MAYAN R. GACOSTA
QUEZON city
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 2 years of clinical experience.
Professional healthcare provider with strong background in surgical care and patient safety. Expertise in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless operations, and adapting to evolving clinical requirements. Skilled in patient assessment, surgical procedures, and postoperative care. Known for reliability, teamwork, and achieving optimal outcomes.
Experienced with preoperative and postoperative care, providing vital support in surgical settings. Utilizes sterile techniques and precise communication to ensure patient safety and efficient procedures. Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Nurse
Lung Center of The Philippines
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
Operating Room and Labor & Delivery Nurse
Novaliches District Hospital
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborate with physicians and other surgical team to develop a care plan to the patient during surgery
- Preparing patients for surgery, including disinfecting the surgical site and positioning them on the operating table
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Providence Hospital Inc
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Nursing Assistant at Operating Room
Providence Hospital Inc
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining clean and organized environments.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks to improve patient care.
- Observed patients for changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff.
- Supported healthcare team by managing patient records and documentation, ensuring accuracy.
- Improved patient recovery times by delivering compassionate and attentive care.
- Facilitated patient mobility and transfers, promoting safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with attentive and personalized care.
- Helped streamline patient admissions and discharges, ensuring a smooth process.
- Documented patient information accurately, supporting effective communication within the team.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Caregiver
Bahay Toro
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr, Carlos S, Lanting College
05-2022
Health Care Provider -
Social Service Developmental Department
01.2013
Secondary -
Sta, Lucia High school
01.2013
Elementary school -
Rosa L, Susano
01.2009
Skills
- Clear patient communication
- Physical assessment
- Creative problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate and caring
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care management
- Surgical support
- Emergency response
- Critical care
- Infection control
- Patient positioning
- Instrument care
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Sterile technique
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/27/96
- Gender: female
- Nationality: filipino
- Marital Status: single
Timeline
Operating Room Nurse
Lung Center of The Philippines
03.2024 - Current
Operating Room and Labor & Delivery Nurse
Novaliches District Hospital
12.2023 - 02.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Providence Hospital Inc
07.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Assistant at Operating Room
Providence Hospital Inc
06.2022 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Bahay Toro
01.2014 - 01.2021
Health Care Provider -
Social Service Developmental Department
Secondary -
Sta, Lucia High school
Elementary school -
Rosa L, Susano
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr, Carlos S, Lanting College
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