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Anna Victoria Jainga

Watford,North Dakota

Summary


Perioperative professional bringing valuable experience in surgical environments, prepared to enhance patient care. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to dynamic surgical needs. Expertise in aseptic technique and critical patient monitoring, fostering safe and efficient operating room.


PROFESSIONAL LICENSE:

North Dakota Multi State License: R 55184

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

McKenzie Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Watford City, North Dakota
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
  • Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanor, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
  • Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new technologies and equipment within the operating room, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during surgeries.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
  • Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon''s needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment within the perioperative department through active participation in staff meetings.
  • Facilitated successful surgeries by setting up equipment properly, positioning patients correctly, and performing necessary counts of instruments and supplies before each procedure.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
  • Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes.
  • Expedited discharge planning by assessing patient needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
  • Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person.
  • Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
  • Promoted professional development among nursing staff by participating in continuing education programs and sharing best practices with peers.
  • Streamlined pre-and post-operative processes through effective collaboration with anesthesia providers for timely administration of anesthesia services during surgeries.
  • Safeguarded confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Performed interventions to assist patient in returning to normothermia at conclusion of immediate postoperative period.
  • Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient while in operating room.
  • Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques.
  • Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Nurse Supervisor, OR Nurse Circulator, PACU Nurse

Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: Bed Size: 1,000

As a NURSE SUPERVISOR:

  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with medical providers which facilitated improved collaboration between nurses and physicians resulted in more effective treatment strategies being implemented swiftly.
  • Upheld high standards of nursing practice through continuous education on current trends, emerging challenges in healthcare delivery systems, best practices in leadership roles within the profession.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of nursing staff, identifying strengths and areas needing improvement while providing guidance on career advancement strategies.
  • Increased staff retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement through team-building activities and open forums for dialogue among staff about concerns or suggestions for improvement.
  • Served as a role model for nursing excellence, demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and compassionate patient care at all times.
  • Optimized resource utilization by regularly assessing staffing needs and making appropriate adjustments according to census fluctuations and acuity levels.
  • Championed the integration of new technology into daily workflows by leading demonstrations, troubleshooting issues as needed, and offering support during the transition phase.
  • Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
  • Streamlined nursing unit operations by effectively managing staff schedules, assignments, and workload distribution.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards through diligent monitoring and prompt resolution of identified issues.
  • Participated in hospital-wide committees focused on patient safety, quality assurance, infection control and other key topics related to healthcare excellence.
  • Plans and provides nursing care for patients undergoing surgery and invasive procedures while advocating for patient safety during operations.
  • Ensures all documentation during surgical procedures is accurate and complete and observes for signs and symptoms, taking immediate post-operative nursing actions as necessary.

AS A NURSE CIRCULATOR:

  • Anticipates needs in the operating room by keeping an organized workspace and ensuring supplies are replenished for efficient workflow.
  • Participates in continuing education to remain updated on best practices in perioperative nursing care.
  • Protects patient dignity and privacy during surgery by advocating for their rights, manages surgical instruments to ensure they are properly handled, cleaned, and sterilized to uphold safety standards.
  • Contributes to evidence-based guidelines for circulating nurses and meets regulatory requirements for safe medication administration during surgeries while adhering to policies on controlled substances.
  • Ensures patients are properly positioned during surgeries to reduce the risk of injury or discomfort and maintains detailed records of surgical procedures for accurate medical documentation and billing.
  • Works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care in the operating room.
  • Expedites patient recovery by promptly addressing post-operative complications and working with other healthcare providers.
  • Reduces surgery delays by efficiently preparing the OR with the necessary equipment and supplies, safeguarding against wrong-site surgeries by accurately verifying surgical sites.
  • Engages in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and refine OR processes.
  • Coordinates with surgical teams to ensure patient safety during operations and performs pre-operative assessments.

AS A SCRUB NURSE:

  • Utilizes sterile techniques to maintain a clean environment, preps operating rooms to meet aseptic standards, and offers direct support to the surgical team.
  • Advocates for patient health and safety, sanitizes instruments according to surgeon preferences, and trains new nurses on proper techniques and safety protocols.
  • Enhanced teamwork among multidisciplinary medical staff by fostering open communication, creating an environment conducive to high-quality patient care.
  • Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

AS A PACU NURSE:

  • Collaborates with healthcare team members to deliver adequate care, provides bedside support before and after procedures, and monitors vital signs while administering medications as per orders.
  • Facilitates communication and conflict resolution while efficiently coordinating with surgical teams to reduce preparation time.
  • Expedites PACU admissions through timely assessments post-surgery and enhances recovery by monitoring vital signs.
  • Promotes safety in the PACU by adhering to infection control protocols and educates families on post-surgery care techniques.
  • Efficiently manages emergency situations and develops relationships with patients to provide support during recovery.
  • Demonstrates teamwork by collaborating on personalized care plans, reduces post-surgical complications, and streamlines discharges through effective communication with medical staff.
  • Assesses incision sites, monitors temperatures, and tracks stability indicators while evaluating symptoms like pain or nausea.
  • Aids patients in completing their recovery process and provides comprehensive physical and emotional support, including comfort and reassurance.
  • Monitors vital signs for proper sedation recovery and accurately documents all aspects of patient care, including treatments and discharge instructions.

Staff Nurse

Bago City Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2016
  • Company Overview: Bed Size: 50
  • Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly through decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment
  • Made quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients
  • Took note and carried out the physician's order
  • Started intravenous lines and took blood samples
  • Closely monitor ER patients and alerts physicians of any significant changes in vital signs
  • Administers medications per inhalation, oral, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous routes
  • Cleaned and bandaged wounds
  • Identify the medical problem of the patient
  • Check for any allergies and current medications of the patient
  • Obtain height, weight, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure
  • Insert and remove straight and foley catheters
  • Bed Size: 50
  • Patient Experience: Anaphylactic shock, hypertensive emergencies
  • Trauma patients including multiple fractures, hypovolemic shock
  • Diabetic patients with hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia episodes, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, gastroenteritis with all level of dehydration

Clinical Instructor

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod
06.2006 - 03.2011
  • Company Overview: Bed Size: 0
  • Assisted in the planning, development and instruction of nursing courses for an educational or medical program
  • Conducted lectures on nursing topics, assigned homework and oversaw related learning exposure of students in various nursing areas
  • Nurse instructors assisted in the planning, development and instruction of nursing courses
  • Served as an advisor for nursing students
  • Conducted lectures on nursing topics and assigned homework
  • Supervise and mentor nursing students during their related learning experience exposures
  • Participated in accreditation surveillance, reviews and reports
  • Coordinated with staff nurses at the clinical site to make student patient assignments
  • Taught students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answered their questions
  • Evaluate your students' clinical work
  • Attended faculty meetings, seminars and training
  • Provided guidance to students in their academic and personal development
  • Bed Size: 0
  • Patient Experience: Attended delivery and provided immediate newborn care
  • Trauma patients with multiple body injuries (abrasions, contusion, laceration, avulsed wounds, fracture)
  • Immunization programs
  • Health and Nutrition Programs
  • Post-partum care

Volunteer Staff Nurse

Valladolid District Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Company Overview: Bed Size: 50
  • Performs direct nursing care services and assists physicians in surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in order to provide proper patient care
  • Administered medications via oral, intravenous, intradermal, sublingual and intramuscular routes
  • Obtain height, weight, body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure
  • Insert and remove straight and foley catheters
  • Cleaned and bandaged wounds
  • Start and discontinue intravenous lines
  • Assist in normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
  • Provide immediate newborn care
  • Administer medications and tube feeding via nasogastric tube
  • Assist physician during physical examination
  • Provide going home instructions to patients who are being discharged from the hospital
  • Carry out and transcribe physician's orders
  • Bed Size: 50
  • Patient Experience: Anaphylactic shock, hypertensive emergencies
  • Trauma patients including multiple fractures, hypovolemic shock
  • Diabetic patients with hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia episodes, myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, gastroenteritis with all levels of dehydration

Education

Master of Arts - Nursing- Major in Psychiatric Nursing

University of San Agustin
Iloilo City, Philippines
04-2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Riverside College
03.2005

Skills

  • Indirect and direct patient care and management
  • Operating room preparation
  • Patient safety
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient assessments and diagnosis
  • Sterile technique
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Postoperative care
  • Nursing team communication
  • Teaching
  • Basic and advanced lifesaving procedures
  • Interpersonal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of Nurse Manager, Staff Nurses and OR Manager in the development of Nurse Preceptorship Program in Perioperative Setting.
  • Member, Quality Management System-Internal Quality Auditor



Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support Certification (PALS)
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - North Dakota State Board of Nursing, Multi State License Holder

resource speaker

Perioperative Nursing Care Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic facilitated by University of Saint La Salle- Bacolod, College of Nursing, December 2020

Reproductive Health Symposium organized by Bago City College, September 2010

Timeline

Perioperative Registered Nurse

McKenzie Healthcare Systems, Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Nurse Supervisor, OR Nurse Circulator, PACU Nurse

Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital
03.2016 - 06.2023

Staff Nurse

Bago City Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2016

Clinical Instructor

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod
06.2006 - 03.2011

Volunteer Staff Nurse

Valladolid District Hospital
09.2005 - 03.2006

Master of Arts - Nursing- Major in Psychiatric Nursing

University of San Agustin

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Riverside College
Anna Victoria Jainga