Years and 6 months of professional experience
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CECILIA LEDESMA
Mernda,Australia
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Chris Grosser
Summary
- Enthusiastic Operating Room Nurse with a gentle personality and drive to give care to patients of all ages. Patient-focused with background coordinating safe, effective care. Utilizing critical thinking and patient assessment skills in career with length of experience of 2 years and 6 months. Bilingual and experienced in various clinical procedures. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic and team mindedness. Expert at maintaining poise while handling stressful situations. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
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Work History
Epworth HealthcareBox Hill, VIC
Student Nurse
08.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- 4 South Oncology/Haematology – 5 weeks
- Cared for immunocompromised patients with cancer such as Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Leukaemia
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Provided comfort care to terminally ill patients.
Eastern HealthBox Hill, VIC
Student Nurse
06.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- 7.2 Colorectal, Gastroenterology and Upper GI – 4 weeks
- Cared for patients who undergone colorectal surgeries such as bowel resections, stoma formations, Pancreatitis, Liver Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
St. Luke's Medical CenterQuezon City, Philippines
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
08.2019 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
St. Luke's Medical CenterQuezon City, Philippines
Operating Room Nurse - Scrub/Scout
08.2018 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
- Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.
- Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
- Communicated with patient and his or her family regarding postoperative and wound care.
Education
Deakin University221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria
Bachelor of Nursing
12.2022
University of The Cordilleras47 Governor Pack Road, Baguio City
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2017
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Asepsis Standards
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Positioning
- Surgical Counts
- Surgical Equipment
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Assistance in General Surgery procedures
Personal Reference
Birth date: May 17, 1996
Birth Place: San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines
Citizenship: Filipino
Timeline
Student Nurse
Epworth Healthcare
08.2022 - 09.2022
Student Nurse
Eastern Health
06.2022 - 07.2022
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2019 - 02.2021
Operating Room Nurse - Scrub/Scout
St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2021
Deakin University
Bachelor of Nursing
University of The Cordilleras
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Referees
Clinical Facilitator
Vanessa Aston
Epworth Healthcare
0415877272
vanessa.aston@epworth.org.au
RN
Gigimol Benny
Epworth Healthcare
0466909370
gigimolbenny2006@yahoo.com
RN
Peta Ryan
Epworth Healthcare
0401091400
peta.ryan@epworth.org.au
RN
Adelle Ward
Eastern Health Box Hill
adelleward@gmail.com
RN
Oslyn Opilas
St. Luke’s Medical Center - Quezon City, Philippines
639063797079
oslynvopilas@gmail.com