Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) with a progressive career history 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. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Work History
RN First Assist
1 Year 7 Months
Adventist Health Hanford | 01.2025 - Current
General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, Vascular, Bariatric, Thoracic and Robotic Surgery
Operating Room Nurse
2 Years 3 Months
Kern Medical | 09.2022 - 12.2024
Trauma, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, ENT, Vascular and Microplastics.
Operating Room Nurse
4 Years
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | 08.2018 - 08.2022
Transplant (Kidney, Pancreas & Liver), General Surgery, Bariatrics, ENT, Urology, Microplastic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, Colorectal
Operating Room Nurse
8 Months
Cardinal Santos Medical Center | 11.2017 - 07.2018
Transplant (Kidney), General Surgery, Urology, Colorectal, Neurosurgery, Opthalmology
Operating Room Nurse
5 Years 2 Months
Capitol Medical Center | 06.2010 - 08.2015
Transplant (Kidney), General Surgery, Urology, Colorectal, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Far Eastern University | Manila, Philippines
RN First Assist Program
UCLA Extension | Los Angeles, California
Skills
First Assisting
Post-Surgical Suturing
Wound closure
Scrubbing
Preparing for Surgeries
Assisting Surgical Team
Surgical Counts
Passing Surgical Tools
Sterile Field Preparation
Aseptic techniques
Equipment setup
Scrub/circulate specialties
EMR systems
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Patient Positioning
Teamwork and Collaboration
HIPAA Compliance
EMR systems
Certification
Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR), Registered Nurse Assistant Certified (RNAS-C), Registered Nurse First Assist