Anne Swithinbank
Dover,Kent
Summary
Operating Department Practitioner with over 23 years experience in patient care within all theatre areas. Proficient in preparing surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring readiness for procedures. Demonstrated ability to deliver efficient preperioperative, perioperative and postoperative care, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operating department practitioner
Circle Health
Canterbury, Kent
05.2019 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergencies, delivering effective solutions.
- Communicated with patients and families to alleviate concerns pre-surgery.
- Prioritised tasks during critical situations to optimise patient outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict health and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery, alerting medical staff to changes.
- Conducted thorough checks on surgical instruments for optimal performance.
- Maintained sterile conditions in the operating room through meticulous attention to detail.
- Developed tailored care plans for individual patient needs.
Operating department practitioner
EKUHFT
Canterbury, Kent
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Administered anaesthetics under anaesthesiologists' guidance to ensure patient comfort during procedures.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, supplying essential tools and assistance throughout operations.
- Developed tailored care plans to meet individual patient needs post-surgery, ensuring swift recovery.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury 03.2001 - 09.2003
Skills
- Postoperative support
- Safe patient handling
- Surgical teamwork
- Intraoperative care
- Medical record documentation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient confidentiality
- Intravenous therapy administration
- Perioperative care coordination
- Blood transfusion procedures
- Patient transport expertise
- Anaesthetic support
- Operating room protocols
- Sterile technique mastery
- Crisis adaptability
- Pressure prioritization
- Procedure preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Pain management expertise
- Anesthesia administration
- Medication administration
- Operating room preparation
- Quick decision-making
- Infection control procedures
- Anaesthetic intervention knowledge
- Intravenous equipment proficiency
- Evidence-based patient care strategies
- Patient advocacy
Affiliations
- Reading, walking, visiting country Houses & Gardens.
Languages
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Operating department practitioner
Circle Health
05.2019 - Current
Operating department practitioner
EKUHFT
03.2017 - 03.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice
Canterbury Christ Church University
03.2001 - 09.2003
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