Pam Koga
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience caring for patients within pre/intra operative setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Opthalmology
Interior Health Eye Care Centre
Kelowna, BC
04.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in the operating room.
- Educated patients on surgical procedures prior to their operations.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers during surgeries.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room at all times.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess emergent situations that arose during surgeries.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and colleagues in the OR setting.
- Adhered to safety protocols according to hospital policies and procedures while providing care to patients in the OR suite.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Interim Patient Care Co-ordinator when needed.
- Organized staff and assignments.
- Collaborated with Manager to aid in development of new protocols for the department.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Interior Health
Kelowna, BC
05.2003 - Current
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on operating table prior to surgery.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Interim Patient Care Co-ordinator when needed in Opthalmology department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
Kelowna04-2004
Skills
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Surgical Procedures
- Operating Room Preparation
- Pre-Surgery Assessments
- Patient Education
- Physician Collaboration
- Clinical Issues Understanding
- Patient And Family Interaction
- Patient Safety
- Standards Of Care
- Compassionate Communication
- Building Trust And Rapport
- Clinical Leadership And Supervision
- Staff Direction And Task Delegation
- Staff Management
- Teamwork And Collaboration
- Clinical Training
- Collaborative Care Planning
Certification
- In good standing with British Columbia Nurses Union.
- Current Registration British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
- Current BLS
- Completed Interior Health Operating Room Program in 2005.
Affiliations
- I enjoy crocheting for my family
- Avid reader
- I love to travel and learn about different cultures.
- Enjoy time with family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Opthalmology
Interior Health Eye Care Centre
04.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Interior Health
05.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
- In good standing with British Columbia Nurses Union.
- Current Registration British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
- Current BLS
- Completed Interior Health Operating Room Program in 2005.
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