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Mary Joy Aggulen RN

Calgary,AB

Summary

  • Seasoned and Patient-focused Operating Room Registered Nurse with over 23 years surgical experience both as a scrub and circulating nurse. Proficient at delivering direct patient care and patient education. Possesses a proven history of collaborating effectively with surgical teams and performing consistently in fast-paced and complex environments.
  • Goal-oriented Child Youth Worker with 2 years of experience organizing appropriate youth and community programs and crisis intervention expertise. Compassionate and warm professional recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively.
  • Dedicated, resilient, team player, meticulous, keen to learn.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Youth Worker

Pluming Eagle Lodge
05.2021 - Current
  • Provides emotional support to clients experiencing intergenerational trauma, physical or mental health conditions including - FASD, Bipolar disorders, ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, alcohol and drugs withdrawal.
  • Coordinates family visits, medical appointments and therapy sessions for youth residents.
  • Assists clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to overcome personal obstacles, encourage behavior modification, and support them in their journey towards integrating fully back into society.
  • Prepared weekly, monthly, behavioral incident reports to define goals, weaknesses and strengths of residents.
  • Worked with almost 20 at-risk youth to assist with societal reintegration after prolonged institutionalization.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Senior Nurse Clinician

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
04.2000 - 04.2020
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Assisted surgeons with complex diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures including neuro-spine cases such as craniotomy, clipping of aneurysm, spinal surgeries with or without instrumentation; orthopedic surgeries, thoracic surgeries, vascular surgeries, urology surgeries, ENT surgeries, obstetrics/gynecology surgeries, pediatrics surgeries, and laparoscopic/endoscopic surgeries.
  • Mentored junior staff by facilitating and leading in-house education opportunities.

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Makabali Memorial Services
06.1996 - 03.2000
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Assisted the surgeon in completing general surgeries, ENT, Labor and Delivery, Urology, and basic Orthopedic cases.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Health And Human Services Management

Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB
06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Angeles University Foundation
Pampanga, Philippines
04.1996

Skills

Neuro/spine surgeries

Laparoscopic surgeries

Thoracic surgeries

General surgeries

Obstetrics/Gynecology surgeries

Urology surgeries

Vascular surgeries

ENT surgeries

Orthopedic surgeries

Pre- and Post-Op Care

Infection Prevention

Charting & Documentation

Discharge Education

Patient Management

Medical Office Administration

Policy Development

Coaching and Mentorship

Certification

  • College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), registration number 124375.
  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C ID: 102758208 - November 2024 expiry
  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy - May 2023
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention - October 2022
  • Indigenous Awareness Workshop - October 2022
  • Brain Story Certification - May 2022
  • Trauma Informed Care - October 2021
  • Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents - May 2021

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Child and Youth Worker

Pluming Eagle Lodge
05.2021 - Current

Senior Nurse Clinician

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
04.2000 - 04.2020

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Makabali Memorial Services
06.1996 - 03.2000

Post-Degree Certificate - Health And Human Services Management

Bow Valley College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Angeles University Foundation

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