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Norman Silvestre

Position wanted: Certified Care Aide

Norman S. Silvestre

Objective: to work as staff nurse in an institution that would apply my professional competency to the utmost and would facilitate personal growth  

Work Experience:

Medical Center Manila     (February, 2006- present date)

   1122 Gen. Luna St., Corner UN Ave. Ermita, Manila 

Intensive Management/ Care Unit (ICU/ IMU)

Areas: Medical, Surgical and Pediatric ICU

   August 16, 2006 until present date

Job Title: ICU Staff Nurse

   A. Plans for total nursing care of critically ill patient 

1. Gives skilled intensive nursing care to patients according to their individual needs: utilizing the nursing process or scientific problem-solving approach.

2. Alertness in rendering cardiopulmonary resuscitation especially in emergency situation like responding to emergency code Dr. CATS.

3. Makes a continuous assessment of the patient condition and make accurate recording of unusual findings through the use of:

a) Monitoring devices- interpreting ECG tracing and dangerous arrythmias and report to resident physician on duty immediately for treatment or necessary action.

b) Hemodynamic devices- monitoring Central Venous Pressure (CVP) and/or arterial line for clients with congestion or impending shock; able to set appropriate equipments and materials needed for CVP and arterial line insertion.

c) Direct Observation- keen observant on the neurologic and cardiovascular changes of patient and report immediately to resident physicians on duty for necessary action.

d) Physical examinations- identifies relevant signs and symptoms that will contribute in establishing a diagnosis.

e) Knowledge of the different laboratory procedures and its normal values and report to the resident physicians abnormalities noted.

f) Adequately informed about emergency drugs and interactions.

g) Knowledge on modes of mechanical ventilation (CMV, SIMV and CPAP) ventilator controls and settings (Tidal volume, Back-up rate, FI02, Peak Flow and PEEP) and alarms (High-pressure alarms, Low-pressure alarms, apnea, low O2 supply etc.) 

4. Skillful and able to perform the following:

a) Skillful in inserting IV infusion and blood extraction when need arises

b) Use of equipments like ECG machine, IV pumps, cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, defibrillators and respiratory assistance.

c) Skillful in inserting Nasogastric Tube (NGT) and foley catheter aseptically.

d)   Assist physicians on inserting cutdown for CVP monitoring, subclavian and intra-jugular catheter insertion and knows appropriate materials needed especially types of lumen (double or triple lumen) as to the purpose such for intravascular access for fluids, blood extraction and/or hemodialysis.

e) Able to take 12-Lead ECG and shows how to identify fatal from non fatal arrhythmias.

f)  Knows to perform peritoneal dialysis and able to note (+) or (-) cumulative difference in terms of intake or output.

i) Knows how to set-up oxygen-compressed air in absence of nursing assistant especially in emergency situation. 

B. Have good working relationship with other personnel in the unit. 

1. Willingness to do task delegated by headnurse and substitute to headnurse when delegated.

2. Assist physicians in diagnostic procedures: therapeutic and palliative measures.

3. Supervises nursing assistant in the performance of their functions. 

C. Provide emotional support to patient and members of the family.

D. Supervises new staff nurses undergoing orientation to the unit.

E. Responsible in checking of stock, supplies and proper charging of IMU items used by patients and their expiry

F. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the unit, reporting any disorder among the equipments. 

Medical Surgical, Pediatric and Oncology Area

   February 28, 2006- August 15, 2006

Job title: Staff Nurse

- makes continuous assessment of patient condition and make accurate recording through monitoring vital signs, neurologic status, general observation and other parameter.

   - plans total nursing care for hospitalized patient utilizing the nursing process.

-collaborate effectively with other medical team and use appropriate referrals.

-assist physicians in diagnostic procedures, therapeutic and palliative measures. 

- Efficient in delegating task to nursing assistant, nurse orientee and nursing students.

- maintains and exceeds patient's satisfaction rate.

-provide emotional support to patient and members of his family. 

Emilio Aguinaldo College (College of Nursing and Midwifery)

   1125 Gen. Luna St., Corner UN Ave. Ermita, Manila 

January 5, 2008- March 28, 2008

Job title: Clinical Instructor

      - Orients the student nurses in the personnel, philosophies and objectives of Medical  Center Manila.

      - Orients the student nurses in the different set-up and equipments of the unit.

-teaches and demonstrates to the student all the basic principles of care of critically-ill: utilizing nursing process

- Teaches how to apply theoretical based knowledge with actual exposure to a patient and other exigencies.

-  Plans and coordinates to Nursing Faculty all the activities of student nurses in relation to their learning experiences.

- Evaluates the performance of the student nurses and or staff nurse orientees in regards to the knowledge and application and principles of care involved in the care of critically-ill patients

      - Assist to learn the values and ethics in relation to their daily activities, whether they  are at school, and other health institution.

      -Conducts conferences (pre-post) clinical exposure and incident teachings.

- Guides the students of his/ her awareness on attitudes, disciplines and moral values, proper conduct in the performance of her duties and punctuality to duty.  

Education:

1. College

Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Memorial School- Makati Medical Center

      No. 2 Amorsolo St., Legazpi Village Makati City

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

      June 2003- March 2005 

Associate in Health Science Education (AHSE)

      June 2001- March 2003 

2. Secondary Level

Fort Bonifacio High school (FBHS)

      J.P Rizal Extension Fort Bonifacio Makati City

      June 1997- March 2001 

3. Primary Level

Cembo Elementary School

      No. 26 Acacia St. Cembo, Makati City

      June 1991- March 1997 

Examinations and Licensure

1. Nursing Board Passer batch 2005 (PRC)

2. IV Therapy Nurse (ANSAP)

3. IELTS passer with band score of 6.5 (listening 6, writing 6, speaking7, reading 6.5)

Achievements:

1. Dean's Lister: 2001-2003

2. Rank in Graduated Class: 15/ 142

3. Graduated with honor (Secondary Level)

4. Graduated with Special Recognition (Primary Level)

5. Presented Research Study in Research Colloquial (Compliance of Nurses to Pain Assessment in Tertiary Hospital) Venue: Ledesma Hall, Makati Medical Center

Professional Affiliations:

1. Philippine Nurses Association (PNA)-member

2. RTRMS-MMC Alumni Association- member

3. ANSAP member- Intravenous Therapist

4. Personal Emotional External Relationship (PEER Counselors)

Member SY 2002-2005: RTRMS-MMC

5. Literary and Performing Arts Guild (LiPAG)

Member SY 2003-2004;  

Seminars and Trainings:

1. Basic Intravenous Therapy Training Program for Registered Nurses

June 28, 2006, Auditorium: Medical Center Manila

2. Triage In the Emergency Room

February 10, 2006; Philippine Nurses Association

1663 F.T Benitez St. Malate Manila

3. Critical Care Nursing: High Touch and High Technology Environment

February 17, 2006; Philippine Nurses Association

1663 F.T Benitez St. Malate Manila

4. Basic life Support (Adult Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation)

November 7-8, 2002; RTRMS-MMC

5. Advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for Health care Providers

June 14-15, 2004; by Philippine National Red Cross Pasay Chapter

RTRMS-MMC

6. Community Health Nursing: CHN Working Together for Healthier Community

March 17, 2005; Room 802-803 Kalayaan Building RTRMS-MMC Annex

7. Pediatric Nursing:ABC of Child Rearing

March 5, 2005; Room 802-803 Kalayaan Building RTRMS-MMC Annex

8. Promoting and Maintaining Reproductive Health: Nurses Ar you In or Out?

March 4, 2005 Room 802-803 Kalayaan Building RTRMS-MMC Annex

9. Facing the Challenges of Medical Surgical Nursing

February 26, 2005; Ledesma Hall, Makati Medical Center

10. Communicable Disease: The Nursing Challenge

February 19, 2005; Room 802-803 Kalayaan Building RTRMS-MMC Annex

11. Nurses' Ethico- Legal Quotient: The Key to Safe Nursing Practice

February 8, 2005; Room 802-803 Kalayaan Building RTRMS-MMC

12. Research Forum: “Reaching Out Touching Lives Through Research”

February 10, 2005; Room 802-803 Kalayaan Building RTRMS-MMC Annex 

On the Job Training (OJT):

1. Makati Medical Center- Makati City Philippines

Ø Pediatric Ward, Operating Room, Male and Female Ward, Delivery Room, Nursery Room, Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Ward, OB Gyne Ward 

2. Ospital ng Makati (OsMak)- Makati City, Philippines

3. Delivery room

4. Pediatric ward

5. Intensive Care Unit

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH)- Mandaluyong City, Philippines

4. Male Psychiatric Ward

5. Day Care Clinic

6. Bangkal Lying-In- Makati City, Phil.

7. Comembo, Lying In- Makati City, Phil.

8. San Lazaro Hospital- Espana, Manila, Phil.

9. Tuberculosis (TB) Ward

10. Measles, Influenza and German Measles Ward

11. Dengue Hemorrhagic Ward (Pediatric Ward)

12. Pacheco Community and Health Center- Magallanes, Cavite Philippines

13. Pio del Pilar Puericulture Center- Makati City, Philippines

Personal Data:

1. Date of birth: January 13, 1984

2. Place of birth: Sta. Ana Manila, Philippines

3. Nationality: Filipino

4. Civil Status: Single

5. Language Spoken: Filipino and English

6. Skills: Efficient in the use of computer: Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

References:

· Ms. Eva Shajani Guingab RN, MAN   09155592047

Intensive Management Unit Head Nurse

Medical Center Manila (5238131/ 5257383) 

· Mrs. Delia Ramos RN, MAN, CCN 

Chief Nurse of Medical Center Manila

Nursing Office (5238131)  

· Ms. Shangri-la U. Juan RN,MAN 0918-254-2304

Chairman of Student's Affair (RTRMS-MMC)

Fourth Year Department Head 2004-2005