Clayfford W.C. Abenoja
Fife,WA
Summary
A dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse with 16 years of knowledge and experience in surgical, cardiovascular and residential/mental health nursing who demonstrates success working effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting while delivering safe and outstanding quality nursing care.
Experienced with preoperative and postoperative care, providing vital support in surgical settings. Utilizes sterile techniques and precise communication to ensure patient safety and efficient procedures. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northcrest Villa Care Center
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Led initiatives to enhance patient safety protocols and improve overall care quality.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Visited homes of families and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
- Performed routine clinical procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheter care, and collection of specimens for laboratory testing.
Casual Operating Room nurse / Residential Care Agency Nurse
Health Staffing International
05.2011 - 02.2021
- Completes per diem or pre-booked shifts to cover staffing shortages in affiliated facilities to include assuming roles in the Operating Room and Residential Care setting.
- Follows and maintains nursing standards at all times in delivering safe and professional care to patients/residents in all settings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
FT Program Coordinator – Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit
The Residence at Clayton Heights
12.2012 - 01.2019
- Provides care to clients requiring specialized older adult mental health services experiencing serious mental health and bio-psychosocial problems requiring behavioural stabilization before returning to the community.
- Develops, implements, evaluates and documents assessment, treatment and behavioural plans in collaboration with the person in care’s support systems and interdisciplinary team members, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and communicates to the team and physician/psychiatrist.
- Engages the person in care and their support systems, serving as a collaborator in discharge planning and making recommendations for successful return to the community.
- Participates in interdisciplinary activities such as individual conferences and daily/weekly report meetings.
- Ensures that staffing schedules for the program are met and coordinates the use of staff and resources; monitors staff performance, resolves staffing issues and provides input to the program manager.
FT Operating Room Nurse / Recovery Room Nurse
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
10.2010 - 02.2011
- Operating Room
- Prepares the patient before the surgery process including obtaining signed surgical, anesthesia and blood consents and laboratory results as well if necessary.
- Makes the operating room ready for the surgery. Arrange all necessary tools, supplies, and medications needed during the procedure. Ensure safety for all personnel and patients.
- Checks and makes sure that all operating room equipments are in good condition and functioning properly.
- Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis at all times.
- Works in cooperation with other operating room personnel to ensure smooth flowing procedure.
- Serves as a communication liaison to families and members of the operating room.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner.
- Confirms correct sponge and instrument count as per hospital policies and procedures.
- Responsible for accurate care and handling of specimens.
- Ensures patient’s stability upon bringing the patient to recovery room after surgery.
- Recovery Room
- Monitors, records and appropriately reports changes in patient’s medical condition that calls for emergency treatment.
- Consults and coordinates with the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plan.
- Conducts regular pain assessment and administers pain relief and other medications as ordered to promote comfortable and safe patient recovery.
- Provides education to patients and families on topics such as post operative instructions, wound care and follow ups.
FT Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Health (Grey Nun’s Hospital)
03.2009 - 07.2009
- Completes head to toe assessments of patients post vascular surgery which includes assessment and monitoring of the respiratory, GI and circulatory status.
- Assesses and monitor surgical dressings and incision site for dryness and intactness. Wound care as directed.
- Assesses and monitors pain (verbal and nonverbal signs of discomfort) and administers medications as directed.
- Provides assistance to patients’ and families’ queries and requests.
FT Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Health (Youville Home)
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Identifies resident risk factors including but not limited to falls, dysphasia, nutrition, development of contractures, residents at risk for elopement or social isolation and reports findings to the RNOD/Unit manager for follow assessment.
- Administers PO/SC and IM, G/J tube, topical ointments, nebulizers/inhalers and suppository medication including observing, monitoring, reporting and documenting therapeutic effects.
- Performs skin and bowel care, Braden scale and Fall Assessments, catheterization, specimen collection, depression scale, behaviour assessment, pain scale and infection control protocols.
- Works cooperatively with other staffs to recommend solutions and changes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service and care delivery.
- Ensures resident records are maintained to the required standards. Ensures that proper procedures are followed in the handling and storage of confidential resident, staff and company information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
FT Operating Room Nurse / Recovery Room Nurse
The Medical City
11.2005 - 08.2008
- Operating Room
- Observes, interviews, and assesses surgery patients during the perioperative phase.
- Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the anesthesiologist, anesthetist or surgeon.
- Records observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures and other data relevant to surgical patients.
- Operates and monitors specialized OR equipment. Collaborates with members of the surgical and multidisciplinary teams in assessing, planning and implementing surgical interventions in management of perioperative healthcare.
- Monitors supplies and instruments to assure sterility of materials used for furthering quality assurance of patient care.
- Labels all specimens correctly and accordingly.
- Recovery Room
- Receives post operative patients following surgery making sure post op orders are carried out while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Monitors NVS, pain, arrhythmias, chest tube drainage and other drainage tubings, wound dressings and incision sites, intervene as appropriate and make referrals as necessary.
- Once patient is stable, ensures proper hand off and reports are given to the receiving ICU nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela, Philippines04-2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
De La Salle University
Manila, Philippines12-2001
Skills
- Vital signs tracking
- Patient-centered pain relief strategies
- Medication management
- Aseptic technique
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Intravenous Therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northcrest Villa Care Center
01.2019 - 02.2021
FT Program Coordinator – Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit
The Residence at Clayton Heights
12.2012 - 01.2019
Casual Operating Room nurse / Residential Care Agency Nurse
Health Staffing International
05.2011 - 02.2021
FT Operating Room Nurse / Recovery Room Nurse
Prince Rupert Regional Hospital
10.2010 - 02.2011
FT Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Health (Grey Nun’s Hospital)
03.2009 - 07.2009
FT Licensed Practical Nurse
Covenant Health (Youville Home)
10.2008 - 02.2009
FT Operating Room Nurse / Recovery Room Nurse
The Medical City
11.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
De La Salle University