LOUIE F. BIGNO
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Clinical Technician with almost 3 years experience of providing compassionate, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced health care settings. Recognized as a Peach Awardee and Care Excelence Award recipient for pr ofessionalism, teamwork and commitment to exceptional service. Skilled in supporting clinical operations, maintainingpatient comfort and delivering reliable care and strong attention to details.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Technician
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria VA
12.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and hospital standards.
- Withdraws blood, ensures proper labeling and sending them to laboratory.
- Assisted in diagnostic testing, collaborating with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient care and clinical procedures.
- Recorded vital signs and prepared patients for examinations and treatments.
- Maintained clean and organized treatment areas and medical equipment.
- Provided compassionate support and education to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop best practices for patient management protocols.
- Assisted in the training of new Clinical Technicians through mentorship and demonstrating best practices in clinical settings.
- Worked with physicians and nurses in patience care excellence.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advances in medical technology and techniques.
- Actively contributed to a positive work atmosphere among colleagues through collaboration on tasks such as inventory management or scheduling coordination.
Preventive Maintenance Engineer
National Irrigation Administration
Brgy. Tacas Jaro, Iloilo City
03.2016 - 06.2023
- Supervises in Preventive Maintenance Services of both heavy equipment and light transport equipment
- Supervises in repair of both heavy equipment and light transport equipment
- Direct and supervises equipment operations.
- Working with maintenance mechanics to develop repair schedules for equipment.
- Performing time-based maintenance according to timely repair schedules.
- Performing usage-based maintenance after a number of operation cycles.
- Creating effective maintenance strategies to save resources.
- Conducting preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and machinery.
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems and developing and executing maintenance plans to minimize downtime and disruptions.
- Maintaining and managing stocks of supplies, parts, and equipment.
- Establishing maintenance procedures and policies.
- Keeping records of maintenance and repair costs, incidents, and procedures.
- Managing the maintenance budget.
- Following all safety standards.
- Responsible in preparing oils and filters for the scheduled preventive maintenance services of equipment
- Responsible in preparing parts needed for repair of equipment
- Responsible in making reports of preventive maintenance services and repair of equipment
- Direct and supervises technicians in equipment troubleshooting and check-ups.
- Https://www.jrmp.nia.gov.ph/
- Area: Engineering Department
- 40H/week
OR Specialty Trained Nurse
West Visayas State University Medical Center
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Supporting the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
- Maintain confidentiality according to established policy.
- Assumes responsibility that all staff adheres to principles of sterile technique.
- Ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Assess patient condition before surgery and adhere to all relevant health and safety standards.
- Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
- Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.
- Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses and laboratory staff.
- Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.
- Complete documentation in the patient electronic file.
- Monitoring of surgery inventory and notifying appropriate individual(s) when supplies are needed.
- Operates equipment and performs technical skills according to policies and standards; learns new skills and seeks assistance appropriately.
- Individualizes patient care according to patient’s health status, age level, and surgery/procedure being performed.
- Https://wvsu.edu.ph/medcenter/
- Area: OR
- Department, 40H/week
- Equipment handled: Major and Minor sets, OB-GYN CS Sets, Suction Machine, CS set, GS set, D&C Set, Ortho Set
General Trained Nurse
West Visayas State University Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Assures a work culture of respect and diversity that is reflective on the mission and vision of the hospital.
- Responsible for rendering professional nursing care to patients through a planned multidisciplinary approach.
- Assess, plans and implement patient care according to needs.
- Performing tests, obtaining and evaluating results.
- Performing medical procedures and assisting physicians in procedures and treatments.
- Providing treatment and administering medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Acts as liaison between patients, physicians and family.
- Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.
- Maintains confidentiality of information from unauthorized persons.
- Adherence to patient safety and protocol of infection control.
- Maintenance and proper usage of instruments and equipment.
- Complete and timely documentation in the patients file system.
- Participate actively in all safety program, risk management and other activities in the unit that will contribute to optimum patient care.
- Https://wvsu.edu.ph/medcenter/
- Area: Pediatric, OB-GYN, PACU, MS
- 40H/week
- Equipment handled: Suction Machine, Infusion pump, Syringe pump, Phototherapy lamp, Oxygen monitors and Oxygen monitors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors College
Masteral - Engineering
Western Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of San
03.1998
Skills
- Patient care
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Patient relations
Certification
- Institution: Professional Regulation Commission
- Nursing Registration No.: 0620127
- Institution: Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines
- ME Registration No (Mechanical Engineer): 0054188
SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED
- I.V. Therapy Training Program
- Basic Life Support Training
- 6 months Caregiver Program
- Department of Labor and Employment Certified Occupational Safety & Health Center
- Construction Safety Officer
Timeline
Clinical Technician
Inova Alexandria Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Preventive Maintenance Engineer
National Irrigation Administration
03.2016 - 06.2023
OR Specialty Trained Nurse
West Visayas State University Medical Center
06.2011 - 02.2012
General Trained Nurse
West Visayas State University Medical Center
01.2011 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of San
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors College
Masteral - Engineering
Western Institute of Technology