Candidate Profile Summary - Karla Veronica Calzado
 
 
     Personal Information
   
 
Candidate ID: 5562
First Name: Karla Veronica
Last Name: Calzado
Age: 38
Gender: Female
Nationality: Filipino
Current Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
Seeking: Full Time Live-in Position
Specializing In: Elderly Care, Disabled Care
I was raised in a family where good moral character is the most important thing a person can have. This is the primary reason why I have great compassion and respect for the elderly. I am hardworking and efficient especially in caring for the elderly. My best quality is my patience which is so important for all caregivers to have. With all the experiences I have, I can take care of severely ill patients. I can assist the elders in providing all their daily needs. I can assure you quality care service if you entrust your loved ones to me. I am currently working as an ICU nurse in National Guard Health Affairs- King Abdulaziz Medical City, the most prestigious JCI accredited hospital in Saudi Arabia. My duties are to monitor vital signs of all the patients, measure fluids intake and outtake, IV removal and make beds. I'm well trained and skilled in caring for the elderly especially in the early and late stages of dementia. For me, elderly and disabled care is a rewarding job.You will not regret hiring me. 
   
Send a Direct Message
 
      Experience
 
 
Experience working as:
Caregiver for Elderly  
Caregiver for Special Needs  
ICU nurse
Years of experience: 5 Years full-time paid experience
Experienced With Age Groups:
Newborn - 3 months  
3 - 12 months - Infant  
1-2 Years Toddler  
2-4 Years Preschool  
5-12 Years School-age  
13-18 Years Teenager  
special needs children  
twins, triplets  
Experience and skills with following Diagnosis:
Alzheimer's  
Amputee  
Arthritis  
Bedridden  
Brain Tumor  
Cancer  
Cataract Removal  
Chemotherapy/Radiation Treatment  
Congestive Heart Failure  
Decubitus Ulcers  
Dementia  
Diabetes  
Dialysis  
Fractured Hip  
Hearing Impairment  
Hepatitis  
Hospice  
Incontinence (diapers)  
Malnutrition  
Osteoporosis  
Paralysis  
Parkinson's  
Pneumonia  
Quad/ Paraplegic Care  
Shingles  
Speech Impairment  
Stroke  
Ventilator Dependent  
Visual Impairment  
 
Employment history:
From To Name of Employer Employer Address Position Name
 
05/2011  01/2013  National Guard health Affairs  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  Staff Nurse II (SICU) 
ICU nurse demonstrate leadership through the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of critical care patients in the ICU. Nursing care is provided to the patient through remote monitoring, with the goal of early detection of clinical deterioration. The RN is a member of a collaborative team responsible for providing nursing care to a diverse population of critically ill adults across multiple ICU. This position has an excellent salary and benefits package as well as an opportunity to utilize and expand clinical background. > Feed patients unable to feed them selves. > Prepare food trays > Bathe, groom and dress patients > Assist patient to walk or use of canes, crutches & walker > Turn and re position bedridden patients to prevent bedsores. > Measure and record food and liquid intake and output > Assist patient to use bedpan and urinal > Measure and record vital signs (BP, PR, RR & Temp) > Make beds > Store, prepare, and issue dressing packs, treatments trays, and other supplies. > Help professional staff examine and treat outpatients > Process patient documents and schedule appointments > Help patients and their families understand instructions given by medically trained staff. > Give him/her range in motion or stretching every other day to increase strength, endurance, power, flexibility and prevent or minimize musculotendinous injury. > Assist patient to her/his oral hygiene, and perform vulvar perennial care 
 
09/2007  05/2011  Ospital ng Makati  Makati, Philippines  Staff nurse (ICU) 
• Collaborate and communicate between physicians and nurses as a health team member of the intensive care unit to ensure appropriate care and treatment of the critically ill patient. • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician or according to established policies and protocols such as right dose, right medication, right patient, right time, proper documentation and explanation to the patient regarding the action and side effects of each prescribed medication. • Record the initial assessment and data gathered in the patient’s chart. • Document procedures, medical treatment and medications in the patients’ chart. • Monitor patient’s vital signs and promptly refer to the physician any unusual findings o Heart Rate and Rhythm o Blood Pressure o Central Venous Pressure o Intracranial Pressure o Respiratory Rate o Oxygen Saturation • Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment common in intensive care unit such as Continuous non-invasive vital signs monitor machine, Infusion control devices, Suction machine, Cardiac monitor, Pulse oximeter, ECG Machine, Defibrillator and Glucometer. •Assist in endotracheal tube insertion; do suctioning per orem/nares, endotracheal and tracheostomy tube. • Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff that are new to the unit by orienting them the area, teaching them regarding infection control, safety, emergency codes, and the hospital rules and regulations to successfully integrate into the work setting. • Develop and implement discharge planning process on admission of patients, which may be as simple as a verbal understanding of the medications or as complex as a written plan of action upon discharge and involving family members for them to understand the health care needs of the patient. • Teach and counsel patients and their families on common health problems such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, asthma and the lifestyle changes that can help them manage and prevent further complications in collaboration with other health care providers. > Feed patients unable to feed them selves. > Prepare food trays > Bathe, groom and dress patients > Assist patient to walk or use of canes, crutches & walker > Turn and re position bedridden patients to prevent bedsores. > Measure and record food and liquid intake and output > Assist patient to use bedpan and urinal > Measure and record vital signs (BP, PR, RR & Temp) > Make beds > Store, prepare, and issue dressing packs, treatments trays, and other supplies. > Help professional staff examine and treat outpatients > Process patient documents and schedule appointments > Help patients and their families understand instructions given by medically trained staff. > Give him/her range in motion or stretching every other day to increase strength, endurance, power, flexibility and prevent or minimize musculotendinous injury. > Assist patient to her/his oral hygiene, and perform vulvar perennial care 
 
 
 
      Education
 
 
Education/Training:
Bachelor's Degree  
College  
Graduated High School or Equivalent  
High School  
First Aid Certificate  
CPR Training  
Education:
Dates Attended Name of School/College/University Main Subject Studied Diploma achieved
06/2002 - 04/2006  Mariano Marcos State University  Nursing  Cum Laude 
06/1998 - 04/2002  Immaculate Conception Academy  Secondary/ High School  Valedictorian 
06/1992 - 04/1998  Immaculate Conception Academy  Elementary  Third Honor 
Education Comments:
I have always been a consistent honor student and a student leader during my school years that is why I was awarded as Student of the year on my final year in college. 
 
 
      Documents / Pictures
 
 
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
 
 
      Other Information
 
 
Marital Status: Single  
Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian 
Languages spoken: Tagalog 
English  
Arabic  
Country of Residence: Saudi Arabia
Do you have your own children? No
Criminal record: No 
Valid Driver's License: No 
Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  
Do You Swim? Yes 
Comfortable with pets: Yes  
Household duties: Cooking/Meal Preparation, Housekeeping, Running errands, Laundry, Ironing, Grocery Shopping
Health: Excellent
Height: 5' or 152 Centimeters
Weight: 110 Lbs or 50 Kgs
Allergies: no
Salary: Negotiate - provincial minimum wages
Additional Information:
 
 
 
 
Send a direct message to Karla Veronica Calzado with your name, requirements, and contact details.
Karla Veronica will respond directly by email or phone.
 
 
Send the Message to: Karla Veronica Calzado 
First Name:*
Last Name:*
City:*
Province:*
Phone number: (include country and area code)
Email Address:*
I am looking for :*
Position Description & Requirements: