Christian Alkonga
Nokomis
Summary
Dedicated Operating Room Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care, surgical assistance, and emergency response. Proven ability to maintain sterile environments and collaborate effectively with surgical teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital thru Avant Healthcare
Sarasota
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared instruments and supplies for surgical procedures, ensuring readiness and efficiency.
- Monitored patient vital signs during operations to ensure safety.
- Coordinated patient care with surgical teams, enhancing collaboration and patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing critical support during surgeries.
- Trained new staff on operating room protocols and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and compliant team.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients' medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes within the OR setting.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures when indicated in the event of complications or unexpected outcomes.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated procedures and select equipment for procedures or treatments.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cebu Doctors University Hospital
Cebu
09.2017 - 04.2023
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and supplies.
- Monitored patient vital signs during operations to ensure safety.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to enhance patient care processes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery processes.
- Maintained sterile environments by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, providing critical support during surgeries.
- Trained new staff on operating room protocols, ensuring adherence to safety and efficiency standards.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted physicians with intraoperative procedures including specimen collection and tissue manipulation.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Managed instrumentation during surgical cases, ensuring proper functioning of equipment at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients' medical record throughout the perioperative process.
- Ensured appropriate positioning of patients on the operating table prior to surgery.
- Observed body language, movement, and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and a positive attitude.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with family members or other health team members.
- Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions, and support patient rights.
- Educated patients and families on surgical procedures and post-operative care to promote recovery.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and monitored patient responses.
- Evaluated patient response to treatment plans and modified them accordingly.
- Monitored anesthesia agents, fluids and blood products administered during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Provided education to families regarding post-operative instructions before discharge from the hospital setting.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern University
Philippines03-2010
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical instrumentation
- Aseptic techniques
- Infection control protocols
- IV insertion
- IV administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood transfusion
- Medication administration
- Preoperative assessment
- Surgical team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Electronic health records
- Documentation accuracy
- Process improvement
- Care management
- Emergency critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Circulating nurse skills
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
Registered Nurse- Florida
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sarasota Memorial Hospital thru Avant Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cebu Doctors University Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern University