Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 9 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment .Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient- facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
HOLY CROSS SURGICAL SERVICES
02.2023 - Current
Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ORTHOPAEDIC UNIT-FOOTHILS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2022 - 06.2022
Maintained a pain management schedule, administer pain medication and monitor for reaction of allergies
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Help patients improve strength and mobility following the correction of a musculoskeletal issue
Accurately maintained patients charts and updated the electronic charting system routinely through Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM)
Routinely performed and accurately documented head to toe physical assessment
Performed spinal assessment
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MEDICAL UNIT, ROCKYVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL
03.2022 - 04.2022
Recognized and reported observations, patient behaviors and other indicators outside normal parameters or directions given
Responded and followed up to needs of patient population to foster comfortable and safe environment
Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary team and offered suggestions while demonstrating sensitivity to aspects of care delivery
Used initiative in carrying out recurring tasks within scope of practice and established standards of care
Demonstrated skills and abilities within scope of LPN practice and in accordance with competencies and procedures
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
NURSE II/ HEAD NURSE
ILOCOS TRAINING AND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 09.2018
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives
Engaged and participated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring
Delivered expert case management, milieu management, medication administration and emergency intervention
Orient staff, nursing students, patients, and their families in related areas such as philosophy, objectives, and policies of the hospital/nursing service and other health information
Performs administrative duties such as preparing reports and schedules of assignments
Performs direct nursing care procedures which include bedside nursing, hygiene, pre and post operative nursing care, as well of admission and discharge duties when necessary
Assisted Physicians at the Operating Room during major and minor operation
Assist different medical procedures like intubation, CVP insertion, Thoracentesis, and etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
BOW VALLEY COLLEGE
Calgary, AB
08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIONCHRISTIAN COLLEGE
PHILIPPINES
03.2010
Skills
Patient Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Healthcare Ethics
Patient Evaluation
Treatment Recommendations
Clear Patient Communication
Asepsis Standards
Clinical Assessments
Patient Care Management
Sterile Procedures and Techniques
Plastic Surgery
General Surgery
Infection Prevention
Perioperative Nursing
Pre-Surgery Assessments
Surgical Equipment
Accomplishments
REGISTERED NURSE- CRNA
lICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE- CLPNA
HEALTHCARE AIDE
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (HEALTH CARE PROVIDER) 2022
CALGARY ALBERTA STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR/AED 2022, CALGARY
ALBERTA HEMODIALYSIS TRAINING 2011, B-BRAUN EASCULAP ACADEMY, QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit Registered Nurse at Holy cross surgical servicesPost Anesthesia Recovery Unit Registered Nurse at Holy cross surgical services