Rona Irene Carreon
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Compassionate new Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history as an RPN/LPN in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse – Operating Room
McMaster Children's Hospital
04.2015 - Current
- Surgical Services: Scrub Nurse and 2nd circulating nurse in Pediatric, Orthopedic, Spine, General, Plastic, ENT, Ophthalmology, Oral-maxillofacial, Gynecology, Urology, and Neurology.
- Trained new nurses in proper sterile techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RPN - Minor Surgery: Procedure Room
McMaster Children's Hospital
04.2015 - Current
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures as circulating and scrub nurse role.
- Maintaining high-volume patient flow.
- Creating and updating staff and patient educational materials as required and maintaining supplies and equipment.
Registered Practical Nurse – Nursing Resource Staff
St. Peter's Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2015
- RPN staffing relief that rotates to all units of Behavioral Health, Palliative, Rehabilitation and Complex Care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Practical Nurse
New Village Retirement Home
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela City, PhilippinesOperating Room Certificate For RPN/RN -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON2015
Nursing Diploma - Bridging Program For IEN's
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON2011
Skills
- Operating Room Nurse since 2015
- Strong working knowledge of surgical equipment for most services listed below
- Surgical experience in trauma, orthopedic, plastic, general, thoracic, gynecology, urology, neurological, ophthalmology, oral-maxillofacial
- Pediatric Care
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Precepting
Languages
English
Tagalog
LICENCES
CNO RPN (General Class: AB832759)
US NCLEX-RN (NCSBN ID: 20968701)
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse – Operating Room
McMaster Children's Hospital
04.2015 - Current
RPN - Minor Surgery: Procedure Room
McMaster Children's Hospital
04.2015 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse – Nursing Resource Staff
St. Peter's Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2015
Registered Practical Nurse
New Village Retirement Home
01.2009 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Operating Room Certificate For RPN/RN -
Mohawk College
Nursing Diploma - Bridging Program For IEN's
Mohawk College
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