Airra May Amorado

Staff Education & Development

• Deliver structured learning sessions, clinical skills training, and competency assessments for nursing and support staff.
• Support the induction and orientation of new staff, international nurses, and return-to-practice professionals.
• Facilitate learning needs assessments and develop individual training plans aligned with personal and organisational goals.

Mentorship & Professional Growth

• Act as a Practice Assessor/Supervisor under NMC standards, providing feedback, support, and evaluations for pre-registration nursing students and learners.
• Guide staff through revalidation, reflective practice, and CPD activities.
• Promote a positive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and continuous improvement.

Clinical Support & Practice Development

• Provide hands-on clinical support in theatres and recovery areas, particularly in high-risk or unfamiliar procedures.
• Ensure safe and effective care through role modelling, coaching, and real-time feedback during clinical practice.
• Identify practice gaps and introduce new approaches, technologies, or protocols to enhance care delivery.

Quality, Safety & Governance

• Contribute to clinical audits, incident investigations, and root cause analysis (RCA) processes to support learning from events.
• Assist in implementing action plans and service improvement initiatives derived from audits and incidents.
• Promote adherence to national standards, hospital policies, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work in partnership with clinical educators, ward managers, senior nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of care.
• Participate in strategic planning for staff development, recruitment support, and succession planning.

Perioperative Care

• Assisted in preparing the operating theatre, ensuring appropriate surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables are available and functional.
• Performed scrub and circulating duties in line with aseptic and surgical safety standards.
• Supported the surgical and anaesthetic teams in the delivery of safe and efficient operative care.

Post-Anaesthesia Recovery

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients emerging from general, regional, or local anaesthesia.
• Monitored patients’ vital signs and recovery progress, ensuring timely intervention in the event of airway compromise, pain issues, or deterioration.
• Managed IV therapies, oxygen support, pain control regimens, and PACU discharge planning in accordance with recovery protocols.

Clinical Competency & Safety

• Adhered to local and national standards related to infection prevention, controlled drug management, and surgical safety checklists (e.g., WHO).
• Contributed to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized perioperative environment.

Team Support & Leadership

• Provided support and informal supervision to junior staff and students within theatres and recovery.
• Acted as a clinical resource for peers, assisting with troubleshooting and escalation when necessary.
• Contributed to preceptorship programs and support new staff through orientation and mentorship.

Communication & Documentation

• Maintained accurate and timely patient documentation across the perioperative and post-operative phases.
• Ensured effective handovers between departments to maintain continuity of care.

Clinical Leadership & Team Management

• Led and coordinated nursing teams in the operating theatre and PACU to ensure timely, efficient, and safe care delivery.
• Acted as the shift lead in the absence of the Theatre Manager, overseeing theatre scheduling, staff allocation, and clinical priorities.
• Mentored and supervised junior staff, students, and newly qualified nurses, supporting their development through coaching and formal assessments.

Patient Care – Operating Theatre

• Oversaw all aspects of perioperative nursing care including patient preparation, scrubbing, circulating, and the implementation of safety protocols.
• Ensured correct surgical positioning, instrument management, and compliance with the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.
• Collaborated with surgical and anaesthetic teams to deliver smooth, patient-centred care throughout the intraoperative period.

Patient Care – Recovery (PACU)

• Provided advanced post-anaesthesia nursing care including airway support, vital sign monitoring, pain and nausea control, and escalation for complications.
• Assessed patients for discharge readiness and coordinate safe transfer to wards or home (for day surgery cases).
• Acted as a clinical resource for the management of deteriorating patients in recovery, supporting junior staff in high-risk scenarios.

Governance, Safety & Quality

• Ensured adherence to infection prevention standards, safe handling of controlled drugs, and accurate documentation.
• Participated in audits, incident investigations (e.g., via DATIX), and implementation of improvement plans to enhance patient outcomes.
• Maintained high standards of patient safety and contribute to regular clinical risk assessments.

Education, Training & Development

• Delivered in-service training sessions, induction programs, and support continuing professional development within the team.
• Acted as a Practice Assessor or Supervisor under NMC guidelines for students and learners in the clinical environment.
• Stayed updated on changes in clinical practice and ensure dissemination to staff through formal and informal teaching.

Intraoperative Care

• Assisted in preparing the operating theatre, ensuring all necessary equipment, instruments, and materials are ready and functional.
• Supported anaesthetists with induction and monitoring of patients before and during procedures.
• Performed scrub and circulating duties, maintaining sterile technique and ensuring surgical safety protocols (e.g., WHO checklist) are followed.
• Anticipated the needs of the surgical team, respond to hand signals, and manage surgical instruments and swabs.

Post-Anaesthesia Recovery (PACU)

• Monitored patients emerging from general or regional anaesthesia, observing for airway compromise, pain, nausea, bleeding, or complications.
• Provided pain management, oxygen therapy, and vital sign monitoring.
• Administered prescribed medications and document all care accurately in line with trust protocols.
• Safely discharge patients from recovery following post-operative criteria.

Patient Safety & Infection Control

• Participated in stock control, equipment checks, and ensuring availability of emergency supplies.licies.
• Participate in stock control, equipment checks, and ensuring availability of emergency supplies.
• Supported the theatre team during emergency scenarios, adhering to resuscitation and escalation protocols.

Teamwork & Communication

• Worked closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners (ODPs), and PACU teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participated in team briefings, handovers, and clinical discussions.
• Accurately documented interventions, observations, and incidents in line with professional standards.

Professional Development

• Maintained up-to-date clinical competencies in line with NMC requirements.
• Participated in ongoing training, audits, and reflective learning sessions.
• Contributed to a culture of safety, learning, and high-quality care.

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Patient Admission & Pre-Operative Preparation

• Conducted pre-operative assessments, including vital signs, allergy checks, medication history, and fasting status.
• Prepared patients physically and emotionally for surgery, ensuring completion of consent forms and relevant documentation.
• Provided clear explanations to patients and families regarding procedures, anaesthesia, and recovery expectations.

Post-Operative Nursing Care

• Monitored patients recovering from anaesthesia for vital sign stability, pain management, nausea, bleeding, and signs of surgical complications.
• Administered prescribed medications, managed IV lines and fluids, and implemented recovery protocols as per physician orders.
• Delivered discharge teaching, including wound care, activity restrictions, pain control, and medication instructions.

Patient Flow & Same-Day Discharge

• Ensured timely patient turnover to maintain theatre and ward efficiency.
• Coordinated with the theatre and recovery teams to receive and discharge patients safely and promptly.
• Ensured all documentation was complete and discharge criteria were met before patient release.

Safety, Hygiene & Compliance

• Maintained high standards of infection prevention, aseptic technique, and medication safety protocols.
• Participated in emergency responses and escalation procedures for deteriorating patients.
• Adhered to hospital policies, procedures, and Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) standards.

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborated with surgeons, anaesthetists, recovery nurses, and administrative staff to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Provided handovers and documented care accurately using hospital systems.
• Assisted in orientation and supervision of junior staff and student nurses.

Patient Assessment & Monitoring

• Conducted comprehensive physical assessments, monitored vital signs, and recognized early signs of clinical deterioration.
• Provided regular documentation of patient progress, response to treatment, and any significant changes in condition.
• Carried out physician’s orders, including preparation for diagnostic procedures and post-procedure care.

Medication Administration & IV Therapy

• Administered oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications as prescribed, adhering to the five rights of medication administration.
• Managed IV infusions, blood transfusions, and electrolyte therapy, observing for adverse reactions and effectiveness.

Wound & Post-Operative Care

• Performed wound dressing changes, suture care, catheterization, and ostomy management.
• Provided pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients, ensuring appropriate positioning, pain control, and recovery monitoring.

Patient Support & Education

• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medication use, hygiene, mobility, and discharge instructions.
• Provided emotional support to patients and relatives, particularly during critical or end-of-life care situations.

Infection Control & Safety

• Maintained a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment through strict adherence to hospital infection control and hygiene protocols.
• Participated in code responses and emergency situations (e.g., Code Blue), performing CPR and assisting physicians during resuscitation.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Coordinated with physicians, physical therapists, nutritionists, and other allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Participated in shift handovers and interdisciplinary care planning.