CARMEL STEFANE B. INTONG
Mount Sinai Hospital
Elmhurst,USA
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Experienced Registered Nurse with 9+ years in Operating Room (OR) nursing and 4+ years in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Proven ability to lead clinical teams, manage high-acuity cases, and ensure patient safety in fast-paced surgical environments. Strong background in perioperative care, infection control, and emergency response. Dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care with efficiency, precision, and compassion.
Work History
Registered Nurse (OR Charge Nurse) – Operating Room
2 Years 6 Months- Supervised teams of healthcare staff, ensuring high-quality patient care
- Delegated and coordinated nursing assignments based on patient acuity and staff capabilities
- Monitored patient conditions, implemented care and ensured patient safety throughout the procedure
- Led emergency response efforts, making quick clinical decisions under pressure
- Ensured compliance with Hospital policies, infection control protocols, and state regulations
- Trained and mentored new nurses, providing guidance on procedures and patient care standards
- Managed shift reports to incoming Charge Nurse, verifying staffing situation, reporting on room changes and swaps, reporting on the status and plans for delayed rooms, and reporting on pink slip status
Registered Nurse (OR Clinical Nurse) – Operating Room
4 Years 10 Months- Assisted Surgeons during various procedures
- Prepared and maintained a sterile environment ensuring compliance with infection control
- Collaborated effectively with surgical teams, anesthesiologist, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes
- Managed surgical instruments, ensuring proper handling, sterilization and storage
- Communicated clearly and concisely with team members, providing updates on patient status and surgical progress
- Identified and resolved issues promptly during surgeries, maintaining a calm and focused demeanor
- Adapted quickly to changing situations and priorities in the OR, maintaining efficiency and effectiveness
- Provided pre- and post operative patient education addressing questions and concerns
- Effectively managed time in the OR, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of surgeries
Registered Nurse (Vaccination) – Columbia Health Services
1 Month- Assessed students and staff prior to vaccination
- Educated students and staff of vaccination benefits and answers queries when necessary
- Administered vaccines and monitors students and staff for potential adverse reactions post vaccination.
Skilled Rehab Registered Nurse – Nursing Service
6 Months- Perform required skills (assessment, intervention) according to guidelines, forms, policies and procedures
- Develop care plan that demonstrates knowledge of criteria to ascertain residents’ specific needs based on health care problem(s)
- Carry out care plan that demonstrates familiarity with criteria to establish resident priorities specific to anticipated outcomes
- Implemented physicians’ orders; administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
3 Years 6 Months- Assessed patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
- Gathered all supplies needed for the operation
- Assumed responsibility of keeping the operating room sterile
- Positioned and prepared patients on operating table
- Passed medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during the operation
- Monitored patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies
- Evaluated patient in postoperative phases
- Adhered safety standards and precautions
- Assumed duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned
Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
3 Years 6 Months- Monitored patient vital signs as they wake from anesthesia
- Treated pain, nausea, and other patient post-op symptoms and any side effects of anesthesia
- Comforted patients who awaken scared or confused after surgery
- Worked with an interdisciplinary medical team
- Documented and keep the team informed of the patient’s progress
- Educated the patient and family on post-surgery care
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
S.Y. 2014-2015
Skills
Perioperative Nursing
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Emergency Response & Critical Thinking
Team Leadership & Staff Coordination
Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation
Time Management in High-Acuity Settings
Patient Education
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Nursing staff leadership
Staff supervision
Certification
- New York, USA – Registered Nurse
- Adult, Child and Baby First Aide/ CPR/ AED American Red Cross
- BLS Provider – American Heart Association
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse (OR Charge Nurse) – Operating Room
Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (OR Clinical Nurse) – Operating Room
Mount Sinai Hospital
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (Vaccination) – Columbia Health Services
Columbia University
10.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Skilled Rehab Registered Nurse – Nursing Service
The Plaza Rehab & Nursing Center
04.2021 - 10.2021Read More
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
JR Borja General Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2021Read More
Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit
JR Borja General Hospital
09.2017 - 03.2021Read More
Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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