Ma. Francesca Leah David
Dublin,Dublin
Summary
Currently a General Registered Staff Nurse in Ireland with extensive expertise in the care and treatment of patients in Theatre - RECOVERY and Medical patients. Dedicated Nurse with almost 10 years of experience in the effective and efficient management of Intraoperative and Medical/Surgical services. Providing outstanding levels of care through Nursing expertise, methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Nurse (Theatre - Recovery)
Tallaght University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Coordinated Theatre lists coming out to Recovery room for seamless daily operations.
- Conducted research to gather relevant information for administrative tasks.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Delivered life support with updated Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
- Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Facilitated recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Advocated for patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively ; providing holistic nursing care.
- Adept in using the new Nursing IT Software for patient care documentation (Opera ; Centricity)
Staff Nurse (Anesthetics Rotation)
Tallaght University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Performed health evaluations and designed specialised treatment plans for patients.
- Identified High Risk patients following the DAS (Difficult Airway Society) Guidelines. Collaborated then with Anaesthetic Consultants regarding optimal patient care based on the gathered assessment.
- Prepared and ensured accurate Quality Checks of Anaesthetic Machines and equipments needed for Sedation, Intubation, Extubation; Spinal, and Regional Blocks; and more.
- Facilitated the ordering, organising, and administration of blood products.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Maintained patient dignity in moving and transferring patients intra-operatively.
- Promoted Pressure Areas support especially for patients undergoing long surgical procedures.
- Collaborated closely with the Nursing, Portering, Surgical, and Anaesthetic Teams to provide high quality patient care.
Staff Nurse (Medical Respiratory/Neurology Ward)
Tallaght University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs within my scope description to ensure accurate diagnosis and medical plan.
- Updated knowledge and expertise in Nursing through regular training schemes in new Nursing procedures and techniques.
- Actively promoted best practice throughout Nursing department, regularly contributing to quality improvements such as Quality Control Measures - audit participation.
- Aided training and mentoring of new staff nurses to develop junior members for a high-functioning collaborative Nursing team.
- Upheld cleanliness standards in workspace to maintain hygiene levels in accordance to Infection Prevention Control guidelines.
- Acted as Nurse In Charge helping the Nursing Unit Manager facilitate ward admissions, discharges, and patient care. And delegating patient assignments and tasks to colleagues.
Staff Nurse
Commcare Emergency Clinic
Paranaque City , Metro Manila
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered exceptional levels of care to patients, receiving excellent reviews in patient satisfaction feedback scheme.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Accurately and efficiently administered medications in line with stringent regulations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Staff Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
Taguig City, Metro Manila
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Makati Medical Center College of Nursing
Makati City Philippines 06.2009 - 03.2013
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Time-management
- Resilience under pressure
- Critical-thinking
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Decision Making
- Empathy and Compassion
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Intravenous Cannula Insertion
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Catheter and Wound care
- Charting and ISBAR Handover
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Education
Custom
Affiliations
- Piano Playing
- Reading my Bible
- Baking
Timeline
Staff Nurse (Anesthetics Rotation)
Tallaght University Hospital
08.2024 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse (Theatre - Recovery)
Tallaght University Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse (Medical Respiratory/Neurology Ward)
Tallaght University Hospital
02.2018 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse
Commcare Emergency Clinic
07.2017 - 12.2017
Staff Nurse
St Luke's Hospital
07.2013 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Makati Medical Center College of Nursing
06.2009 - 03.2013
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