Kristel Burog, RN
Winnipeg
Summary
Post- Anesthesia Care Unit, Day Surgery, Pediatric Dental Surgery(G.A)RN, Pre-operative Assessment Clinic RN , Charge Nurse. Experienced with Accuro EMR and Novari EMR. With 13 years of experience providing quality care to a wide variety of patients. Demonstrates critical thinking/problem solving skills. Prioritizes care for an individual patient or group of patients. Responds to a variety of simultaneous demands. Performs independently and as a member of the healthcare team. Dependable team player, possessing a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE
11.2021 - Current
- Eye Care Centre of Excellence in Manitoba, Canada
- Post- Anesthesia Care Unit/ Day surgery/ Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic, Pediatric Dental Surgery under General Anesthesia, Charge Nurse
- Led surgical team in implementing patient care protocols, enhancing safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated daily operations of surgical floor, ensuring optimal patient flow and resource allocation.
- Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
- Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
- Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure
- Assess patients’ post-operative condition
- Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria
- Log all findings in patient files
- Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
- Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
- Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
- Provide eye-related and health promotion/illness prevention sessions, eye care and adaptive counselling, glaucoma screening and post-discharge follow up.
- Identify before surgery a patient’s medical, physical, psychological and spiritual needs.
- Liaise, where appropriate, with external agencies to implement discharge planning.
- Ensure a more effective use of hospital resources such as theatre time and bed occupancy by reducing the number of patients who do not attend scheduled surgery, the number of cancelled operations thereby having a positive impact on waiting lists.
Registered Nurse
MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Ophthalmology Assessment Unit
- Assists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with various eye diseases and injuries.
- Plays a critical role in patient education and treatment by administering medication such as eye drops and showing patients how to care for their eye injuries and diseases at home.
- Cares for the patient before and after surgery.
- Educated patients on ocular health, treatment options, and post-operative care protocols.
- Collaborated with ophthalmologists in developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices in ophthalmologic procedures and equipment usage.
Registered Nurse
MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Transitional Care Unit
- Provides care to clients who require complex social and medical support for a limited period of time before transitioning home with community services or to a personal care home, supportive housing or elsewhere such as Hospice.
- Ensures elderly patients maintain acceptable levels of personal hygiene, receive proper nutrition, monitoring vital signs, administering medication and consulting with the supervising physicians.
- Coordinated discharge planning with healthcare providers, ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
ST. AMANT
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Provides care for residents with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury.
- Works in stabilization unit where service offers support to children and adults who are referred to St.Amant for specific clinical interventions. This could be to support planning and interventions for individuals with an acquired brain injury or for others to develop and implement treatment strategies to reduce challenging behaviors. This service also welcomes people whose living arrangements may have changed and require stabilization before the person can return home.
- Supports residents with stable tracheostomies and ventilators.
- Support residents with stable gastrostomy tubes, tube feeds, suprapubic catheters, and ostomies.
Registered Nurse
RIVERVIEW HEALTH CENTRE
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Riverview Health Centre- Float Nurse
- Provides professional registered nursing services for patients/residents with complex and unpredictable health needs, including independent nursing services, administration of prescribed medical treatments, fulfilling a leadership role within the interdisciplinary health care team, facilitating coordination of patient/resident/client care and discharge.
- Specialized (Wound Care, Airway Management (tracheostomy), Nutritional Support, Dysphagia Management (PRN, gastrostomy feeding) and Long Term Ventilatory (breathing) support.
- Support individuals with advanced dementia and individuals who have behavioral management or safety needs that cannot be met in a general personal care home environment.
- Provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation for adults with neurological impairments due to stroke (cerebral vascular accidents).
- Addresses the rehabilitation needs of patients with neurological impairments and disabilities related to traumatic injuries of the brain.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with behavioral health challenges.
Resident Assistant
St.Amant
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provides support to individuals with a developmental disability or autism.
Health Care Aide
Riverview Health Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Applied knowledge and skill in caring elderly clients with special needs such as disorientation and agitation using behavior management techniques.
Registered Nurse
Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Ward (EENT)2007-2008. Provided care for patients with diseases or injuries of the ear, nose, throat, head or neck and assisted in the treatment of both acute and chronic conditions, including ear infections, laryngitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 2008-2010. Provided critical care to premature and sick newborns such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, providing vital nutrients to newborns. Demonstrated skilled nursing care consisted of respiratory support (conventional ventilation, CPAP).
- Pediatric Ward 2010-2012 . Administered medication using age-appropriate guidelines, performed physical examinations, such as measuring vitals, ordering diagnostic tests and provided supportive care to dying children.
- Intensive Care Unit 2012-2014. Assisted treating physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures including life-saving situations. Provided care for patients with various neurological disorders such as strokes and aneurysms, vascular malformations, spinal cord injuries and traumatic head injuries.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Red River College
Winnipeg, MB01.2018
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Healthcare Aide
Robertson College
Winnipeg, MB01.2015
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
St. Jude College
01.2006
Skills
- Ophthalmology Experience
- Special Needs
- Medication and IV administration
- ICU Experience
- Dementia Care
- Alzheimer's Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Phlebotomy
- Post-anesthesia care
- Anesthesia recovery
- Cardiac monitors
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- EMR / EHR
- Nonviolent crisis intervention
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
Languages
English - Fluent
Full Professional
Filipino
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Nurse (College of Registered Nurses in Manitoba)
- NCLEX RN
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE
03.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
MISERICORDIA HEALTH CENTRE
06.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
RIVERVIEW HEALTH CENTRE
02.2019 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
ST. AMANT
01.2019 - 06.2019
Resident Assistant
St.Amant
01.2017 - 12.2017
Health Care Aide
Riverview Health Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2014
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Healthcare Aide
Robertson College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
St. Jude College
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Red River College
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)2023
- PHIA Confidentiality Pledge 2025
- Up to date immunization record
- Valid Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector), Adult and Child Abuse Registry
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