Jan Vincent Cotia
Tauranga,New Zealand
Summary
New Zealand citizen with over 12 years of nursing experience. Currently working as an operating room nurse. Expertise includes ENT, general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, urology, obstetric surgery, gynecology, plastics, and vascular procedures. Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced surgical environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Tauranga Public Hospital
Tauranga, New Zealand
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in multiple surgical procedures while maintaining sterile conditions.
- Prepared operating room by ensuring sterile environment and readying necessary instruments.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring consistent availability for procedures.
- Support scrub nurse during operation by verifying surgical count accuracy and anticipating necessary supplies
Registered Nurse
New Zealand Blood Service
Tauranga, New Zealand
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Assessed and screened individuals seeking to donate blood products and plasma.
- Monitored donors throughout entire blood donation process and post-donation recovery.
Registered Nurse
The Bayview
Judea, New Zealand
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Coordinate holistic nursing services for elderly, managing medication distribution, maintaining nutritional balance, and evaluating daily activities of living, alongside providing end-of-life assistance.
Healthcare Assistant
The Bayview
Judea, New Zealand
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided daily personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transfers, promoting safety and independence.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at all times.
Support Worker
Private Patient
Mount Manguganui, New Zealand
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided comprehensive support for paraplegic patient, addressing daily care needs and personal assistance.
- Facilitated transportation and travel arrangements, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medication and managed wound care to promote health and recovery.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Manila Doctors Hospital
Manila, Philippines
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Provided direct patient care in medical-surgical units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams for comprehensive patient management.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatments.
- Assisted in wound care and management procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme -
Avatar Institute of Learning
New Plymouth, New Zealand08.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management (Level 7) -
Aspire 2 International
Tauranga, New Zealand08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines04.2012
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Adaptability under pressure
- Bilingual proficiency: Tagalog and English
- Expert in surgical assistance and maintaining sterility standards
- Effective communication
- Critical analysis
- IV administration and insertion
- Patient charting and assessment
- Sterility maintenance and aseptic practices
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Expert in surgical assistance and maintaining sterility standards
Professional Qualifications
- U.S. RN, New York Board of Nursing, License # 956405
- N.Z. RN, Nursing Council of New Zealand, License # 204599
- A.U. RN, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, License # NWM0002586590
Trainings Seminars
- Essential Life Support by Tauranga Hospital, 2024
- Moving and Handling by Tauranga Hospital, 2024
- Preceptor Workshop, 2024
- Health and Safety Training, 2024
- Fire Warden Training, 2024
- Keeping Safe at Work, 2024
- Hand Hygiene - The 5 moments, 2024
- AO Trauma Course - Basic Principles of Fracture Management, 2023
- AO Training Education, 2022
- Max Fax Surgery Education, 2022
- Laparoscopic to Open Education, 2022
- Surgical Pre-Assessment Education, 2022
- Hip Study (Stryker) Training, 2022
- Trauma Surgery Training, 2022
- Flexible Disposable Ureteronoscope Education, 2022
- JJ Stent Training, 2022
- Beach Chair and Traction Bed Education, 2022
- IV Therapy Training, 2022
- Continence and Wound Care Training, 2021
- CPR and Basic First Aid Workshop by St. John, 2020
- Mini-Ace Cognitive Examination Training, 2020
- Wound Care Training, 2020
- InterRAI Training, 2020
- Cultural Values and Cultural Responsiveness by Avatar Institute of Learning, 2019
- Syringe Driver Competency Programme, 2019
Hobbies and Interests
- Athletic person who loves to play sports, particularly basketball, football and pickleball
- Loves staying fit and exercises during free time.
- Was a member of a chorale group during secondary school days.
- Likes participating in outreach programs and social work.
- Loves traveling to new places and taking photos of nature.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Tauranga Public Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
New Zealand Blood Service
03.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
The Bayview
09.2019 - 03.2021
Healthcare Assistant
The Bayview
01.2019 - 09.2019
Support Worker
Private Patient
10.2017 - 01.2019
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Manila Doctors Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2017
Competency Assessment Programme -
Avatar Institute of Learning
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management (Level 7) -
Aspire 2 International
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas