BINDHU SARASWATHY

• 23 years of experience of working with Head and Neck team. This includes working and managing ENT, Maxillofacial and Thyroid patients.
• Independent non medical prescriber
• Excellent communication skills
• In depth knowledge and experience of working with 2ww pathway patients within Head and Neck and Thyroid
• Good team player
• Able to work under pressure to meet targets
• Extensive experience of working with wider team and actively contribute to MDTs, Cancer quality surveillance meetings, Regional meetings and teaching program organised by the Trust
• Involved in Recruitment and Selection.
• Trained to investigate Serious Incidents
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Delivered comprehensive bedside nursing care, including pre and post-operative care, tracheostomy care, and laryngeal stoma care.

Supported management of patients with diverse head and neck diseases, alongside other medical conditions and medication management.

Facilitated admissions and discharges for patients with complex nursing and social needs.

Coordinated referrals to social services, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dieticians, speech and language therapists, district nurses, general practitioners, and organisations such as Red Cross.

Provided education for patients and families regarding tracheostomy, laryngectomy, and gastrostomy tube feeds to promote independence and self-care.

• Conducted interviews for junior posts and assisted management to ensure smooth ward operations.

Adaptation programme for overseas nurses from 31st May 2002 until successful registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council UK in January 2003.

Worked as registered adult nurse in care home from 10th January 2003 to 21st March 2003.

Provided basic nursing care, administered medications, assisted GP during weekly patient visits, facilitated play therapy for clients with dementia, and maintained nursing records and documentation.

Assisted in patient care for medical and surgical conditions.

Participated in rotations across various specialities including general medicine, surgery, urology, and cardiology.

Supported nursing students during clinical placements and classroom teaching sessions.