Junalyn Valera
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Accomplished Operating Room Registered Nurse with a proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous surgical assistance and effective team collaboration. Skilled in sterile technique and critical thinking, adept at mentoring staff and optimizing surgical processes. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and commitment to patient safety and care. Proactive Operating Room Nurse utilizing critical thinking and patient assessment skills in a career spanning 8 years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- 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.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Riyadh Care Hospital
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Maintained a safe surgical environment, adhered to hospital requirements, set up instruments for operations, communicated with surgical team about patient condition, ensured patient was prepared for surgery.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
General Registered Nurse
Abra Provincial Hospital
Bangued, Philippines
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Practiced aseptic techniques, monitored sterilization of instruments, provided patient assessment in PACU, supported patients during labor, ensured proper infant care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Perioperative Nursing -
Centennial College (Morningside Campus)
Scarborough, Ontario03.2025
Personal Support Worker NACC 700 Hours Program -
Tricare Academy Career College
Thornhill, Ontario05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pines City Colleges
Philippines05.2013
Skills
- Operating Room Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Safety
- Scrub Nurse Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Surgical Assistance
- Patient Communication
- Clinical Assessments
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Infection Control
Licensureeligibility
COLLEGE OF NURSES OF ONTARIO (CNO), RN, 24922559, 07/22/24
Certification
- Basic Life Support Provider, Heart & Stroke, 2300887, 10/15/23, 10/2024
- Workplace Hazardous Material Information System, PulseLine CPR and In-services, 12/11/23, 12/11/25
- Registered Nurse's Association of Ontario, 24FR1339, 10/31/24
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
12.2018 - 12.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Riyadh Care Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2018
General Registered Nurse
Abra Provincial Hospital
07.2014 - 06.2016
Perioperative Nursing -
Centennial College (Morningside Campus)
Personal Support Worker NACC 700 Hours Program -
Tricare Academy Career College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Pines City Colleges