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MARIA FERNANDA PARRA ACUÑA

Lindisfarne

Summary

Healthcare professional with proven record in providing exceptional surgical support and post-operative care. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing surgical needs, ensuring seamless operations and patient safety. Possesses critical skills in patient assessment, wound care, and infection control.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Nurse

Clínica Imbanaco Grupo Quirón
07.2018 - 07.2022
  • Pre-operative preparation: Verified informed consent, ensured patient fasting and hygiene, cannulated IV lines, and marked surgical sites.
  • Intra-operative support: Assisted the surgical team within the sterile field, maintained readiness of equipment and supplies, and operated specialised surgical and anaesthetic instruments.
  • Technical assistance: Passed instruments to surgeons and nurses, managed fluids, and maintained a sterile environment during procedures.
  • Specimen management: Labelled, collected and processed surgical specimens, managed biohazardous materials and recorded procedural data according to protocols.
  • Post-operative care: Monitored vital signs, managed pain and bleeding, performed wound care, and provided emotional support to patients.
  • Team coordination: Assigned staff shifts, supervised theatre processes, and ensured compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Transported and positioned patients before and after surgery, ensuring correct posture for surgical and anaesthetic procedures.
  • Cleaned and restocked the operating theatre post-surgery, organising instruments, supplies, and equipment according to protocol.
  • Operated and monitored surgical equipment including anaesthesia machines, vital sign monitors, surgical tables, and vacuum systems.
  • Ensured availability of medications, osteosynthesis materials, and sterile instruments for procedures.
  • Provided postoperative education and safety instructions to patients and families.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Libre University
08.2017

Skills

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure in high-stress environments
  • Attention to detail and adherence to surgical protocols
  • Effective communication with patients and families
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration with surgical staff

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Surgical Nurse

Clínica Imbanaco Grupo Quirón
07.2018 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Nursing -

Libre University

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