MARY CHRISTINE PARAISO, RN
DUBLIN,IRELAND
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Staff Nurse, Surgical & Satellite Day Unit
Beacon Hospital
Dublin
04.2018 - 04.2025
- In this dynamic role, I oversee the full spectrum of perioperative care, guiding patients through the stages of admission & discharge across a variety of specialties, including:
- Surgical Expertise: Ophthalmology, Gynecology, ENT, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastics, Musculoskeletal, and Pain Management
- Minor Surgery Specialization: Proficient in scrub and circulating roles for dermatological and plastic procedures, including flap repairs, skin grafts, pain injections, and laser vein therapy
- Leadership & Mentorship: Acting Shift Leader (August 2023), coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and operational efficiency
- Upheld cleanliness standards in workspace to maintain hygiene levels.
- Trained new staff members, promoting skill development.
- Delegated tasks to team members, enhancing productivity.
- Coordinated schedules for seamless daily operations.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to facilitate teamwork.
- Implemented safety procedures in compliance with regulations.
- Executed quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with established standards.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
- Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
- Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
Staff Nurse, ENT & Gynecological Surgical Ward
St. James's Hospital
Dublin
01.2008 - 08.2015
- Dedicated to providing advanced nursing care in one of Ireland's leading surgical units, with specialized skills in:
- Tracheostomy Care: Expertise in head and neck reconstructive surgeries and managing complex airway cases
- Surgical Proficiency: Assisted in major Gynecological surgeries, flap repairs, skin grafts, and various general surgical interventions
- Patient-Centered Care: Delivered exceptional post-operative support, ensuring optimal recovery for patients through holistic, compassionate nursing
Staff Nurse, Medical & Surgical Ward (Adult & Pediatrics)
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
Manila
01.2005 - 12.2007
- As a Charge Nurse in one of Manila's top medical institutions, I managed the seamless functioning of the ward while delivering exemplary nursing care to both adult and pediatric patients
- Key responsibilities included:
- Ward Management: Supervised admission and discharge processes, ensuring smooth transitions and high-quality care delivery
- Surgical Nursing: Expertise in general, ENT, and Gynecological surgeries, managing patient care from pre-op to post-op with precision and care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila 06/2000 - 03/2004
Skills
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- Venesection
- Indwelling Catheter Insertion
- Enteric Feeding
- Colostomy Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Management
- Wound Dressing
- Suture Removal
- Clip Removal
- ECG Monitoring
- PCA Monitoring
- Epidural Monitoring
- Assistance with PRP Injections
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership Abilities
Certification
- Anbord Registration (Ireland), 120775
- RN California License, 95088134
- Philippine Nurse License, 0360591
Personal Attributes
- Leadership: Acting Shift Leader with a proven ability to lead and support clinical teams.
- Reliability: A dedicated, dependable professional known for delivering consistent, high-quality care.
- Efficiency: Skilled in time management and prioritizing tasks under pressure.
- Communication: Strong communicator, fluent in English, with excellent interpersonal skills & computer proficiency.
- Team Collaboration: A supportive and proactive team player who fosters a positive and efficient working environment.
- IPC Champion (Infection, Prevention/Control Nurse Auditor)
- Fire Warden-Satellite Day Unit
- IPSG-4 Auditor
- Glucometer Super User
Languages
English
Fluent
Tagalog
Native
Certificates and Trainings
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Acute Life-threatening Events, Recognition and Treatment (ALERT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Surgical & Satellite Day Unit
Beacon Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2025
Staff Nurse, ENT & Gynecological Surgical Ward
St. James's Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2015
Staff Nurse, Medical & Surgical Ward (Adult & Pediatrics)
University of Santo Tomas Hospital
01.2005 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
06/2000 - 03/2004
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