Sabrina Lamontagne

• Operating room : cardiothoracic and vascular,general, gynecology,bariatric,orthopaedic,neurological, ophthalmic and plastic surgeries
• Cardiac and vascular surgeries : coronary angioplasty, heart valve (repair and replacement), bypass surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, stent placement

Key roles and responsibilities of an operating room nurse

• Preparing and organizing the surgical room such as the equipments and instruments in order to ensure the surgery meets the required standards of sterility and the correct procedure.
• Assisting the surgical procedures by understanding the interventions and anticipating the needs of the surgeon in order to work efficiently.
• Prioritize the well-being of the patient throughout the surgery such as monitor the vital signs.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the healthcare professionals such as the surgeons, anesthesiologists as well as the representatives in order to ensure a well-coordinated surgical team.
• Manipulate and understand the purpose of each surgical devices and instruments.
• Staying up to date to advancements in surgical techniques, technology and training and keeping a continuous professional development in order to deliver my skills.
• Coordinate, anticipate, manage stressful situations in order to exceed expectations.
• Train and integrate new nurses.

• Floor department of cardiothoracic and vascular
• Interprofessional collaboration to meet the patients needs
• Evaluate and analyze electrocardiograms
• Take in charge the patient having an holistic view.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

• Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a positive atmosphere during hospital stays.

• Facilitated efficient discharge planning with documentation, medication education, and follow-up appointments for patients.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Monitored patient health status and report to medical staff if needed.
• Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.

• Provided customer service to adults and children
• Taught swimming classes to adults and children, tracked their progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement.
• Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
• Handled incident reporting accurately and documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
• Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
• Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
• Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.