KRISTINE DOREEN T. LAZA BSN, RN, CAPA
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the areas of Ambulatory Surgery Unit, Endoscopy, and Peri-operative Services (Ophthalmology Surgery) for 19 years.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care Preop/Postoperat
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and coordinated care plans to enhance patient outcomes in ambulatory settings.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management and preventive care, fostering improved health literacy and self-management.
- Administered medications and performed treatments according to established protocols, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Mentored junior nurses and nursing students, promoting professional development and adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and operational efficiency within the nursing team.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting continuity of care.
Rehabilitation Nurse
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Tallahassee, 32308
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Delivered compassionate patient care by assessing individual needs and developing tailored rehabilitation plans to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment strategies, ensuring seamless patient transitions and optimal care continuity.
- Educated patients and families on recovery processes and self-management techniques, empowering them to take an active role in their rehabilitation.
Orthopedic Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Monitored patient progress and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal orthopedic care and recovery outcomes.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and rehabilitation, enhancing their understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and improving patient comfort.
- Aided patients with functional mobility and daily task performance to increase comfort.
- Provided direct care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, and joint replacements.
Endoscopy Nurse
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Muntinlupa City,Philippines
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Performs activities in the pre-operative, intra-operative, postoperative phases of the patient’s procedural experience in the Endoscopy Unit.
- Conscientious with regards to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting personally with other units within the hospital.
- Coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.
- Motivated and self-directed in learning, ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems.
- Expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.
- 300 bed capacity, JCI Accredited
OR Staff Nurse
Asian Eye Institute
Makati City, Philippines , ID
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Consult with and keep operating room head nurse/Manger informed of activities, needs and problem.
- Comply with established nursing standards.
- Implement and maintain establishes department/hospital policies, procedure, objectives, quality improvements, safety, environment and infection control.
- Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.
- Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patient and personnel.
- Assist head nurse with orientation, instruction/training and supervision of subordinate personnel.
- Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental and public relations.
- Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abide by established communication code.
- Attend required meetings, in-service education program.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminar, workshops and professional affiliations.
- Day Surgery Eye Center
Staff Nurse
King Fhad Hospital of the University of Dammam
Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
12.2012 - 11.2013
- Confer with and keep operating room Head nurse/Supervisor informed of activities, needs and problem.
- Comply with established nursing standards.
- Implement and maintain establishes department/hospital policies, procedure, objectives, quality improvements, safety, environment and infection control.
- Pursue established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.
- Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patient and personnel.
- Support head nurse with orientation, instruction/training and supervision of subordinate personnel.
- Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental and public relations.
- Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abide by established communication code.
- Attend required meetings, in-service education program.
- Keep professional growth and development through seminar, workshops and professional affiliations.
- 300 bed capacity, JCI certified
Operating Room Nurse
Magrabi Eye and Ear Center
Dammam City, Saudi Arabia
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Consult with and keep operating room head nurse/Manger informed of activities, needs and problem.
- Comply with established nursing standards.
- Implement and maintain establishes department/hospital policies, procedure, objectives, quality improvements, safety, environment and infection control.
- Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.
- Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for patient and personnel.
- Assist head nurse with orientation, instruction/training and supervision of subordinate personnel.
- Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental and public relations.
- Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information and abide by established communication code.
- Attend required meetings, in-service education program.
- Maintain professional growth and development through seminar, workshops and professional affiliations.
- Day Surgery Eye Center
Staff Nurse
CSI-Alabang Medical Clinic
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
02.2007 - 08.2009
- Performs activities in the pre-operative, intra-operative, postoperative phases of the patient’s procedural experience in the Endoscopy Unit.
- Conscientious with regards to procedures and capable of working under pressure and interacting personally with other units within the hospital.
- Coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units.
- Motivated and self-directed in learning, ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems.
- Expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.
- 50 bed capacity
Education
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse -
American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certificate,Inc
04.2026 - 04.2029
Pediatric Advanced Life Support -
American Heart Association
06.2026 - 06.2028
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
06.2026 - 06.2028
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support -
American Heart Association
05.2026 - 05.2028
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Perpetual Help Rizal
Las Pinas City, Philippines 06.2002 - 03.2006
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- EHR documentation (CERNER & EPIC)
- Compliance standards
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Rehabilitation planning
- Post-operative care
- IV therapy management
- Infection control
- Patient safety protocols
- Clinical mentorship
- Patient evaluation
- Clinical judgment
- Procedure preparations
- Family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Culturally sensitive
- ACLS certified
- PALS certified
- BLS certified
Certification
2026
American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
2026
American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
2026
American Heart Association
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Pediatric Advanced Life Support -
American Heart Association
06.2026 - 06.2028
Basic Life Support -
American Heart Association
06.2026 - 06.2028
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support -
American Heart Association
05.2026 - 05.2028
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse -
American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certificate,Inc
04.2026 - 04.2029
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Care Preop/Postoperat
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Rehabilitation Nurse
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
03.2023 - 07.2025
Orthopedic Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2024
Endoscopy Nurse
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
11.2016 - 05.2022
OR Staff Nurse
Asian Eye Institute
08.2015 - 08.2016
Staff Nurse
King Fhad Hospital of the University of Dammam
12.2012 - 11.2013
Operating Room Nurse
Magrabi Eye and Ear Center
10.2009 - 11.2012
Staff Nurse
CSI-Alabang Medical Clinic
02.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Perpetual Help Rizal
06.2002 - 03.2006