CAROL MAE ABADILLA
Jabriya, Kuwait
Summary
- Dedicated healthcare professional with 10 years experience and expertise in compassionate patient support with solid background in patient care and acute nursing. Proficient in patient assessments, intravenous insertion and infusions.
- Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in radiology nursing, focusing on patient care and diagnostic procedures. Performing rapid, critical assessments, including checking for metal devices, pregnancy, and renal function prior to imaging. Proficient in starting IV's, administering contrast agents, and recognizing allergic reactions. Familiarity with X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound equipment and procedures. Explaining procedures and reducing anxiety, particularly for Claustrophobic or anxious patients. Adhering to patient's safety, infection prevention, and patient identification protocols.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Radiology Staff Nurse
Images Diagnostic Center
Jabriya
2020.02 - Current
- Assess patient health, verify medical history, check for allergies (especially to contrast media), obtain informed consent, and prepare patients for procedures.
- Monitor patient vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) specifically for patients who undergo conscious sedation, and assist radiologists with interventional procedures.
- Administered and monitored moderate sedation and contrast agents, identifying and responding to adverse reactions.
- Insert IV lines/catheters, and assist with image-guided procedures e.g., MCUG, angiograms).
- Provide recovery care, manage pain, monitor for adverse reactions to contrast or sedation, and deliver discharge instructions.
- Adhere to clinic safety protocols and infection control guidelines.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams (radiologists, technicians), maintain patient privacy, and adhere to radiation safety protocols.
- Documented all procedures accurately for maintaining up-to-date medical records.
Staff Nurse
Wahat Attadawy Medical Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2016.07 - 2019.04
- Conduct physical assessments, take vital signs, administer vaccinations, and manage wound dressings.
- Support doctors in treating common illnesses and managing chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
- Administering medications/injections, drawing blood, wound care, and assisting with minor exams.
- Monitor and record patient's vital signs, progress, and response to treatments.
- Triaging patient calls, managing referrals, and following up on test results.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Maintaining accurate electronic or paper records.
- Ensuring infection control protocols and maintaining clean equipment.
- Instructing on post-procedure care, medication management, and lifestyle changes.
Staff Nurse
Riyad Care Hospital
Riadh, Saudi Arabia
2012.01 - 2015.03
- Assess, monitor, and record patient conditions, symptoms and histories.
- Administer medications, treatments as prescribed by physicians and perform diagnostic tests.
- Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, ostomy care, foley catheter insertion, NGT insertion, venipuncture, and cannulation.
- Conduct continuous physiological monitoring (cardiac, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure), identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimizing workplace incidents.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail adhering to the 5 rights of medication administration.
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to two or three patients, providing consistent and effective care.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University
Laoag City/Philippines 2005.06 - 2009.04
Skills
- Compassionate patient support
- Hardworking and strong work ethic
- Patient assessments (vital signs, physical assessments)
- Intravenous insertion and infusions
- Nasogastric tube and Foley catheter insertion
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Medication Administration (via oral, IV, NGT, GTT)
- Catheter, tracheotomy care, stoma site care
- Caring bedside manner
- Empathetic communication
- Infection control and safety (proper hygiene, fall prevention, patient safety protocols)
Certification
- Ministry of Health Nursing License
- Address: Kuwait
- Expiry: October 3, 2027
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Address: REG Training Center, Kuwait
- Conducted on: December 5, 2025
Timeline
Radiology Staff Nurse
Images Diagnostic Center
2020.02 - Current
Staff Nurse
Wahat Attadawy Medical Center
2016.07 - 2019.04
Staff Nurse
Riyad Care Hospital
2012.01 - 2015.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwestern University
2005.06 - 2009.04