors, nurses and secretaries of doctors by quoting benefits for medical services for inpatient and outpatient procedures such as office visit, advanced and basic radiology, all types of therapies (physical/occupational/speech/cognitive/chiropractic) and surgery.

January 24, 2011 to January 12, 2012
Emergency Room Staff nurse/Charge Nurse
48 hours per week
Al-Midhnab General Hospital
Midhnab
Gassim
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
– This hospital is a 150 bed capacity government secondary hospital. The Emergency room has 20 beds with 1: 5 nurse-patient ratio providing efficient nursing care of different cases and ages.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Organize and coordinate with all departments for patients’ admission to ward/ICU
● Collects blood samples for CBC, Blood chemistry, PT/PTT and ABG/VBG essential for the evaluation of the patient’s condition
● Providing comfort and alleviate pain through administration of necessary medications and nebulization
● Assist in suturing of minor wounds and application of cast/splints

Cases Treated:
● M.I, Angina
● HTN, DM, CVA
● AGE, Gastritis
● Acute Bronchitis, Status Asthmaticus
● Road Traffic Accidents

Equipment Used:
● Defibrillator
● Dynamic Map
● Cardiac monitor
● ECG machine

May 6, 2008 to January 14, 2011
Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse/ Charge Nurse
48 hours per week
Manila Doctors Hospital
667 U.N. Avenue, Ermita
Manila
Philippines
– Manila Doctors Hospital is a 300 bed capacity private tertiary hospital with the best doctors practicing also in Philippine General Hospital. We serve all patients of different cases, ages and cultures. This hospital also has Catherization Laboratory with Coronary Care Unit, ICU, Emergency Room and private rooms that accepts VIP and VVIP patients. Nurse-patient ration in our ward 8th floor is 1:10 or more considering the cases of the patients.

Roles and Responsibilities:
● Assist in providing nutrition to patients through NGT, PEG and Intravenously
● Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
● Administers medications as assigned; serves as a resource person for knowledge of medication uses, side effects, and dosage; checks for proper medication order; documents medications; reviews drug samples to insure they have not exceeded the expiration date; labels sample drugs and educates patients of medication administration.
● Informs physician of patient status during the treatment through proper endorsement and documentation
● Observed appropriate communication with patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric patients, and ensure safety as always.

Cases handled:
● Non-ST elevation/ST elevation Myocardial Infarction
● Acute/Chronic Renal Failure, Post-Hemodialysis
● Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
● Neonatal Sepsis
● Acute Gastroenteritis
● CVA/Stroke
● Multiple Injury due to Vehicular Accident, Police case
● Post-Surgery (Lap-Chole, Appendectomy, Thyroidectomy, Wound debridement, Caesarean Section, TURP, Craniotomy)
● Patient with drains and contraptions (Jackson-Pratt, T-tube, PEG, OGT, NGT, Foley Catheter, Cystoclysis)

Machines Operated:
● Infusion pump
● Cardiac monitor
● Defibrillator
● Suction machine
● Glucometer
● Oxygen inhalation
● Wound vacuum machine (Negative-pressure wound therapy)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

June 2003 – March 2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Manila Doctors College
Pasay City, Philippines
– Dean’s Lister for 1st semester 2006-2007

June 1999 – March 2003
Secondary Level
Dasmariñas National High School – Main
Cavite, Philippines
– Belonged to a Special Science Class

June 1996 – March 1999
Primary Level
Blessed Mary Academy (Primary)
Cavite, Philippines
– Graduated with honor

June 2004 – March 2005
Primary Level
Divine Learning School
Cavite, Philippines

June 1991 – March 1996
Primary Level
Asilo Colegio de San Vicente de Paul
Manila, Philippines
– Consistent in the honor section

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATES

PRC License: Philippines, License no. 0434612
Registration date: October 18, 2007
Expiration date: February 14, 2019 (ACTIVE)

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
License no. 11-B-N-0018601
Date earned: March 2011, renewed October 2013
Expiration date: June 2017 (EXPIRED)

Qatar Council for Health Practitioner: Qatar
License no.: 17443
Date earned: March 12, 2017
Expiration date: March 12, 2019 (ACTIVE)

Basic IV Training Program: Las Pinas City, Philippines
Date earned: July 25-27, 2013
Expiration date: August 23, 2016 (EXPIRED)

Basic Life Support: Saudi Council for Health Training, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Date earned: November 7, 2013
Expiration date: November 7, 2015 (EXPIRED)

Conscious Sedation and Analgesia Provider: Saudi Council for Health Training, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Date earned: February 14, 2014
Expiration date: February 13, 2016 (EXPIRED)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Saudi Council for Health Training, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Date earned: June 21, 2014
Expiration date: June 21, 2016 (EXPIRED)

Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support: American Safety & Health Institute
Cavite, Philippines
Date earned: March 29-30, 2015
Expiration date: March 28, 2017 (EXPIRED)

IELTS General Training
Date earned: December 14, 2012 (Expired)
Scores:
Reading 5.5 Listening 7.5
Speaking 6.5 Writing 6.0
Overall 6.5