BIANCA PONTANES

Committed in seeking a job position in Clinical management where I can utilize the theoretical knowledge I have gained from my postgraduate education and effectively combine it with clinical experience to oversee and participate in the productive functioning of the theatre department and provision of evidence-based patient care.

Flexible perioperative nurse works around the 3 disciplines: Anaesthetics, Scrub/Circulating, PACU nursing Goal-oriented registered nurse aiming for excellence and competence in practicing nursing skills; attended continuous training sessions in theatre Able to work well in interdisciplinary team environment, coordinating with the Health Care provider, Doctors, and other Health Care Professional Works efficiently in caring for perioperative patients from pre-assessment to post- anaesthetic care Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solutions to challenging problems Relate well to people from a variety of cultures both in hospital and community setting Knowledgeable in operating the following medical equipment: Glucometer, Hemacue, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) for blood transfusion, ABG machines, PCA pumps, Wound Infusion, Epidural Infusion, Subcutaneous drug infusions, IV pumps and Syringe pumps, Laryngoscopes, Defibrillators, ECG machines Good presentation skills in various professional topics and experienced in giving healthcare education to patients Care-oriented PACU Nurse offering many years' clinical experience in various types of healthcare settings. A patient advocate with a background promoting recovery education and a valuable coach and mentor to younger nurses.

• Anila Soosan Varghese, Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Nurse Education Centre, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, 089-209-6653
• Catherine Mc Kenna, Clinical Nurse Manager 1, Anaesthetics, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, 083-105-6988
• Sherly John, Senior Staff Nurse, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, 089-484-7672

• Basic Life Support
• Preceptorship Course
• IV Medication and Cannulation Certificate