Thaddeus N. Arcena
Cypress,TX
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 17 years of experience providing exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Expertise in understanding and adhering to specific patient requirements while maximizing comfort and safety within stringent cost control parameters. Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach in managing patient needs ensure optimal outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Trusted Health
02.2025 - Current
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
(Avant Healthcare Professionals) Assigned in UC Health Pueblo Outpatient Surgery Center.
06.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
New Medical Center Specialty Hospital Al Ain
11.2011 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse- Operating Room/Delivery Room Complex
Metro South Medical Center
06.2007 - 10.2011
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
St. Paul University Philippines
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Surigao
Surigao City, Philippines03.2006
Skills
- Extensive experience as a registered nurse
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Sterile technique
- Healthcare regulations
- Electronic medical records
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Regulatory compliance
- Direct patient care
- Joint commission compliance
- Medication administration
Affiliations
Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses, (Greater Houston Chapter)
Certification
- RN License: PHILIPPINES (Professional Regulation Commission) Date Earned: February 08, 2007 License # 0414187
- RN License: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (Department of Health) Date Earned: August 09, 2011 License # GN10243
- RN License: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (State of Illinois, California, Texas (Multistate), Nevada, Oregon, Massachusetts, Connecticut, District of Columbia, & Hawaii.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Trusted Health
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
02.2023 - 02.2025
Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room
(Avant Healthcare Professionals) Assigned in UC Health Pueblo Outpatient Surgery Center.
06.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
New Medical Center Specialty Hospital Al Ain
11.2011 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse- Operating Room/Delivery Room Complex
Metro South Medical Center
06.2007 - 10.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
St. Paul University Philippines
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University Surigao
Awards
DAISY Foundation awardee for Extraordinary Nurses: NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (December 2019)
Award given for providing extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care to patients and their families.
Certifications
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB)
BLS and ACLS Certified