Carolina Cortes
Gisborne
Summary
Qualified perioperative nurse with seven years of experience overseas and in New Zealand. My vast experience as a theatre nurse has enabled me to deliver strong patient-centred care, continually pursue professional development, maintain a high standard of safety and quality healthcare, and adhere to a strict level of cleanliness and aseptic technique. Being a healthcare professional is more than just a career to me; it has become part of my life, helping people improve their lives through sincere, kind, and professional care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre Nurse
Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti
10.2023 - Current
- Provide safe, appropriate and effective perioperative care to patients/whānau.
- To comply with sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Preparation and implementation of surgery list, continuously coordination of surgery care provided..
- Implemented surgery time checks before anaesthesia and, through different stages of operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Serena University
La Serena, Chile12-2014
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Patient safety
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Theatre Nurse
Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Serena University
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