Sarah Leah Abogatal Oncology Nurse
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Highly dedicated and compassionate Oncology Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive care to cancer patients. Demonstrating expertise in coordinating interdisciplinary teams, delivering evidence-based care, and educating patients and families. Proficient in Fresh Stem Cells, Frozen Stem Cells and Chemotherapy administration, symptom management and palliative care. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Holds a PhD in Oncology and MSc in Cancer Care. Committed to making a difference in patients' lives by providing personalized care and support throughout their treatment journey.

Subjects

  • Oncology Bachelors/Undergraduate-Doctorate/PhD

  • Nursing management Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate

  • Adult medical surgical Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Ward Manager (Feb, 2016–Sep, 2020) at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
    • Participated in performance evaluations for assistant nurses to measure skills and productivity.
    • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to prevent medication errors, improve patient experience and deliver quality care.
    • Confirmed current staff certifications and assigned training to provide opportunities for professional development.
    • Assigned training, workshops and seminars for nurses and staff to enhance skills and improve patient care quality, raising healthcare standards.
    • Educated patients and caregivers on discharge instructions to maintain continuum of care.
    • Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate registered nurses and ancillary employees to comply with health and safety regulations and follow protocols and guidelines.
    • Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques to avoid infection and promote faster healing and recovery.
    • Delegated specific tasks to assigned nurses to assess patients, observe symptoms and provide detailed status and developments.
    • Scheduled staff meetings to discuss announcements, ideas and concerns and align with tasks, promoting collaborative environment.
    • Designed and implemented guidelines and policies to comply with health and safety standards in providing patient care.
    • Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes to optimise workflow and prevent future readmissions.
    • Monitored areas to keep work stations clean and comply with health and sanitation standards, maintaining well-being of employees.
    • Informed patients and caregivers of external resources to support self-management, wound management and medication administration.
    • Provided continuous assessment of patients in unit from admission to discharge to monitor progress and developments.
    • Created annual budget to forecast income and expenditures and monitor department performance.
    • Assisted surgeons to perform bedside, non-invasive procedures by passing instruments, clearing tools and transporting patients to examination rooms.
    • Used Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation process and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
    • Organised shifts of nurses and staff to enable full coverage for patient care, maintaining systemised schedule.
    • Administered injections, medications and wound care to treat and alleviate symptoms.
    • Enforced quality assurance programme requirements for routinely audited core measures for patients with pneumonia or advanced directives to maintain fallout rate.
  • Senior Staff Nurse (Jul, 2010–Feb, 2016) at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
    • Conducted examinations to determine patient illness or injury, quickly finding problems to create personalised recovery plans.
    • Administered prescribed medication safely and responsibly, monitoring patient progress and adapting doses as required.
    • Maintained a safe environment when caring for patients, especially those requiring frequent monitoring.
    • Kept medical records and documentation regularly updated with accurate, of-the-moment patient data.
    • Undertook Nurse in Charge responsibilities, supporting clinic management in delivering smooth-running, quality clinical care.
    • Stayed up-to-date on the latest treatments, care improvements and regulations through timely research and networking with other senior nurses.
    • Managed ward team of 32, including delegation of work on a day to day basis for junior staff.
    • Carried out various registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's condition.
    • Collaborated effectively with senior clinicians and consultants to escalate changes and abnormalities in patient conditions.
    • Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes to improve and update individual care plans and medical needs.
    • Provided outstanding clinical care with compassionate emotional support for first-class patient care provisions.
    • Shared clinical knowledge, skills and experience with junior nurses to achieve competent, high-performing mentorship programmes.
    • Briefed patients and relatives regarding treatment options to discuss risks and benefits and provide education regarding condition.
    • Closely monitored medical supply inventory in storerooms, promptly ordering low stock supplies to maintain consistent inventory.
    • Closely analysed patient data, evaluating trends and reviewing treatment programmes accordingly.
    • Maintained privacy and dignity of all patients to comply with confidentiality policies and guidelines, building trust and confidence.
    • Coordinated clinical teams to deliver appropriate patient care, consistently meeting practice quality-of-care guidelines.
    • Communicated with employees on individual cases to resolve patient issues and provide effective solutions.
  • Staff Nurse (Jul, 2007–Jul, 2010) at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
    • Provided rehabilitation care and emotional support to patients and their relatives during difficult times.
    • Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
    • Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
    • Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
    • Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
    • Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.
    • Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
    • Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
    • Supported charge nurse to deliver care for full wards in line with quality-of-care standards.
    • Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.
    • Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
    • Accurately recorded patient medical information and vital signs to provide continued best possible care.
    • Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
    • Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
    • Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery programmes for timely discharge.
    • Managed catheters to promote strong hygiene and patient comfort.
    • Worked closely with nursing staff to conduct ward rounds.
    • Collected blood samples with excellent phlebotomy skills.
    • Conducted electrocardiograms to quickly and accurately assess patients.
    • Supported surgical procedures and provided post-operative care.
  • Senior Care Assistant and became Registered Nurse (May, 2005–Jul, 2007) at The Sutherlands Nursing Home
    • Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
    • Employed excellent perception and tact to assist patients with personal care needs.
    • Ensured clients stayed healthy by conducting [Timeframe] health checks on pulse, weight and temperature.
    • Helped customers with shopping duties, buying items as instructed by clients, care plans, families and doctors.
    • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises, carrying out as required by doctors.
    • Supported clients with transportation needs when required, such as walking and pushing wheelchairs.
    • Acted quickly and appropriately during emergencies, following various protocols depending on the situation.
    • Kept houses clean, tidy and presentable by conducting [Timeframe] deep cleaning and organisational tasks.
    • Used hoists to get clients into and out of beds and chairs when required.
    • Proactively attended to every need required from clients, no matter how big or small.
    • Portioned meals, drinks and snacks for clients, following care plan, dietary and doctor requirements.
    • Helped clients with daily care duties such as bathing, dressing and toileting.
    • Maintained excellent relationships with families and clients by providing friendly, helpful, compassionate and caring service.
    • Helped patients with feeding, drinking and administering medication when required.
    • Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.
    • Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
    • Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
    • Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
    • Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
    • Partnered with patients and family members to deliver current, accurate information about conditions and care.
    • Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
    • Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
    • Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
    • Helped plan and deliver health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patient groups.
    • Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
    • Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
    • Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
    • Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
    • Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health
  • Clinical Instructor 3rd year and 4th year nursing students (Jan, 2004–Jun, 2005) at Liceo de Cagayan University - Cagayan de Oro City
    • Ran face-to-face and virtual clinical skills sessions, covering core training requirements aligned with learner needs.
    • Distributed syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives to maintain focus and achievement.
    • Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs for continued learning progress.
    • Created supporting learning materials and online resources to enhance comprehension of key subject areas.
    • Improved nursing programmes through collaboration with department heads, faculty and staff, increasing positive course outcomes.
    • Communicated students' individual and group performance to lead faculty, assessing progress towards department attainment targets.
    • Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams, enabling good progress monitoring.
    • Engaged multidisciplinary teams in training and mentorship programmes, building practical clinical understanding.
    • Assisted staff with statutory and mandatory training completion for safe, compliant patient support.
    • Identified clinical upskilling opportunities and recruited learners to engage with development programmes.
    • Developed education strategies to deliver ward-based training within assigned departments.
    • Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during clinical procedures and medication administration.
    • Provided holistic education in disease diagnosis and management within evidence-based pathways.
    • Used individualised instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment and decision-making.
    • Delivered comprehensive clinical instruction to students on nursing care, ward support and emergency response.
    • Led teams of educators in implementing training programmes across national hospital networks.
    • Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students to reach course and programme goals.
    • Translated practical industry experience into informative teachings for improved syllabus relevance and understanding.
    • Kept instruction up to date by improving instructional materials, ordering new equipment and engaging learning modalities such as instructional technology.
  • Staff Nurse (Jun, 1999–May, 2005) at Cagayan de Oro Polymedic General Hospital
    • Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
    • Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
    • Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
    • Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery programmes for timely discharge.
    • Monitored patients' health by performing pulse and temperature checks every 8/hours.
    • Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.
    • Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
    • Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
    • Utilised practised skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.
    • Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
    • Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
    • Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
    • Used stethoscope to monitor heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
    • Reported to head nurse and attending physicians symptoms, condition and development of each patient.
    • Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.
    • Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine diagnosis of patient.
    • Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
    • Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
    • Responded to audible and visual cardiac alarms to address needs of patients.
    • Bathed, changed and fed disabled patients to ease comfort.
    • Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, treated wounds and administered IV for patients to provide quality care for patients.

Education

  • Mentorship (Aug, 2014–Jan, 2015) from St. George’s London
  • PhD in Oncology (Jan, 2011–Aug, 2014) from University of Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Safe Administration of Haematopoetic Stem Cells Transplantation (Jul, 2010–Apr, 2011) from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
  • Chemotherapy (Feb, 2010–Aug, 2010) from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
  • Foundation of Cancer Care (Jan, 2008–Jul, 2008) from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
  • MSc in Cancer Care (Sep, 2007–Nov, 2010) from KINGs College London–scored With Merit
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (Jun, 1994–Oct, 1998) from Liceo de Cagayan University Cagayan de Oro City

Fee details

    ₱500–1,200/hour (US$8.58–20.59/hour)

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