Cecile Nano

Working as an ICU nurse

Working with neuro, medical and surgical patients.
Performing swift assessments and emergency medical procedures.
Monitoring life support equipment and responds to change - always dealt with compassion and understanding.
Dealt with emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure desired patient outcomes.

• During COVID-19 Pandemic, I have worked as a frontline worker for both COVID and non-COVID ICU's
• Provided patient care, performed assessments and interventions at a 16-bed Neuro ICU for trauma and post surgical patients
• Assessed patient's conditions, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Worked with patients on their first few hours of stroke
• Monitored and assessed patient's neurological, cardiovascular and other physical conditions and observed for any changes that can be critical for their health
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carried out interventions and enhanced continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
• Educated patients on stroke prevention as well as provided necessary care to help improve patient's outcome.

• Worked as a scrub and circulating nurse for neuro, spinal and cardiac surgeries by assisting the surgeons during surgery
• Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference
• Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient
• Monitored patients for complications and conducted a pre and post operative teaching to the patient and family members.

• Worked in Medical/Surgical and Pediatrics Wards, Emergency and Operating Room Units as a general nurse
• Performed physical exams and health histories before making critical decisions
• Administered medications and other personalised interventions.