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CHRISTINE JOYCE A. MALANA

Tuguegarao City

Summary

Registered Nurse with 14 years of clinical nursing experience. Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 10 years of current specialty experience (OR). Experienced with preoperative and postoperative patient care, ensuring thorough preparation and recovery. Utilizes advanced knowledge of surgical procedures to assist effectively and ensure safety. Track record of maintaining sterile environments and effectively communicating with surgical teams for seamless operations. Reliable and adaptable with expertise in patient assessment, infection control, and emergency response.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse, Operating Room

King Fahd Central Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Facility City, Country: Jizan, Saudi Arabia
  • Facility website if any: qiz-kfh-nr@moh.gov.sa
  • Brief hospital description: Describe facility bed capacity, type of patients served and list any accreditations: King Fahd Central Hospital is CBAHI (Central Board of Accreditation for Healthcare Institution) accredited hospital with a 358 bed, tertiary and referral hospital serving the South-Western Region inhabitants of Saudi Arabia with various specialties in medicine and with surgery with the state-of-the-art investigational facilities.
  • Specialty of Unit: Operating Room
  • # Beds in Unit: 8 OR Theaters
  • Patient Ratio: 2:1
  • Documentation: Paper and Electronic
  • Cases Handled:
  • Orthopedic - ORIF Intramedullary Nailing, ORIF with plate screws, CRIF, K wire fixation, External Fixation, Nancy nailing, Arthroscopy, ACL/PCL repair, Hemiarthroplasty, Total Knee Replacement, Spine surgery (Fixation, Decompression and Fusion), Amputation, Shoulder Arthroscopy and Rotator Cuff Repair, Radial head Replacement
  • Neurosurgery - Carpal tunnel Release, Craniotomy, Lumbar Discectomy and Laminectomy, Cervical Fixation, Spine surgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Clipping of Aneurysm
  • OB – Gyne - Lower Segment Cesarean Section, Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy/Salpingectomy/Myomectomy/Infertility; Open Myomectomy, TAHBSO Total Abdominal Hysterectomy + Bilateral Salphingo oophorectomy, Antero-posterior Colpoperineorrhaphy, Dilatation and Curettage, Cervical Cerclage, Marsupialization of Bartholin’s Cyst.
  • General Surgery - Laparoscopic Sigmoid colectomy/Sleeve Gastrectomy/Appendectomy/Cholecystectomy/Hernia Repair with mesh; Open Cholecystectomy/Appendectomy/Hernioplasty/Exploration Laparotomy/Thyroidectomy/Modified Radical Mastectomy/Splenectomy/Colostomy/Right Left Hemicolectomy/Hemorrhoidectomy/Varicose vein stripping, Excisions, and other minor cases.
  • CTS - Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy
  • Vascular - AV Fistula, Fistulogram, Artery injury repair, Amputation, Varicose Vein Stripping.
  • Urology - Ureteroscopic Stone Fragmentation + DJ insertion, Operative Cystoscopy, TURP Transurethral Resection of Prostate, Open Prostatectomy, Cystolithotomy, Varicocelectomy, Hydrocelectomy, Pyelolithotomy, Endoscopic Removal of DJ stent.
  • ENT - Adenotonsillectomy, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Septoplasty, Myringotomy, Tracheostomy, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy.
  • Pediatric Surgery - Hernia Repair, Exploration Laparotomy, VP shunt, Central line insertion, Splenectomy, Closure of Tracheo Esophageal Fistula
  • Plastic Surgery - Hand Reconstruction, Skin Grafting, Abdominoplasty, Cleft Lip/Palate repair, breast reduction and Enhancement.
  • And other trauma cases.
  • Responsibilities/Interventions Provided:
  • Assess patients prior to surgery.
  • Gather all supplies needed for the operation as part of being the scrub nurse/circulating nurse.
  • Assists the Surgeons during operation.
  • Assumes responsibility in keeping the sterility of the OR theatre throughout the procedure.
  • Adhere to safety standards and precautions.
  • Monitors the patient situation before during and after surgical operation.
  • Maintains count on sponges, needles, and instruments.
  • Position and prepare patient on operating table.
  • Ensures that the specimens were handled properly, following the standard precautions by using personal protective equipment when required.
  • Always observes patient safety.
  • Provides support and care to the pre-and post-operative patients and their families.
  • Keeps records of the patients and their family history and other required documents confidential.
  • Adheres to data privacy.
  • Maintains infection control in operating room.
  • Mentor to new nursing staff and students.
  • Special Equipment
  • Stryker Drill; Compact Air Drill; Zimmer Drill; Primado Drill, Aesculap Drill
  • Smith and Nephew Camera and light source machine; Smith and Nephew Drill.
  • Zeiss Kinevo 900 Microscope
  • Smith and Nephew Premium Arthrocare Quantum 2 Coblator System
  • Karl Storz Insufflator Machine, Cautery, Camera, Light source, and AIDA Recording.
  • Karl Storz Hysteroflow and Morcellator machine.
  • Medtronic machine for Low speed, High speed drill, and Debrider.
  • Covidien Ligasure machine, Olympus Insufflator machine, Cautery, Camera, and Light source.
  • Olympus Thunderbeat Machine
  • Ethicon Endo Surgery Harmonic machine
  • Lotus Generator
  • ConMed Console Machine for Perforator, Drill, and Shaver.
  • VBM Tourniquet Machine
  • Philips Defibrillator
  • Drager Cardiac Monitor, Masimo Cardiac Monitor, Philips Cardiac Monitor
  • Hersill & Oxylitre Suction Machine
  • Eschmann - E20/TD830 Cautery machine.
  • Richard wolf Swiss LithoClast machine
  • Flowtron EXCEL DVT machine.
  • Common Medications Administered
  • Bucaine for local Anesthetic
  • Lidocaine 1% and Epinephrine mix
  • Heparin-Saline Solution
  • Vancomycin powder and Gentamicin
  • Methylene Blue
  • Tisseel Hemostatic Agent
  • Floseal Hemostatic Agent

Staff Nurse, Operating Room

Al Hayat National Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Company Overview: Facility City, Country: Jizan, Saudi Arabia
  • Facility website if any: www.hayatjazan.com
  • Brief hospital description: Describe facility bed capacity, type of patients served and list any accreditations: Al Hayat National Hospital Jazan provides distinguished medical services with the highest standards of quality and patient safety in the region with a 210-bed capacity with various specialties. It is accredited by JCI (Joint Commission International) and CBAHI ((Central Board of Accreditation for Healthcare Institution).
  • Specialty of Unit: Operating Room
  • # Beds in Unit: 4 Theaters
  • Patient Ratio: 2:1
  • Documentation: Paper and Electronic
  • Cases Handled:
  • Orthopedic - ORIF Intramedullary Nailing, ORIF with plate screws, CRIF, K wire fixation, External Fixation, Nancy nailing, Arthroscopy, ACL/PCL repair, Hemiarthroplasty, Spine surgery (Fixation, Decompression and Fusion), Amputation.
  • OB – Gyne - Lower Segment Cesarean Section, Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy/Salpingectomy/Myomectomy/Infertility; Open Myomectomy, TAHBSO Total Abdominal Hysterectomy + Bilateral Salphingo oophorectomy, Antero-posterior Colpoperineorrhaphy, Dilatation and Curettage, Cervical Cerclage, Marsupialization of Bartholin’s Cyst.
  • General Surgery - Laparoscopic Sigmoid colectomy/Sleeve Gastrectomy/Appendectomy/Cholecystectomy/Hernia Repair with mesh; Open Cholecystectomy/Appendectomy/Hernioplasty/Exploration Laparotomy/Thyroidectomy/Modified Radical Mastectomy/Splenectomy/Colostomy/Right Left Hemicolectomy/Hemorrhoidectomy/Varicose vein stripping, Excisions, and other minor cases.
  • Vascular - AV Fistula, Fistulogram, Artery injury repair, Amputation, Varicose Vein Stripping.
  • Urology - Ureteroscopic Stone Fragmentation + DJ insertion, Operative Cystoscopy, TURP Transurethral Resection of Prostate, Open Prostatectomy, Cystolithotomy, Varicocelectomy, Hydrocelectomy, Pyelolithotomy, Endoscopic Removal of DJ stent.
  • Neurosurgery - Carpal tunnel Release, Craniotomy, Lumbar Discectomy and Laminectomy, Cervical Fixation, Spine surgery.
  • ENT - Adenotonsillectomy, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Septoplasty, Myringotomy, Tracheostomy, Tympanoplasty, Mastoidectomy.
  • Pediatric Surgery - Hernia Repair, Exploration Laparotomy, VP shunt, Central line insertion, Splenectomy, Closure of Tracheo Esophageal Fistula
  • Plastic Surgery - Hand Reconstruction, Skin Grafting, Abdominoplasty, Cleft Lip/Palate repair, breast reduction and Enhancement.
  • Responsibilities/Interventions Provided:
  • Assess patients prior to surgery.
  • Gather all supplies needed for the operation as part of being the scrub nurse/circulating nurse.
  • Assists the Surgeons during operation.
  • Assumes responsibility in keeping the sterility of the OR theatre throughout the procedure.
  • Adhere to safety standards and precautions.
  • Monitors the patient situation before during and after surgical operation.
  • Maintains count on sponges, needles, and instruments.
  • Position and prepare patient on operating table.
  • Ensures that the specimens were handled properly, following the standard precautions by using personal protective equipment when required.
  • Always observes patient safety.
  • Provides support and care to the pre-and post-operative patients and their families.
  • Keeps records of the patients and their family history and other required documents confidential.
  • Adheres to data privacy.
  • Maintains infection control in operating room.
  • Special Equipment
  • Stryker Drill
  • Karl Storz Insufflator Machine, Cautery, Camera, Light source
  • Karl Storz Hysteroflow and Morcellator machine.
  • Medtronic machine for Low speed, High speed drill, and Debrider.
  • Covidien Ligasure machine, Olympus Insufflator machine, Cautery, Camera, and Light source.
  • Olympus Thunderbeat Machine
  • Ethicon Endo Surgery Harmonic machine
  • Lotus Generator
  • ConMed Console Machine for Perforator, Drill, and Shaver.
  • VBM Tourniquet Machine
  • Philips Defibrillator
  • Drager Cardiac Monitor, Masimo Cardiac Monitor, Philips Cardiac Monitor
  • Hersill & Oxylitre Suction Machine
  • Eschmann - E20/TD830 Cautery machine.
  • Richard wolf Swiss LithoClast machine
  • Flowtron EXCEL DVT machine.

Staff Nurse

Al Safwa Clinic
11.2012 - 05.2015
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines
Alimanao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan
03.2010

Skills

  • Preoperative care
  • Maintaining sterile environments
  • Surgical team collaboration
  • Commitment to patient safety
  • Infection control
  • Advocacy for patients

Certification

  • Professional Regulation Commission Philippines License No.: 0666945
  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties - SCFHS License No.: 13GN0002432
  • New York Board of Nursing License No.845126-01
  • Basic Life Support Training Organization: Saudi Heart Association Valid until: 2026-03-06

Timeline

Staff Nurse, Operating Room

King Fahd Central Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2025

Staff Nurse, Operating Room

Al Hayat National Hospital
09.2015 - 10.2017

Staff Nurse

Al Safwa Clinic
11.2012 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines

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