Joanne Mendez

A compassionate and skilled obstetric nurse for 6 years and 8 months in Philippines and 3 years 6 months in Singapore. With a strong commitment to providing high-quality care to women throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Proficient in maternal and fetal assessment, labor support, newborn care, and patient education on reproductive and maternal health.

Demonstrates expertise in assisting obstetricians, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring the safety and comfort of both mother and baby. Known for excellent communication, emotional support, and the ability to respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations. Dedicated to promoting positive childbirth experience and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice.

Staff Nurse II - GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL, SINGAPORE - Singapore

(2022-08 - 2026-03)

Worked in 5 East Maternity Ward with a nurse patient ratio of 1:5. Handled comprehensive maternity cases including antenatal, postpartum, pre and post gynecological cases, newborn care, surgical cases, and simple medical conditions.

• Carry out doctor's order
• Admit and discharge patients antenatal, postnatal and newborn babies
• Monitors vital signs, CTG, fetal heart rate, intake and output, feeding patterns and overall condition of patient
• Insertion of indwelling catheter, blood taking, IV insertion
• Capillary blood glucose monitoring
• Administer medications, vaccines to newborn babies and IV fluids as prescribed
• Sponging, swabbing and shower patients
• Change dressing for post cesarian and post operative gyne patients
• Administer enema, do shaving and umbilical toilet for pre op patients
• Assess breastfeeding techniques and assist with lactation
• Provide perineal care and promote hygiene and comfort
• Monitor newborn babies under phototherapy and other special procedures with jaundice
• Participate in training, drills, and continuing education programs
• Transport patient to Labor Ward, Operation Theater and or NICU in cases of emergency for newborn babies
• Ensure proper identification of mother and baby to avoid mismatching
• Support emotional well being and watch for signs of postpartum depression

NURSE II - Philippine General Hospital - Taft Avenue Manila, Philippines

(2015-11 - 2022-07)

Worked in Ward 15, OB Gyne Department with a nurse/patient ratio of 1:15. Handled normal deliveries, cesarean sections, gynecological procedures, newborn care, and general surgical cases.

• Monitor maternal vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature and respiration)
• Carry out doctor's order
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Monitor the mother's recovery, including uterine involution and lochia discharge
• Assist with breastfeeding and educate mothers on proper techniques
• Detect and report signs of postpartum complications such as hemorrhage or infection
• Participate in staff meetings and training for continuous professional development
• Perform blood taking, IV insertions
• Capillary blood glucose monitoring
• Perform nasogastric tube insertion, catheter insertion, suctioning, tracheostomy care, colostomy care
• Perform ACLS/BCLS

Nursing Attendant II - Philippine General Hospital - Taft Avenue Manila, Philippines

(2006-09 - 2015-11)

Worked in Ward 4, Female Surgical Ward. Provided patient care support including personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, surgical preparation, and post-operative bed management.

• Assist patients with personal hygiene such as bathing, oral care, grooming, toileting
• Help patients in changing clothes and bed linens
• Serve meal, distribute food trays to each patient
• Help patients with mobility- turning, positioning, ambulating, or transferring to wheelchairs and stretchers
• Prepare patients for surgery (assist in gowning, shaving, or cleansing as directed)
• Transport patients to and from the operation room safely
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of post-operative beds
• Prepare sterile equipment and surgical supplies
• Replenish supplies such as gauze, gloves and solutions in the surgical ward
• Assist in the collection and delivery of laboratory specimens
• Collect blood products from blood bank
• Keep patient areas, equipment, and the ward clean and orderly
• Dispose of waste properly following infection control protocols
• Disinfect instruments and surfaces as instructed
• Assist in admitting and discharging patients
• Bed making
• Bring soiled instruments to Central Supply Room and get a new sterile instruments

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Arellano University, Legarda Manila, Philippines (2010-10 - 2014-03)

Midwifery - Midwifery - Catanduanes State University, Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines (2002-06 - 2004-03)

High School - Bato Rural Development High School, Bato, Catanduanes, Philippines (1998-06 - 2002-03)

Elementary - Bato Central Elementary School, Bato, Catanduanes, Philippines (1992-06 - 1998-03)