Fredesminda Guevara

Psychiatric Nursing Student

1307 Fir Ave, Merritt, BC V1k 1L1

(250) 315-7704
fredeguevara@gmail.com

Empathic, compassionate and hard-working psychiatric nursing student

committed towards psychiatric nursing excellence in community, acute and
geriatric clinical settings, with varied experiences in management systems,
leadership roles and recently in health care giving.
Clinical Experience
Mental Health and Substance Use Services (Merritt)
Ongoing orientation with CBT program
Ongoing preparations to assist clients with life skills

(January 2014present)

ASK Wellness (Merritt)

(September-November 2014)
Assisted in intake assessments to determine and prioritize clients needs
Created case notes for intake assessments and for health navigation activities detailing
client presentations, diagnostic results and other relevant points
Participated in a health fair and practicum fair to disseminate information about agency
services and promote harm reduction on substance use and health issues
Advocated for marginalized clients by providing information, speaking with doctors,
RIH Medical-Surgical Unit. 6North (Kamloops)
(June-July 2014)
Conducted blood glucose meter (BGM) tests and subcutaneous insulin injections
Performed assessments (vital signs, head-to-toe, Braden scale, mental status) on patients
Assisted patients with pericare, meals, and ambulation according to their care plans
Contributed to the creation of a teaching brochure on anemia for the floor nursing staff
Administered oral medications and a heparin subcutaneous injection in accordance with
facility protocols and rights of drug administration
RIH Acute Psychiatry Unit, 1South (Kamloops)
(January-April 2014)
Assessed patients mental and physical status and charted accordingly
Administered scheduled and PRN medications (oral, IM) following protocols and rights
of administration
Engaged in interactions with clients to facilitate nursing assessments and interventions
Performed reporting and charting based on facility procedures on documentation
Employed problem-solving techniques to assist clients with their concerns
Observed an ECT procedure for a depressed patient and cared for another patient after
an ECT session
Overlander Residential Care (Kamloops)
(October-December 2013)
Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and related concerns
Performed mini-mental status exam and head-to-toe assessments on residents
With a partner, carried out a teaching plan to educate and refresh staff about delirium
Performed subcutaneous insulin injection and blood glucose meter (BGM) tests

Work Experience
The Florentine (Nicola Valley Seniors Center)
(2014present)
Resident Care Aide
Attends to personal care needs of residents in a timely and appropriate manner
Monitors patient safety and comfort
Performs meal preparation and housekeeping activities
Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc.
Production/Process Supervisor
(20082012)
Performed various leadership roles as:
Food Safety Team Leader: Implemented ISO22000 (Food Safety Management System)
and spearheaded reviews for annual certification audits
Corporate Internal Quality Auditor: conducted interplant audits
SAP CokeOne System Critical Super User and Training Member
Acting Production Manager in the absence of the PM
Implementer of cost reduction strategies: 3-shift overtime cost cut-off, alternative sugar
and sweetener use planning and critical analysis
Quality Assurance Specialist
(20042008)
Conducted tests, studies and trials on product quality, productivity and cost effectiveness
assuring results confidence and integrity
Performed internal quality, safety and environmental audits
Awarded as Most Proficient QA Specialist (2008)
Quality Control Technician
(20012004)
Performed physical, chemical and microbiological analyses on raw, intermediate and
finished products, and statistical analysis on daily operational data
Conducted Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits
Education
Stenberg College
University of the Philippines

Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

BSc in Chemical Engineering

2013-present
1992-1998

Trainings, Certifications and Other Credentials

Bridging Trusts (2014)
Provincial Violence Prevention Training (2014)
Mental Health First Aid (2014)
Understanding Dementia (2013)
St. John Ambulance CPR-HCP certification (2013)
Language Proficiency Index (LPI) passing certification (2012)
Certified Safety Officer (World Safety Organization Certified) (2011)
Operations Excellence (OE) Associate (2012)
Quality, Environment and Safety Management Systems: Document Writer & Auditee (2002-12)

References
Available upon request