CECILIA LEDESMA
Mernda,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Perioperative Nurse with a gentle personality and enthusiasm to give care to patients of all ages in fast-paced surgical environments. Utilizing critical thinking and patient assessment skills in career with length of experience of 4 years. Assisted in various capacities in ENT, plastics, general, colorectal, breast, urology, vascular and orthopedic trauma surgeries. Noted for attention to detail and 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Nurse - Scrub/Scout
Repatriation Hospital, Austin Health
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed Theatre checklist and coordinated with surgical team to ensure all equipment and supplies were ready for the case and according to surgeon’s preferences
- Performed circulating and scrub nurse duties in various departments ensuring consistent compliance with established perioperative nursing standards, documented peri-operative data using Cerner and secured confidential data to protect patient’s health and privacy
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends in perioperative nursing practice through continuous professional education courses and workshops.
- Mentored new perioperative nurses, sharing best practices for optimal patient care and professional development.
Student Nurse
Epworth Healthcare
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Cared for immunocompromised patients with cancer such as Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer, Leukemia
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff
- Provided comfort care to terminally ill patients.
Student Nurse
Eastern Health
06.2022 - 07.2022
- 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.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse
St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2019 - 02.2021
- 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, fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities
Operating Room Nurse - Scrub/Scout
St. Luke's Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Performed perioperative 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
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Burwood, VictoriaBachelor of Science: Nursing -
University of The Cordilleras
Baguio City, PhilippinesSkills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Safety
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
- Infection Prevention
- Anatomy knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Student Precepting
Personalreference
05/17/1996, San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines, Filipino
References
- Carisa Nicole Castillo, Clinical Nurse Specialist - General Surgery, The Surgery Centre – Operating Suite, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg, VIC, 0394962431, carisa.castillo@austin.org.au
- Paula West, Assistant Nurse Unit Manager - ENT/MFS, The Surgery Centre – Operating Suite, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Heidelberg, VIC, 0394962431, paula.west@austin.org.au
- Vanessa Aston, Clinical Facilitator, Epworth Healthcare, 0415877272, vanessa.aston@epworth.org.au
- Marissa Natividad, Assistant Nurse Unit Manager, St. Luke’s Medical Center - Quezon City, Philippines, +1 202 823 0350, aisnatividad@rocketmail.com
Timeline
Perioperative Nurse - Scrub/Scout
Repatriation Hospital, Austin Health
01.2023 - Current
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
Bachelor of Nursing -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
University of The Cordilleras
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