Herce Garrino
Auckland
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 4.5 years of perioperative experience across public and private healthcare settings, including agency nursing. Skilled in Emergency Theatres and specialized in Orthopaedics, Plastics (including hands), ENT, General Surgery, and Ophthalmology. Recognized for adaptability in high-pressure environments, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care. A collaborative and flexible team member, consistently contributing to excellence in perioperative services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kakariki Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Provide specialized perioperative and clinical support in Orthopaedics, ENT, and Plastics (including hand surgery), ensuring safe patient care and adherence to best practice standards.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
Registered Nurse
Auckland Eye
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Specialised in Ophthalmology.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently performing pre-operative preparations and effectively organizing surgical instruments.
- Reduced surgery preparation time through efficient coordination with surgical team members and proper organization of equipment..
- Assisted surgeons in achieving optimal outcomes, providing requested instruments and supplies promptly..
Registered Nurse
New South Wales Health
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Specialised in Emergency Theatre (General Surgery, Plastics and Hands, Orthopaedics, Urology, Renal, Vascular), Neurosurgery, ENT, Ophthalmology.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Contributed to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.
- Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of surgery.
Registered Nurse
Counties Manukau Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Specialised in ENT and Ophthalmology.
- Provided compassionate post-operative care for patients, monitoring their recovery and reporting critical observations to medical professionals as needed.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for consecutive procedures.
- Updated clinical knowledge continuously by attending professional development courses.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Manukau Institute of Technology
2021
NCEA LEVEL 1-3 -
Henderson High School
2017
Skills
- Infection Control Measures
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Scrub Nursing
- Patient Care Coordination
- Documentation Accuracy
- Infection Prevention
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
Certification
Post Graduate Certificate (NETP) 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kakariki Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Auckland Eye
09.2022 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
New South Wales Health
01.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Counties Manukau Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
NCEA LEVEL 1-3 -
Henderson High School
Bachelor Of Nursing -
Manukau Institute of Technology
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