AURORA AQUINO-OCTAVIANO
Arar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical leadership and cardiac nursing, specialising in critical care and quality improvement. Demonstrates proficiency in clinical governance, healthcare accreditation, and nursing education, driving competency management and policy development. Adept at strategic planning and patient safety initiatives, with a proven track record in clinical audit and performance improvement. Committed to workforce development and optimising healthcare operations through evidence-based practice.
Overview
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Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy Nursing Director / Head of Nursing Education
Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Cardiac Center
2026.04 - 2026.07
- Lead nursing education strategy, competency validation, and orientation programs.
- Develop nursing policies, clinical competencies, and governance frameworks.
- Drive accreditation readiness and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support executive nursing leadership and workforce planning.
Nursing Quality Supervisor / Nursing Education
Northern Borders Health Cluster
2023.10 - 2026.04
- Led quality improvement across multiple hospitals.
- Developed nursing KPIs, dashboards, audits, and performance indicators.
- Supported CBAHI compliance and survey readiness.
- Provided coaching for nursing leaders and quality projects.
Nursing Director
Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Cardiac Center
2015.02 - 2023.09
- Directed nursing services for a specialized cardiac center.
- Led strategic planning, staffing, budgeting, education, and policy implementation.
- Improved documentation standards and patient safety culture.
- Mentored nurse managers and strengthened clinical governance.
Nursing Supervisor
Najran University Hospital
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Managed hospital-wide nursing operations and staffing.
- Responded to clinical emergencies and operational incidents.
- Coached charge nurses and ensured quality patient care.
Academic Leadership
Universities in the Philippines
1993.01 - 2012.01
- Served as Dean, Assistant Dean, Clinical Instructor, Nursing Faculty, and Board Reviewer.
- Led curriculum development and faculty development.
Nurse Educator
Saud Al Babtain Cardiac Center
2003.01 - 2006.01
- Designed orientation, in-service education, and competency programs.
Staff Nurse
Hospitals in the Philippines
1992.01 - 2003.01
- Delivered comprehensive bedside nursing care, medication administration, assessment, documentation, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Education
Master of Arts - Nursing Administration
Manila Central University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Cardiac Nursing
- Critical Care
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare Accreditation
- Nursing Education
- Competency Management
- Policy Development
- Strategic Planning
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Audit
- Performance Improvement
- Workforce Development
- Healthcare Operations
- Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
- Registered Nurse – Philippine Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Filipino
Native
Arabic
Elementary
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Available upon request.
AWARDS
Most Outstanding Alumni, Resource Speaker – Nursing Leadership
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Nursing Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Governance
Accomplishments
Most Outstanding Alumni in Our Lady of Fatima University
Resource Speaker – Nursing Leadership
Affiliations
- NA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Nursing Director / Head of Nursing Education
Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Cardiac Center
2026.04 - 2026.07
Nursing Quality Supervisor / Nursing Education
Northern Borders Health Cluster
2023.10 - 2026.04
Nursing Director
Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Cardiac Center
2015.02 - 2023.09
Nursing Supervisor
Najran University Hospital
2012.01 - 2014.01
Nurse Educator
Saud Al Babtain Cardiac Center
2003.01 - 2006.01
Academic Leadership
Universities in the Philippines
1993.01 - 2012.01
Staff Nurse
Hospitals in the Philippines
1992.01 - 2003.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Master of Arts - Nursing Administration
Manila Central University