Maricar Cesa
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 13 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings by sharing expertise on operating room processes and patient care requirements.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
New Medical Center Royal Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cavite Medical Center
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine Christian University
Manila, Philippines03.2010
Skills
- Needs Assessment
- Acute care expertise
- Care Coordination
- Case Review
- Documentation
- Scrub Nurse Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Positioning
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
New Medical Center Royal Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Cavite Medical Center
09.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Philippine Christian University