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Ara Ditchon

Eden Prairie,MN

Summary

Accomplished E.R. Nurse with a robust background in emergency and orthopedic care, notably at Dr. Ramon B. Gustilo Hospital. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassionate care, skilled in both minor and major surgeries. Proven ability to manage critical situations efficiently, ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality care. Expert in medication administration and assisting orthopedic surgeries, contributing to enhanced patient recovery outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

E.R. Nurse

Dr. Ramon B. Gustilo Hospital
11.2020 - Current

- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness.

- Immediately stabilize incoming patients.

- Administer medication as instructed by physicians.

- Start intravenous lines, and set broken bones.

- Create and maintain incoming patient records.

- Work with team of emergency staff to help patients

- Help transfer stable patients to other wings.

- Perform all requested diagnostic tests.

- Manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritizing needs continually.

- Comply with all legal and safety requirements at all times.

- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment.

- Provide follow up care instructions to patients and make necessary referrals.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient charts.

Orthopedic Product Specialist

Orthopedic International Inc. Medical Devices Inc.
06.2015 - 06.2017

- Organize schedules of surgeries.

- In charge of inventory of stock in our area.

- Collect payments with pt.s or surgeons.

- Assist in both trauma and joints surgeries.

- Visits doctor for marketing.

- Attend annual training for updates.

- Wash and dry all the instruments used after surgeries.

- Delivers and pullouts from hospital to office.

- Prepares instruments and implants for every surgery.

- Expert in joints replacement surgery

Clinic Nurse

R&G Gustilo Foundation Inc.
08.2012 - 05.2015

-Taking vital signs.

-Assisting in orthopedic surgeries.

-Prepare patient's surgery.

-Charting patient care progress.

-Providing post-op care dressing.

-Ensure pre and post-op orders from surgeon.

-Assisting out patient procedure.

-Care planning with surgeon.



Customer Service Assistant

Orthopedic International Medical Devices Inc.
12.2008 - 09.2011

- Official Assigned for company cell phone 24/7.

- Accept and confirm surgeries.

- Answering and coordinating text or call inquires.

- Double checking the instruments order upon deliveries or pull outs.

- Preparing daily schedule for deliveries and pull outs.

- Preparing quotations for charity cases.

-Coordinating the schedules for outbound implants and instruments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela City, Philippines
03-2008

High School Diploma -

Palawan National School
Puerto Princesa City, Philippines
04-2002

Skills

  • Clinical judgment
  • Certified ER nurse
  • Compassionate care
  • Airway management
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Medication administration expert
  • Skilled in conducting physical examination
  • Trained in in- and out-patient care
  • Wound cleaning expertise
  • Mobility assistance
  • Talented in minor and major surgery
  • Skilled in assisting orthopedic surgeries

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • First Aid Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

E.R. Nurse

Dr. Ramon B. Gustilo Hospital
11.2020 - Current

Orthopedic Product Specialist

Orthopedic International Inc. Medical Devices Inc.
06.2015 - 06.2017

Clinic Nurse

R&G Gustilo Foundation Inc.
08.2012 - 05.2015

Customer Service Assistant

Orthopedic International Medical Devices Inc.
12.2008 - 09.2011
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • First Aid Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Our Lady of Fatima University

High School Diploma -

Palawan National School
Ara Ditchon