Cherry Pamulag
Collingwood Park
Summary
Motivated and passionate Registered Nurse of 34 years experience in the operating room, including 15 years at The Wesley Hospital as an Instrument and circulating nurse. The dedication is to work as a Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant (PNSA), with the duties under the supervision of the surgeon yet working closely with the perioperative personnel by communicating effectively and observing the standards of care in the operating room for optimum result for the surgical patient.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Continence Nurse
Wesley Urogynaecology Unit, Brisbane
07.2020 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Uniting Care Health The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane
10.2008 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Health Services Executive Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown Dublin
01.2005 - 09.2008
Operating Room Registered Nurse
West Visayas Ste University Hospital, Iloilo City Philippines
10.1995 - 12.2004
- RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE AND PNSA
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns. Collaborated with practitioners to develop and implement patient care plans and evaluate various factors.
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations based on nursing standards and patient priority. Delivered exceptional care to patients throughout the entire surgical lifecycle to support positive health outcomes.
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information. Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
- Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
- Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
Peri-operative Nurse Surgical Assistant
02.2024 - Current
Education
Master of Science - Peri-Operative Nursing
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC01-2025
Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC10.2023
Graduate Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Parramatta, NSW06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Agustin
Iloilo City, Philippines03.1991
Timeline
Peri-operative Nurse Surgical Assistant
02.2024 - Current
Continence Nurse
Wesley Urogynaecology Unit, Brisbane
07.2020 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Uniting Care Health The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane
10.2008 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Health Services Executive Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown Dublin
01.2005 - 09.2008
Operating Room Registered Nurse
West Visayas Ste University Hospital, Iloilo City Philippines
10.1995 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Peri-Operative Nursing
La Trobe University
Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant -
La Trobe University
Graduate Certificate - Perioperative Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Agustin
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