Maria Ava Alvarez
Toronto,ON
Summary
With current registration as Registered Nurse with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO); 20+ years of experience delivering comprehensive nursing care in Operating Room and Medical Unit with advanced skills working with diverse populations; coordinates patient conditions and requirements at multidisciplinary level to advance patient care; and demonstrates ability to foster interpersonal and inter-professional relationship with all staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Clearpoint Health Network- Toronto
Toronto , Ontario
2021.04 - Current
- Circulates and scrubs to surgical cases with specialty in orthopedics (total knee, posterior and anterior hip arthroplasties) laparoscopic bariatric surgery, urology ( Nanoknife and Rezum procedures), plastics, ENT and opthalmology cases.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Applies and promotes sterility throughout surgical procedure.
- Co-initiates collaborative briefing, pause (timeout), and debriefing.
- Ensures standardized counting pre-, intra-, and closing phase of surgery.
- Anticipates, resolves and completes surgical requirements prior to patient entry to the OR.
- Ensures the following prior to patient's entry to the OR: consent is completed, meets validity and signed between patient and surgeon, patient's chart and all other patient information is complete, accurate and matched using two or more identifiers and patient is marked.
- Applies standards, policy and procedures, established by ORNAC, CNO and the employer.
- Orients new RN's and RPN's circulating and scrubbing roles respectively.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Humber River Hospital
2007.07 - 2021.03
- Circulates and scrubs to surgical cases with specialty on orthopedics (total and unilateral knee, posterior/ anterior hip arthroplasties and revisions) trauma cases (ORIF,TFN,DHS) general laparotomy, laparoscopic and bariatric, open urology and cystoscopic, gynecology, plastics, ENT, opthalmology and open vascular cases.
- Applies and promotes sterility throughout surgical procedure.
- Co-initiates collaborative briefing, pause (time out), and debriefing.
- Ensures standardized counting, pre-, intra-, and closing phases of surgery.
- Anticipates, resolves, and completes surgical requirements prior to patient entry to the OR.
- Ensures the following prior to patient's entry to the OR: consents is completed, meets validity and signed between patient and surgeon, patient's chart and all other patient information is complete, accurate and matched using two or more identifiers and patient is marked.
- Ensures patient's understanding of his/her surgery and uses translator if patient has language barrier.
- Applies standards, policy and procedures, established by ORNAC, CNO and the employer.
- Assesses and coordinates patient care and safety with with preoperative and post anesthetic care unit nurses for proper continuity of care preoperatively and postoperatively.
- Coordinates with surgical and anesthesia teams ahead of time if extra IV line, CVP, Level 1 rapid infuser, blood transfusion and warmer set is needed.
- Mentors and trains new RN's and RPN's circulating and scrubbing roles respectively.
Registered Nurse, Medical/ Geriatric/ Palliative
Humber River Regional Hospital - 6 West
2002.04 - 2007.07
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuity of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Communicated with primary care physician to relay patient needs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Trained and mentored new RN's on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated physician on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Educates patients, caregivers and families on diagnosis, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care post discharge.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Registered Nurse Operating Room Program
George Brown College
Toronto, ON2007-10
Associate of Science - General Physical Assessment
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON2002-03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Filamer Christian University
Roxas City, Philippines1998-03
Skills
- Specialized expertise on OR RN responsibilities
- Solid proficiency in OR equipment and machinery
- Solid proficiency on medical patient care with IV and venipuncture certified
- Excellent organizational and communications skills
- Dedicated, Caring and Service-oriented
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Clearpoint Health Network- Toronto
2021.04 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Humber River Hospital
2007.07 - 2021.03
Registered Nurse, Medical/ Geriatric/ Palliative
Humber River Regional Hospital - 6 West
2002.04 - 2007.07
Registered Nurse Operating Room Program
George Brown College
Associate of Science - General Physical Assessment
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Filamer Christian University
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