Frances Palugod

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About Frances Palugod

Compassionate and dedicated BSN-RN graduate with extensive hospital, administrative and clinical experience. Highly driven individual with 3+ years of experience working in a diagnostic laboratory setting, with a focus on performing automated testing for COVID-19 and CT/GC testing. Skilled in operating and troubleshooting complex equipment such as the Hologic Panther system, Roche 8800 system, Copan Walk Away Specimen Processor (WASP), Biomerieux Vitek machine, BD Bactec blood culturing instrument, and Kiestra machine. Highly organized with excellent customer service and troubleshooting skills, leadership abilities proven through volunteering and advocacy in the community; and experienced in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Certified in ACLS, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, NRP, Stable baby program and peripheral IV insertion. Fully committed to following protocols, directions, and regulations. Passionate for learning within a dynamic healthcare environment. Proficient in the Tagalog (Filipino) language.