CHARISSE LAUSA
London
Summary
Dedicated and experienced operating room nurse with over 3 years of hands-on experience in perioperative care. Skilled in preparing surgical suites, assisting during procedures, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Nurse
PilarRural Health Unit
Pilar, Capiz, Philippines
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills when faced with complex or ambiguous patient situations, leading to the identification of creative solutions that promoted optimal health outcomes.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Mohammad Dossary Hospital
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon''s needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
- Prepared, implemented and evaluated nursing care for patients through each step of surgical procedure.
- Assisted surgeons with complex procedures, demonstrating exceptional knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques.
Community Health Nurse
Pilar Rural Health Unit
Pilar, Capiz, Philippines
04.2014 - 11.2015
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Enhanced community health through delivering educational presentations on disease prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Managed immunization clinics, ensuring timely administration of vaccinations and reducing the spread of communicable diseases.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Capiz Doctors' Hospital
Roxas City, Philippines
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
Education
Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Humber College
Toronto, ON04-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
PilarRural Health Unit
07.2019 - 11.2019
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Mohammad Dossary Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2018
Community Health Nurse
Pilar Rural Health Unit
04.2014 - 11.2015
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Capiz Doctors' Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2014
Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Humber College