RHODA PAROA CALAPIT
Douglas
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong background in oncology care and chemotherapy administration. Focused on delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring safety and adherence to protocols. Recognized for collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and adapting to changing needs. Dedicated to achieving positive patient outcomes through thorough patient assessment, comprehensive treatment planning, and compassionate care delivery. Known for dependability and a results-driven approach, ready to make a significant impact in a challenging healthcare environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemotherapy Nurse
Nobles Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to optimize patient outcomes during the course of their chemotherapy regimen.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices in administering chemotherapy medications or managing side effects among their own patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of new patients to determine appropriate candidacy for chemotherapy treatment options.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in prioritizing nursing interventions based on patient needs, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and well-being during the chemotherapy process.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety of the patients experiencing hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reactions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing treatment regimens.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for side effects and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, medication administration, and other relevant information in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with difficult diagnoses, helping them navigate the challenges of cancer treatment with resilience and hope.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care during chemotherapy treatments.
- Advocated for individualized patient needs within a healthcare setting, ensuring optimal support and resources were provided during each patient''s treatment journey.
- Educated patients and their families on chemotherapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Administered prescribed chemotherapy medications safely and accurately, ensuring proper dosage and infusion rates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- Improved patient adherence to treatment regimens by establishing trusting relationships and providing ongoing support throughout the treatment process.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to patient advocacy by serving as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure the highest level of care possible.
- Managed intravenous access devices including troubleshooting issues such as occlusions or infiltration for optimal patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and individualized care during infusion treatments.
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of required medications for efficient patient care provision.
- Educated patients on their medications, possible side effects, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Provided timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients undergoing chemotherapy by following strict infection control protocols.
- Ensured patient safety through meticulous attention to detail during medication preparation and administration processes.
Staff Nurse - ICU
Lucena MMG Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Admit critically ill patients deemed suitable to Intensive Care Unit
- Assess patient's overall status and condition
- Monitor and record all symptoms/changes in patient's status and condition with appropriate recording methods
- Inform all physicians of patient's changes in condition and record all events
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed/ordered by physicians
- Identify potential nursing/medical problems and raise issues with the multidisciplinary team
- Coordinate/act as liaison/advocate for the patient and their family members
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team regarding changes in the plan of care of the patient
- Monitor, record and observe nutritional status of the patient and provide recommendations to avoid nutritional deficiencies and complications
- Promote and provide all nursing care aspects including but not limited to physical care/hygiene, diet and mobility
- Administrative duties deemed by the head nurse
Chemotherapy Nurse
Noble's Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Assess patient's overall suitability for SACT (systemic anticancer treatments) upon confirmation of previous appointment with Oncology Consultant/Resident Medical Officer using UKONS Triage Tool and as per policy
- Administer SACT, supportive treatments, immunotherapies and other treatments deemed necessary by the oncology team
- Access, maintain, and provide care for all kinds of intravenous and central lines i.e vascath, portacath, CVC, PICC line etc
- Liaise with other members of hospital departments for procedures, diagnostics and other supportive preparation for patient's requirements prior to SACT
- Collaborate and liaise with the family, relatives, and other members of the healthcare team for the safe discharge and promote independence of patient's care management
- Perform venesection, blood transfusion and other haematologic supportive therapies as per advice of team and CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
- Ensure complete supply of equipment, paraphernalia, medications, emergency contact numbers and relevant contact persons prior to patient's discharge
- Provide support and advice for patients, family members or members of the healthcare team during telephone consultation
- Maintain good documentation and open communication with all departments involved in the delivery of patient's care
Senior Staff Nurse
The Princess Grace Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care based on patient's holistic care needs as well as supporting their families, carers and those involved in their long-term care
- Administer systemic anticancer treatments (SACT) including but not limited to immunotherapies, targeted therapies and chemotherapy medications
- Treat and manage patients admitted for oncological emergencies
- Aid and support patients receiving SACT through 24-hour telephone triage system
- Acts as the clinical role model for all other members of the team
- Supervise, mentor and support junior staff team members
- Takes the role of Sister-in-Charge as per shift rota assignments
- Promote high standards of care and assist in the development of team initiatives that helps to encourage junior staff members
- Admit oncology emergency patients and manage their symptoms as well as delivering care plans suited to their needs
- Discharge patients upon proper planning with the MDT
- Provide end of life care to palliative oncology patients and/or support patients during their palliation
- Maintain, update and report on audits done as per allocation of the ward manager
Chemotherapy Nurse
Spire Specialist Care Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care
- Facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providing information to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital
- Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to policy and procedures, including intravenous medication and cytotoxic drug administration
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
- Competent in the safe administration, handling, storage and disposal of cytotoxic/cytostatic treatments and/or targeted therapies
- In partnership with medical staff, assess newly referred patients in the outpatient clinics identifying their psychological, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs in relation to their disease and treatment
- Ensure that patients and their families are given appropriate information regarding treatment plans in association with the specialist nurses, research nurses and the multidisciplinary team
- To ensure that care is documented appropriately and communicated with the multidisciplinary team effectively
- To participate in the audit of the bench marking process and implement the action plans as required
- Participate in meetings and group discussions as required
- Actively participate in ensuring standards of care in line with Bench-marking activities and national guidelines/ frameworks
- To be available as a specialist resource to the unit to ensure optimum quality of nursing care for patients attending the day unit
- To attend appropriate MDT meetings as required
- Deputise for the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse when required
- To act as a hospital resource (in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team), giving advice regarding nursing patients with cancer disorders
- Participate in the review and audit of research-based policies and procedures relating to oncology
Senior Staff Nurse-Band 6
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trust
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Responsible for provision of holistic nursing care to haematology/oncology patients
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Safe delivery of supportive treatments such as blood and blood product/s administration, venesection, iron infusions, immunoglobulin infusions, denosumab injections and other medications specific for oncological and haematological conditions (e.g
- Faslodex, Herceptin, etc)
- Safe administration of intravenous drugs and corresponding chemotherapy
- Care of patients with central lines e.g
- (PICC/CVCs/Hickman lines/portacaths/femoral catheters) as per trust policy
- Manage and coordinate the acute assessment beds managing haematology/oncology patients presenting with complications post-chemotherapy
- Hold the triage phone and triaging of patients appropriately, work in conjunction with the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) to streamline emergency pathway
- Act as a resource for giving expert telephone advice to patients post chemotherapy
- Manage colleagues, student nurses and healthcare assistants' duties as per shift needs
- Takes charge of the unit in the absence of senior sister and other duties as deemed appropriate by the ward manager
Staff Nurse-Band 5
Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust
12.2009 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse
Lucena United Doctors Hospital Medical Centre
12.2006 - 05.2009
Education
Chemotherapy: Principles and Practice -
King's College London
10.2017
Mentor Clinical Educator and Practice Educator Preparation Program -
University of Essex
08.2013
Overseas Nursing Programme -
Anglia Ruskin University
Chelmsford, UK09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
04.2006
Skills
- SACT administration
- Chemotherapy safety
- Clinical judgment
- Central line care
- IV insertion
- Oncology nursing
- Symptom control and monitoring
- Blood transfusion
- Venipuncture expertise
- Clinical decision making
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic life support
- Active listening
- Patient care assessment
Languages
Filipino
English
Mobilenumbers
- +639151697723
- +639948934217
Hobbies and Interests
- Badminton
- Reading
- Yoga
- Walking
Licensesqualifications
- Registered Nurse, Professional Regulations Commission Philippines, 12/01/06 - Present
- Registered General Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council, 11/01/09 - 11/01/22
Timeline
Chemotherapy Nurse
Nobles Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse - ICU
Lucena MMG Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2023
Chemotherapy Nurse
Noble's Hospital
03.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Staff Nurse
The Princess Grace Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019
Chemotherapy Nurse
Spire Specialist Care Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Staff Nurse-Band 6
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trust
09.2014 - 12.2015
Staff Nurse-Band 5
Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust
12.2009 - 09.2014
Staff Nurse
Lucena United Doctors Hospital Medical Centre
12.2006 - 05.2009
Mentor Clinical Educator and Practice Educator Preparation Program -
University of Essex
Overseas Nursing Programme -
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Chemotherapy: Principles and Practice -
King's College London
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