Maria Angelica Cada, Staff Nurse

Maria Angelica Cada

Staff Nurse

Dallah Hospital

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Nursing
Experience
3 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :3 years, 8 Months

Staff Nurse at Dallah Hospital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2009 to April 2011

CriticalHead to Toe Assessment
PatientSafety through proper use of restraints
Asepsisand Infection Control
MedicationAdministration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intradermal, Intravenous, Transdermal, Eye/Ear/Nose drops and ointments, application of vaginal andrectal suppositories)
PerioperativeCare
PatientHygiene (Bed Bath, use of antimebolism stockings, oral care, bed shampoo)
SkinIntegrity and Proper Wound Care (removing sutures, caring for post-operativedrains, cleaning a wound and applying sterile dressing, irrigating sterilewounds)
Activity(turning, logrolling, providing range of motion exercises, proper patienttransfer, assisting with ambulation by walker, crutches and cane, caring for a cast, applying and caringfor a patient with skin and skeletal traction)
Comfort(giving back massage, caring for patients under patient controlled analgesia, caring for patients receiving epidural anesthesia)
Nutrition(inserting and removing nasogastric tube, administering tube feedings via bolusand enteral pump, caring for gastrostomy tube, monitoring blood glucose)
UrinaryElimination (Catheterizing male and female urinary bladder, giving continuousbladder irrigation, collection of urine specimen, caring for a hemodialysisaccess)
BowelElimination (inserting rectal tubes, administration of cleansing and retentionenema, changing and emptying of ostomy pouch, irrigating a colostomy, collection of stool specimen)
Oxygenation(using a pulse oximeter, teaching use of Incentive Spirometer, instructing useof Meter Dose Inhaler, administering nebulization, Collecting sputum specimen, providingcare of a chest tube, administering oxygen via different delivery systems, inserting nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, suctioning tracheostomy, using bag and mask)
Fluidand Electrolyte Balance (staring an IV infusion, monitoring IV site, administering blood transfusions), Cardiovascular Care (performing basic lifesupport)

Volunteer Nurse in Blood Bank Department at Quezon Medical Center
  • Philippines
  • February 2009 to March 2009

• Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialling, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.
• Monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to unit nurse-manager.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Staff Nurse at Sta. Rosa Hospital and Medical Center
  • Philippines
  • June 2008 to September 2008

• CriticalHead to Toe Assessment
• PatientSafety through proper use of restraints
• Asepsis and Infection Control
• MedicationAdministration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intradermal, Intravenous, Transdermal, Eye/Ear/Nose drops and ointments, application of vaginal andrectal suppositories)
• Pre and Post operativeCare
• Patient Hygiene (Bed Bath, use of antimebolism stockings, oral care, bed shampoo)
• Skin Integrity and Proper Wound Care (removing sutures, caring for post-operativedrains, cleaning a wound and applying sterile dressing, irrigating sterilewounds)
• Activity(turning, logrolling, providing range of motion exercises, proper patienttransfer, assisting with ambulation by walker, crutches and cane, caring for a cast, applying and caringfor a patient with skin and skeletal traction)
• Comfort(giving back massage, caring for patients under patient controlled analgesia, caring for patients receiving epidural anesthesia)
• Nutrition(inserting and removing nasogastric tube, administering tube feedings via bolusand enteral pump, caring for gastrostomy tube, monitoring blood glucose)
• UrinaryElimination (Catheterizing male and female urinary bladder, giving continuousbladder irrigation, collection of urine specimen, caring for a hemodialysisaccess)
• BowelElimination (inserting rectal tubes, administration of cleansing and retentionenema, changing and emptying of ostomy pouch, irrigating a colostomy, collection of stool specimen)
• Oxygenation(using a pulse oximeter, teaching use of Incentive Spirometer, instructing useof Meter Dose Inhaler, administering nebulization, Collecting sputum specimen, providingcare of a chest tube, administering oxygen via different delivery systems, inserting nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, suctioning tracheostomy, using bag and mask)
• Fluidand Electrolyte Balance (staring an IV infusion, monitoring IV site, administering blood transfusions), Cardiovascular Care (performing basic lifesupport)
• Carrying out doctor's order from labor to delivery phase of pregnant clients.

Staff Nurse at Quezon Medical Center
  • Philippines
  • August 2007 to May 2008

• CriticalHead to Toe Assessment
• PatientSafety through proper use of restraints
• Asepsis and Infection Control
• MedicationAdministration (Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intradermal, Intravenous, Transdermal, Eye/Ear/Nose drops and ointments, application of vaginal andrectal suppositories)
• Pre and Post operativeCare
• Patient Hygiene (Bed Bath, use of antimebolism stockings, oral care, bed shampoo)
• Skin Integrity and Proper Wound Care (removing sutures, caring for post-operativedrains, cleaning a wound and applying sterile dressing, irrigating sterilewounds)
• Activity(turning, logrolling, providing range of motion exercises, proper patienttransfer, assisting with ambulation by walker, crutches and cane, caring for a cast, applying and caringfor a patient with skin and skeletal traction)
• Comfort(giving back massage, caring for patients under patient controlled analgesia, caring for patients receiving epidural anesthesia)
• Nutrition(inserting and removing nasogastric tube, administering tube feedings via bolusand enteral pump, caring for gastrostomy tube, monitoring blood glucose)
• UrinaryElimination (Catheterizing male and female urinary bladder, giving continuousbladder irrigation, collection of urine specimen, caring for a hemodialysisaccess)
• BowelElimination (inserting rectal tubes, administration of cleansing and retentionenema, changing and emptying of ostomy pouch, irrigating a colostomy, collection of stool specimen)
• Oxygenation(using a pulse oximeter, teaching use of Incentive Spirometer, instructing useof Meter Dose Inhaler, administering nebulization, Collecting sputum specimen, providingcare of a chest tube, administering oxygen via different delivery systems, inserting nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, suctioning tracheostomy, using bag and mask)
• Fluidand Electrolyte Balance (staring an IV infusion, monitoring IV site, administering blood transfusions), Cardiovascular Care (performing basic lifesupport)
• Carrying out doctor's order from labor to delivery phase of pregnant clients.

Clinic Nurse at Dr. Alfredo V. Batrio Clinic
  • Philippines
  • May 2007 to August 2007

1. Educates patients in the out-patient clinics; responds to consultations made by physicians.
2. Performs patient histories and physical examinations under physician supervision; evaluates results and monitors treatment plans; maintains medical records.
3. Oversees patient schedules, appointments, and procedures; attends and assists during surgical procedures.
4. Assist the doctors in minor procedures in the clinic procedures
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Nursing
  • at Calayan Educational Foundation Inc.
  • April 2007

Specialties & Skills

Surgical Instruments
Obstetrics
Nursery
IV Insertion
Basic Life Support
Computer Literate

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Infection Control In-service: Swine Flu Policy Update (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2009
Valid Until:
August 2009
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY COURSE (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2009
Valid Until:
July 2009
5th Dallah Hospital Nursing Symposium (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2010
Valid Until:
January 2010