Joylyn Paja

Registered nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients. Professional with more than 15 years of practice in patient care. Strong knowledge of health care standards in the hospital or clinics setting.

Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care. A multitasker and highly organized, which makes it easier to manage several patients on my caseload at once.

Strong oral and written communication skills, since much of this job requires speaking to patients kindly and discussing care with other medical staff.

Care Assistant - N/A - London, United Kingdom

(2024-06)

Supports adults with daily living, providing personal care (bathing, dressing), companionship, and emotional support, as well as assisting with medication reminders, and promoting social and physical wellbeing.

• Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Companionship & Emotional Support: Providing a friendly presence, a listening ear, and emotional support to combat loneliness.
• Mobility & Activities: Helping with safe movement and supporting physical activities.
• Health Monitoring: Monitoring vital signs like temperature, pulse, and weight.
• Medication Support: Providing medication reminders.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining updated records on client activities and care plans.
• Communication: Liaising with families, other healthcare professionals, and social care teams.

Paediatric Nurse (OPD)/Dental Nurse - Dr. Soliman Alkharashi Medical Center - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2017-01 - 2024-05)

Recognized for ensuring that each patient received the necessary dental and pediatric care promptly, bringing a high level of medical knowledge, expertise and compassion to patient care.

• Managed patient's health in terms of pain, symptom management, helped to alleviate the suffering of the patients.
• Recording details and symptoms of patient medical history and current health.
• Preparing patients for exams and treatment (dental treatment) and in pediatric setting.
• Assisting doctor during routine checkup of pediatric patient.
• Worked chair side assisting the dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
• Gained more experience in exposing and processing X-rays, pouring impressions, preparing orthodontic equipment, assisting with extractions (surgery), fillings, root canal, implants, local anesthesia, suture placements and removals.
• Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with the medical team.
• Performing wound care, such as cleaning and saline irrigation on extracted site (post-surgical extraction).
• Assisting in medical procedures as needed.
• Operating and monitoring medical equipment.
• Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans, as well as answering their questions.

Dental Nurse - Al Safeer Center Polyclinic Co. - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2009-08 - 2017-01)

Always requested and admired by Patients to be the one to serve them.

• Built a loyal patient care, frequently requested by patients to serve as their dental assistant.
• Efficiently manage patient care, office and laboratory duties within a multispecialty dental group employing 15 dentists and 15 dental assistants.
• Worked chair side assisting the dentist with routine cleaning and specialized procedures, making patients feel as relaxed as possible and preparing them for treatment.
• Gained experience in exposing and processing X-rays, pouring impressions, preparing orthodontic equipment, and assisting with extractions (surgery), fillings, root canal, implants, local anesthesia, suture placements and removals.
• Maintain patient records and lab equipment, sterilize instruments, assist office managers with patient scheduling, Billing and insurance claims, and educate patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Maintain clean, sterile and positive environments optimizing patient comfort and safety.
• Managing appointments of the patients.
• Carrying stock control duties and calculates treatment cost.

Emergency Nurse - South Cotabato Provincial Hospital - South Cotabato, Philippines

(2008-04 - 2008-11)

Complimented by the Hospital Doctors as a hardworking and multi-tasking individual. Able to work on multiple shifts (12 hours) continuously.

• Taking vital signs from patients including blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate.
• Perform basic physical assessments of patients.
• Assess and document patient histories.
• Assisting in surgeries, including needle biopsies and minor surgeries.
• Administering medication both intravenously and orally to patients who have been admitted and ready to be transferred to the specific ward.
• Collecting blood urine or stool samples from patients.
• Performing minor procedures such as bandaging wounds and administering wound dressings.
• Assessing the mental state of the patient including emotional status and level of consciousness before the ward endorsement.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - St. Alexius College (2003 - 2007) Joaquin St, Poblacion, Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines