This document is a resume for Joseph Jimir M. Atienza, a registered nurse with over 9 years of experience in the UAE and Philippines. He has expertise in emergency care, surgery, infection control, and health and safety compliance. He holds several certifications and has managed diverse patient cases and medical equipment. His experience includes roles at Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, National Hospital Abu Dhabi, and Antipolo City Medical Hospital, where he provided patient care and coordinated nursing operations.
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1. JOSEPH JIMIR M. ATIENZA
Rm 505, P53, Nahyan, Muroor St. Abu Dhabi, UAE
+971 551266875 / 971563063845 | jimiratienza@yahoo.com / jimiratienza7@gmail.com
Registered Nurse
Present salary 7,000 Dhs Expected salary: 6,000 to 7,000 Dhs
Qualified nursing professional with 5 years of experience in managing nursing operations across
diverse organizations in the UAE & 4 years in the Philippines. Distinguished for consistently
implementing various process improvement initiatives related to healthcare across professional career;
exploring challenging assignments with a professionally managed organization
EXPERTISE IN
• Emergency & Trauma Care • Pre & Post Operative Care • Waste Disposal
• Infection Control • Clinical Management • Health & Safety Compliance
• Admission & Discharge
Procedure
• Patient Counseling • Team Coordination
ACADEMICS
• B Sc. (Nursing), World Citi Colleges,
Quezon City, Philippines (2005)
ACCREDITATION
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - 6 CME
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• VPS-PENN Medicine International
Diagnostic Radiology & Med lab
Conference
• 17th
Obstetric Medicine Club meeting
• Middle East Master Class of Erectile
Dysfunction
LICENSURE
• HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi) – GN
5235 Registered Nurse
• MOH (Ministry of Health) RN006671
• Nurse Licensure Examination- Philippines
0370291 RN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proven ability in managing highly technical
equipments and life support devices in the
emergency room setting including triaging patients
in casualties
Significant exposure in various aspects of clinical,
healthcare administration and finance
leadership/team leadership and in managing
patients
Well versed in infection & disease control through
implementation of patient safety standards and
monitoring of infrastructure with potential infection
transmitting characteristics, rendering consultancy
on implementation of best infection control
practice
Skilled in analysis & interpretation of data,
generation & consolidation of various reports,
maintenance of status updates
Proven ability to lead and motivate large cross-
functional and multi- cultural teams to maximize
productivity. A personality with valuable insights,
keen analysis & team approach to implement best
practices, adept at working in high pressure
environments with strict deadlines and multiple
deliverables
CASES & EQUIPMENT EXPOSURE
Clinical Cases
• Medical- alcohol withdrawal, epilepsy, dementia, alzheimer’s, Marfan syndrome, Down’s syndrome,
post myocardial infarction, angina, ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, brady &
tachycardia, hyperventilation, tuberculosis, H1N1, thyroid storm, poisoning, anemia, leukemia,
hyperosmolar non-ketotic diabetic ketoacidosis & diabetic ketoacidosis, hypo & hyperglycemia,
hypo & hyperkalemia, hypo & hypernatremia, blood transfusion, dialysis, chronic renal failure,
leptospirosis, dengue fever
• Surgical- nasal fracture, multiple facial fracture, release of trigger finger, pneumothorax,
hemothorax, hemorrhage, multiple stab wound, multiple gunshot wound, cataract surgery, multiple
trauma; humerus, femur & hip fracture, lumbar disc decompression, spiral & comminuted fracture,
arthroscopy, gastroscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangio- pancreatography, colonoscopy,
2. pancreatits, appendectomy, end-to-end anastomosis, PEG insertion, explore laparotomy,
hemorrhoidectomy, decubitus ulcer, fissurectomy & sphincterectomy, herniorrhaphy, renal colic,
varicocelectomy, dj stent insertion, lithotripsy, circumcision, pilonidal sinus, amputation of diabetic
foot, incision and drainage, penile prosthesis, acute cruciate ligament tear.
Equipme n t/Devices Managed
• PCEA & PCA pump, cardiac monitor, electrocardiograph, kangaroo pump, syringe pump, IV infusion,
lifescan glucometer, BP/temp/pulse/pulse oxymeter, patient hoist machine, electronic bed, bariatric
bed, skin traction, Hillrom air mattress, autoclave sterilizer, cryo cuff, sequential compression device
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital, Umm Al Quwain - UAE ~ Nurse (RN) ~ May 2013 – May 2016
Accomplish me n t s:
• Played key role in procuring equipment for 19 rooms prior to opening, setting up of emergency room
• Successfully developed list of most commonly used medicines, organized first hospital ambulance
• Implemented 4 crash carts and managed duplication of female ward items
Responsibilities:
• Catered to various medical- surgical patients in the 207 bed hospital in compliance to organizational
healthcare standards
• Managed various aspects of patient care based on individual medical / surgical requirements.
Reported changes during emergency admissions and discharges
• Assessed patient progress through interpretation & evaluation of diagnostic tests to identify
changes aimed at enhancing patient comfort and safety
• Conducted routine aspects of nursing care to assigned patients in compliance to age specific and
standards precautions
• Maintained updated clinical documentation and patient information systems (records of patients'
temperature, pulse and blood pressure) based on organizational policies, procedures and protocols
• Ensured compliance to resident care policies and procedures as well as patient rights for providing
quality nursing care
• Liaised with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Interacted with
patients to obtain medical information, measure vital signs, weight and height
• Updated ward charge nurse or manager of reported accidents or incidents to be evaluated by
quality division
• Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare team in realigning patient treatment plan based on
patient’s responses and conditions
• Ensured compliance to hospital policy in cleaning / sterilizing instruments and disposing
contaminated supplies / biohazardous materials
• Maintained updated knowledge of nursing theory & principles pertaining to patient care across
diverse age groups and disease segments
• Coordinated activities related to collation of data for obtaining positive accreditation standards and
outcomes
National Hospital, Abu Dhabi - UAE ~ Nurse (RN) ~ Feb 2011 – Mar 2013
Accomplish me n t s:
• Played key role in setting up hospital extension numbers and ward medication room
Responsibilities:
• Catered to emergency room in the 50 bed hospital and managed patient triages based on level of
severity. Administered medications based on consultant directives
• Utilized clinical skills including emergency care, IV infusions, injections, phlebotomy, respiratory
treatments, cardiac monitoring, transport services for critically ill patients
• Liaised with nursing teams in implementing patient care. Updated changes in patient vital signs to
physicians for obtaining necessary directives
• Rendered support to emergency services in catering to critical / terminally cases
• Worked in the medical- surgical ward in catering to patient care in compliance to health & safety
parameters and infection control measures
• Coordinated admission & discharge procedure as well as pre-operative procedures and managed
receipt of patient from operating theater
3. Antipolo City Medical Hospital, Philippines ~ Nurse (RN) ~ Jul 2006 – Dec 2010
Accomplish me n t s:
• Successfully implemented medication calculation amongst team members
Responsibilities:
• Served at the Medical –Surgical Ward & Pediatric Ward in the 50 bed hospital through a team of 3
nurses
• Coordinated activities related to preparing & administering IV fluids, oral and parenteral medications
• Guided patients & patient parties in implementing various aspects of patient care, physician’s
orders & nursing interventions
• Updated physicians with patient’s response to therapy and assisted physicians during procedures.
Maintained updated patient records
• Managed other clinical aspects related to admission, pre-operative & discharge procedures,
receiving patients from operating theater and disposal of bio-medical & other wastes
EARLIER ASSIGNMENT
• World Citi Med, Philippines ~ Trainee - Operating Room/ Emergency Room /Ward~ Oct 2005 – Jan
2006
PERSONAL DOSSIER
• Date of Birth : 14th
August 1984
• Languages Known : English, Arabic, and Tagalog
• Nationality : Filipino
• Passport Details : EC4843726 valid till 2020
• Visa Status : Wife's Visa
~ References ~
• Saleem Perinchery Senior Charge Nurse; Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital UAQ 02 706-1213
• Sadia Akram, RN, MAN; Hospital Chief Nurse National Hospital, Najda St. Abu Dhabi, UAE (02)-
6711000
• Cathy Angco, RN (Chief Nurse) Antipolo City Medical Hospital (ACMH), Mayamot St., Sumulong Hi-
Way
Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines +632646- 4326; +632646- 0664