Alana Baldacchino

• Provide excellent, evidence-based care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within a scrub/scout role
• Advanced technical skills in surgical procedures, required preparation and instrumentation eg. preparation of specialised equipment and consumables such as anastomotic staplers and operation of robotic equipment
• Manage pain management protocols for postoperative patients according to established guidelines.
• Identify potential complications or issues arising from surgical procedures and took appropriate corrective action.
• Assess patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
• Monitor heamodynamic information of patients during procedures and provide necessary interventions as needed.
• Provide postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly before each procedure is performed.
• Assist in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
• Assisted with quality improvement initiatives within the Perioperative Department.
• Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Use advanced observational skills and ensures continual situational awareness in the operating theatre to assist in mitigating perioperative risks to both patients and team members
• Excellent communication skills enabling clear and concise communication with multidisciplinary team in a busy surgical environment
• Acts as a positive role model to graduate nurses, undergraduate students and the perioperative team as a whole

• Provide excellent, evidence-based care to patients undergoing surgical procedures within a scrub/scout role
• Advanced technical skills in surgical procedures, required preparation and instrumentation eg. preparation of specialised equipment and consumables such as anastomotic staplers and operation of robotic equipment
• Manage pain management protocols for postoperative patients according to established guidelines.
• Identify potential complications or issues arising from surgical procedures and took appropriate corrective action.
• Assess patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
• Monitor heamodynamic information of patients during procedures and provide necessary interventions as needed.
• Provide postoperative care to patients by changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing emotional support.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensured that all equipment is functioning properly before each procedure is performed.
• Assist in operating room setup including draping sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment according to surgeon preference, and preparing supplies for use during the case.
• Assisted with quality improvement initiatives within the Perioperative Department.
• Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Advocate for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Use advanced observational skills and ensures continual situational awareness in the operating theatre to assist in mitigating perioperative risks to both patients and team members
• Excellent communication skills enabling clear and concise communication with multidisciplinary team in a busy surgical environment
• Acts as a positive role model to graduate nurses, undergraduate students and the perioperative team as a whole

• Provided comprehensive patient care and education to individuals undergoing IVF treatments.
• Assisted in the coordination of all aspects of fertility services, including scheduling appointments, delivering surgical care and maintaining records.
• Educated patients on IVF procedures, medications, risks and benefits associated with fertility treatments.
• Assisted with embryo transfer procedures under the direction of physicians.
• Provided emotional support to patients during their infertility journey.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

Rotations:

• Day of surgery admissions (DOSA)
• Instrument & Circulating nursing
• Perianaesthesia nursing
• Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

• Supported patients with basic functions of eating and walking.
• Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
• Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
• Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Responded to patient needs and special requests.
• Noted changes in patient condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs.
• Employed knowledge of sanitation and infection control to optimize customer care and services.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care across departments.
• Provided emotional support for patients undergoing stressful situations or treatments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

• Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients.
• Planned and prepared meals meeting patients' nutritional requirements.
• Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds.
• Supported treatment goals by helping clients with prescribed medication, exercises and ambulations.