Ruthcel Laurencio
Calgary,AB
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse- Operating Room
King Abdullah Medical Complex
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Mohammad Al Dossary Hospital
07.2008 - 09.2013
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Surgical Staff Nurse
Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2008
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assessed patients for [Type] immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Gabriel College
Kalibo, Aklan, PhilippinesHigh School Diploma -
Aklan Catholic College (Aklan College)
Kalibo, Aklan , PhilippinesSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Infection Prevention
- Status Updates
- Asepsis Standards
- Patient Safety
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Surgical Equipment
- Microsoft Office
- Update Electronic Charts
- Pre-Surgery Assessments
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
Certification
Heart and Stroke Training
BLS provider
EXPIRES 07/2024
Timeline
Staff Nurse- Operating Room
King Abdullah Medical Complex
06.2014 - 03.2020
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
Mohammad Al Dossary Hospital
07.2008 - 09.2013
Surgical Staff Nurse
Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital
04.2007 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Gabriel College
High School Diploma -
Aklan Catholic College (Aklan College)
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