April Joy Alob, Nurse Supervisor

April Joy Alob

Nurse Supervisor

Behbehani Home Medical Services

Location
Kuwait - Al Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Experience
15 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 1 Months

Nurse Supervisor at Behbehani Home Medical Services
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since August 2014

-Asses new client on homecare needs. - Accompany and orient new nurse/caregiver to client - Collect any dues from the client - Updates social media sites such as instagram and facebook on new health news, tips and offer. - Assist client in adjusting to healthcare interdependency. - Interview new nurses/caregivers.

OPD/OB-GYNE at Al Rashid Hospital
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • June 2011 to May 2014

Comprehensive Job Description:
Ø Gives proper nursing care to patient during Examination.
Ø Take vital information of patient as well as the vital signs.
Ø Inform Physician of all data gathered.
Ø Assist Physician during Examination.
Ø Carry out all Physician's Order such as laboratory investigation, oral and parenteral medication and steam inhalation.
Ø Assess patient before, during and after medication.
Ø Check all stocks before and after rounds. Endorse to next NOD.

Staff Nurse/ Medical Surgical Area at Brent Hospital and Colleges, Inc.
  • Philippines
  • February 2007 to May 2009

Description:
* Gives direct nursing care
* Identifies nursing needs of the patients
* Plans, implements and discharge patient as per hospital policy.
* Performs such nursing activities as administering oral and parenteral medication, wound dressing, bathing and oral hygiene, etc.
* Administer and chart medication given and patients reaction to medication.
* Assist in transferring patient from bed to wheelchair, bed to stretcher maintaining proper body mechanics and safety of the patient.
* Takes and record vital signs. To make a proper referral for any abnormal findings.
* Do proper charting as per hospital policies on the patient conditions.
* Observes signs and symptoms. Institute remedial action when appropriate and record these on charts.
* Reports observation to the physician.
* Observes and responds to patient's emotional and spiritual needs.
* Acts as liaison between patients and hospital personnel.
* Interprets to the patients and significant others their role in promoting successful therapy and rehabilitation.
* Prepares patient for and assist physician when examining the patient and with the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
* Prepares patient preoperatively per doctor's order and hospital policy.
* Carries out doctor's orders properly.
* Performs irrigation, catheterization and enemas.
* Receives and endorses ward equipment and supplies.
* Sees to it that equipment receives proper care and maintenance.
* Perform post mortem care.
* Teaches and directs non professional nursing personnel.
* Acts as a charge nurse when delegated.
* Gives health teaching to patient and significant others in regards to illness, medication and recovery. In addition, orient patient and significant others regarding hospital policies and procedures.
* Maintain good relationship with other hospital personnel.
* Attends meeting and conferences.
* Observes confidentiality concerning patient's identity and status of care.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors of Science in Nursing
  • at Western Mindanao State University
  • March 2006

Specialties & Skills

Dialysis
Patient Advocacy
Assistant Sonographer
Nurse Practitioners
Ultrasound Operator
ECG operator
Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Tools
Supervisory and HR
BLS and ACLS

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Filipino
Expert
Spanish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Care on Post Tracheostomy Patient (Training)
Training Institute:
Brent Hospital and Colleges, Inc.
Date Attended:
June 2007
Duration:
6 hours
Care of Patient on Ventilator Machine (Training)
Training Institute:
Unibersidad de Zamboanga Medical Center
Date Attended:
June 2008
Duration:
6 hours
IV THERAPY (Training)
Training Institute:
Novaliches General Hospital
Date Attended:
April 2011
Duration:
24 hours