ARA DITCHON, RN
Home Address: B-Gallo St., Manapla Negros Occidental
Contact No.: 0906-310-8659
E-Mail: [email protected]
PRC Lic. No.: 0524734

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DESIRED POSITION: Orthopedic Surgical Technician/ Surgical Technician/ Nurse/Clinic Nurse

OBJECTIVE: Obtain a position where I can maximize my nursing skills and training experience in a medical setting
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SKILLS:
• Health and wellness expertise
• Medication administration expert
• Skilled in conducting physical examination
• Enthusiastic caregiver
• Trained in in- and out-patient care
• Wound cleaning expertise
• Mobility assistance
• Talented in minor and major surgery
• Skilled in assisting orthopedic surgeries

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Customer Service Assistant
December 2008-September 2011
Orthopedic International Inc. – Makati City

• Official Assigned for company cell phone.
• Accept and confirm surgeries.
• Answering and coordinating text or call inquires.
• Double checking the instruments order upon deliveries or pull outs.
• Preparing daily schedule for deliveries and pull outs.
• Preparing quotations for charity cases.

Volunteer Nurse
May 2012-August2012
Cadiz District Hospital-Cadiz City

• Provide direct care by assisting patients with hygiene and general cleanliness
• Assist patients in partaking of food and ensure that their food is prepared according to doctor’s instructions
• Ensure that all oral medications are administered on time and that any IVs or injections are handled properly
• Check and record patients’ vitals such as pulse, blood pressure and temperature
• Take patients’ histories and ensure that they are recorded accurately in the facility database
• Assist front desk staff in hospital admissions, discharges and transfers
• Prepare patients for physical examinations and provide them with information on what to expect during procedures
• Take blood, urine and stool samples for testing purposes
• Ensure that test results are expedited and update consulting doctors with the outcome
• Monitor and observe patients to determine changes in their conditions and report any significant changes to the RN or nurse manager
• Provide assistance with victims of accidents or medical emergencies
• Provide emotional support to patients and families
• Physically transfer patients to examination or surgical rooms
• Ensure that all patient documentation is in order and medical records are updated

Clinic Nurse
September 2012 – May 2015
Rabagus Ventures Foundation Inc.-Manapla
• Organize Clinic Schedule, Surgery with Doctors and patients
• Assist Doctor during Clinic
• Assist Doctor during surgeries
• Assist elderly pt.’s who needs ambulatory assistant
• Prepares Pre Op and Post op Orders for pt.s surgery
• Assist Doctor’s during making rounds
• Collect payments from pt.’s
• Perform wound dressing on patients with infections

Orthopedic Surgical Technician
June 2015 – August 2017
O.I.I. Medical Devices Inc.-Makati City
• Organize schedules of surgeries.
• In charge of inventory of stock in our area.
• Collect payments with pt.s or surgeons.
• Assist in both trauma and joints surgeries.
• Visits doctor for marketing.
• Attend annual training for updates.
• Wash and dry all the instruments used after surgeries.
• Delivers and pullouts from hospital to office.
• Prepares instruments and implants for every surgeries.
• Expert in joints replacement surgery.

EDUCATION and TRAININGS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 2008
Our Lady of Fatima University
McArthur Highway, Valenzuela City, Philippines

Registered Nurse- November 200
First Aid Training in the Campus – October 09-10, 2007
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS, Valenzuela City Chapter

Basic Life Support: Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Lay Rescuers- October 08, 2007
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS, Valenzuela City Chapter

SYMPOSIUM FOR NURSES IN ORTHOPEDIC CARE
January 28, 2010
MAKATI MEDICAL CENTER

LEADERSHIP TRAINING & TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOP SEMINAR
Makiling Highlands Pansol, Laguna
April 10, 2010

Intravenous Therapy Training (ANSAP)
Cardinal Santos Medical Center
July 2011

Axis Knee Training
Bethel Hotel, Dumaguete City
May 2015
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PERSONAL INFORMATION:

• Age: 31
• Birth Date: February 25, 1986
• Place of Birth: Cebu city, Cebu
• Status: Single
• Religion : Christian
• Hobbies: Photography, Traveling, Badminton

REFERENCES:

MARK FERNANDEZ, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon
639173171012

REINER P. MARTINEZ
Business Man
639088828970

ANN SAMSON
Assistant Administrator
639088160420

I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all information furnished above is complete and accurate.

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Applicant’s Signature