MARGARET TUMPAO
Co. Kerry
Summary
With a robust background in geriatric nursing and patient safety, honed at Tralee Community Nursing Unit among other settings, I excel in delivering evidence-based care and implementing quality improvement initiatives. My expertise in wound care and commitment to health promotion have significantly enhanced patient outcomes, demonstrating my clinical judgment and compassionate approach to nursing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Tralee Community Nursing Unit
Co. Kerry
08.2020 - Current
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Assisted physicians with exams, lab tests or other procedures as requested.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
Staff Nurse
Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home
Co. Kerry
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Delivered Care to the Residents according to Evidence-based practices.
- Assessed tasks outlined for present employment.
Health Care Assistant
St. Joseph Nursing Home Derrymore East
Co. Kerry
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Pines City College
Baguio City, Philippines03-2011
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Respiratory support
- Geriatric nursing
- Wound care
- Disease prevention
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Patient safety
- Care planning
- Infection control measures
- Medication administration
- Nursing process
- Clinical research implementation
- Health promotion
- Direct patient care
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Certificates will be provided upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Tralee Community Nursing Unit
08.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
Ashborough Lodge Nursing Home
08.2014 - 08.2020
Health Care Assistant
St. Joseph Nursing Home Derrymore East
06.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
Pines City College
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