Operating room Nurse
German Orthopaedic Hospital
Total years of experience :12 years, 8 Months
• Uses established techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; such as TKR, THR, Spine surgeries, ORIF, Arthroscopy etc., provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines and instructions of the surgeon.
• As scrub or sterile nurse, sets up operating room with instruments as specifically required for type of operation to be performed; arranges instruments and other articles in specified order on portable table immediately accessible to, the surgeon; anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction tubes and other items and hands them to surgeon in most expeditious manner; maintains aseptic field.
• Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent fatality.
• Manages contaminated instruments and supplies during operation procedures to prevent spread of infection.
• As circulating nurse, places patient in prescribed position to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and drapes patient or assists surgeon with draping.
• During operative procedure, preserves and labels operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provides special equipment such as cauteries, electro-surgical machines, diagnostic lights and other special-, apparatus and assures same is in proper working order; manipulates such equipment, to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and to avoid hazards to patient.
• Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates such fluids as blood, plasma, saline and glucose solutions, cardiac and respiratory stimulants to prevent fatalities during operation,
• After operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring patient, from operating room to recovery room.
• Cleans or directs cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; re-sterilizes unused supplies; cares for and stores delicate surgical instruments; cleans or assists in cleaning operating room areas and caring for and disposing of infectious and soiled linen after conclusion of each Operation.
• Uses established techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; such as TKR, THR, Spine surgeries, ORIF, Arthroscopy etc., provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines and instructions of the surgeon.
• As scrub or sterile nurse, sets up operating room with instruments as specifically required for type of operation to be performed; arranges instruments and other articles in specified order on portable table immediately accessible to, the surgeon; anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction tubes and other items and hands them to surgeon in most expeditious manner; maintains aseptic field.
• Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent fatality.
• Manages contaminated instruments and supplies during operation procedures to prevent spread of infection.
• As circulating nurse, places patient in prescribed position to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and drapes patient or assists surgeon with draping.
• During operative procedure, preserves and labels operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provides special equipment such as cauteries, electro-surgical machines, diagnostic lights and other special-, apparatus and assures same is in proper working order; manipulates such equipment, to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and to avoid hazards to patient.
• Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates such fluids as blood, plasma, saline and glucose solutions, cardiac and respiratory stimulants to prevent fatalities during operation,
• After operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring patient, from operating room to recovery room.
• Cleans or directs cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; re-sterilizes unused supplies; cares for and stores delicate surgical instruments; cleans or assists in cleaning operating room areas and caring for and disposing of infectious and soiled linen after conclusion of each Operation.
September 2, 2012 up to present
GERMAN ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, Kingdom of Bahrain
Operating Room Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Uses established techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines and instructions of the surgeon.
• As scrub or sterile nurse, sets up operating room with instruments as specifically required for type of operation to be performed; arranges instruments and other articles in specified order on portable table immediately accessible to, the surgeon; anticipates surgeon's needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction tubes and other items and hands them to surgeon in most expeditious manner; maintains aseptic field.
• Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent fatality.
• Manages contaminated instruments and supplies during operation procedures to prevent spread of infection.
• As circulating nurse, places patient in prescribed position to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and drapes patient or assists surgeon with draping.
• During operative procedure, preserves and labels operative specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provides special equipment such as cauteries, electro-surgical machines, diagnostic lights and other special-, apparatus and assures same is in proper working order; manipulates such equipment, to aid in the efficiency of the surgeon and to avoid hazards to patient.
• Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates such fluids as blood, plasma, saline and glucose solutions, cardiac and respiratory stimulants to prevent fatalities during operation,
• After operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring patient, from operating room to recovery room.
• Cleans or directs cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; re-sterilizes unused supplies; cares for and stores delicate surgical instruments; cleans or assists in cleaning operating room areas and caring for and disposing of infectious and soiled linen after conclusion of each Operation.
December 22, 2010 - August 31, 2012
GERMAN ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL, Kingdom of Bahrain
Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical Ward
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Utilizes assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs and condition upon admission and on an ongoing basis, responding appropriately.
• Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in a thorough and accurate manner as defined by unit policy.
• Assesses the need for patient/family instruction
• Develop patient teaching and discharge plan as necessary
• Collaborates with other health team members in planning and providing care.
• Provides safe and comprehensive nursing care according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Establish care priorities based on patient problems; communicate with staff and new employees of patient problems/concerns/changes in condition. Notify physician promptly regarding concerns
• Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely manner
• Performs medical procedures such as manipulations and insertions of IV's, NG tubes, urinary catheters, do gastric lavage.
• Demonstrates understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient, staff and confidential hospital business.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members
Utilizes assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs and condition upon admission and on an ongoing basis, responding appropriately.
• Completes and documents the nursing admission assessment in a thorough and accurate manner as defined by unit policy.
• Assesses the need for patient/family instruction
• Develop patient teaching and discharge plan as necessary
• Collaborates with other health team members in planning and providing care.
• Provides safe and comprehensive nursing care according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Establish care priorities based on patient problems; communicate with staff and new employees of patient problems/concerns/changes in condition. Notify physician promptly regarding concerns
• Provide care with minimal supervision in a timely manner
• Performs medical procedures such as manipulations and insertions of IV’s, NG tubes, urinary catheters, do gastric lavage.
• Demonstrates understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient, staff and confidential hospital business.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members
August 2007 - September 2009
DERMAPLAST, Dr. Tariq Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain
Senior Charge Nurse / OT Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in patient examination.
• Manage nursing staff in terms of schedules and training.
• Maintain comprehensive records of schedules and treatment options.
• Monitor patients and equipment.
• Manage supply and equipment inventory.
• Responsible for managing, supervising and assisting the nursing staff.
• Record performances of department nurses and ensure that the unit runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations.
Assist in patient examination.
• Manage nursing staff in terms of schedules and training.
• Maintain comprehensive records of schedules and treatment options.
• Monitor patients and equipment.
• Manage supply and equipment inventory.
• Responsible for managing, supervising and assisting the nursing staff.
• Record performances of department nurses and ensure that the unit runs efficiently and as per standards and regulations.
April 2006 - January 2007
San Fernando de Dilao Parish, Manila, Philippines.
Volunteer Nurse Charity Clinic,
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
• Nurse Receptionist, Plastic & Reconstructive & Dermatology Department Dr. Tariq Hospital, Bahrain. Provided clients service. Displayed ability to communicate with a variety of people.
• Group Member Emergency Team - Dr. Tariq Hospital, Bahrain
• Inventory & Stocks in Charge - Operating Theatre & Dermatology
Department, Dr. Tariq Hospital, Bahrain
TERTIARY LEVEL: St. Jude College, Manila Philippines BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, graduated, April 12, 2006
Trinity University of Asia, St. Luke's college of Nursing, Manila Philippines BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, June 2002-April 2004 SECONDARY LEVEL:
Paco Catholic School 1521 Paz Street Paco, Manila March 2002 PRIMARY LEVEL:
Paco Catholic School 1521 Paz Street Paco, Manila March 1998