Carlene Oliver

Personal Profile: I am a Qualified UK Trained Registered Nurse; with 15 years' experience in NHS, Private hospitals and Clinics & have recently undertaking a Deputy Theatre Manager position in a challenging environment. I am a self- motivated person of a humorous character with a cheerful disposition. I work conscientiously with others as well as on my own using my own initiative to produce creative solutions. I have an extended background of communication and caring, customer service and negotiating skills. I am committed to client and customer care. I am organized, enthusiastic, hardworking, honest and always eager and keen to update on my existing knowledge. I am looking for an appropriate position that will enable me to utilize my capabilities and to further develop and expand my skills. Therefore am seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.I am very hard working , i am a team player bringing necessary experience & knowledge to tackle any operational demands with safety & efficiency.

• I ensure that the hospital's policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act
• I am familiar with the Unit's fire, manual handling and Health and Safety policies and ensure that all practitioners in the department are aware of the policies
• I am fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan.

I am familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and I am aware of its implications to ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed. I work in accordance with the Department objectives. I compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the Knowledge and Skills Framework and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan). I help to prepare Theatre for Procedures to be carried out I ensure all equipment's and lights, diathermy, suction machine etc. are working before any theatre list commences. I ensure prosthesis/implant were available and correct prior to surgery I help in the care of patients during surgical procedures. I followed hospital policies and procedures and surgeon preferences. I Maintain confidentiality at all times and accurate documentation and record keeping is done and up to date. I care for patients while in my care, safely transferring from trolley/bed to theatre table, protecting their limbs, attachments e.g. Drips, tubes etc, support pressure areas with jell pads, sandbag and any other supporting aids to facilitate the surgery/procedure carried out etc. I act as a full member of the theatre staff, I encourage team building among staff, "16 Credits at Level Three"Interest and activities, My interests and activities are Reading, attending the local Gym, cooking, listening to music, dancing, at times having quiet nights in, other times going to the movies and most of all meeting people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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• I believe I possess the necessary skills needed for this position as I was already acting in the role as a Theatre team lead Scrub Practitioner being responsible for different specialties i.e. ENT and maxillofacial services, doing other specialties, General surgery, Gynaecology, Urology and plastics and cosmetics, without any doubt the previous hospital I work for offers a comprehensive range of surgery from day cases to the most complex procedures, the current one I am working for specialize in cosmetics. The consultants I work with are recognized in their field of expertise therefore I am confident our theatre team along with myself gives, and the patient receives the highest level of surgical care. The areas of surgical procedure I scrubbed for includes general Surgery, colorectal surgery, Hand Surgery, breast surgery, ENT, Plastics/cosmetics, urology, Gynaecology and Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. I circulate for Major orthopaedics surgery, laparoscopic cases and ophthalmology surgery.As a student Nurse I did my clinical placement in a variety of care setting, and as a qualified nurse, I worked also in a variety of care settings, where I have been involved in providing a high standard of care for my patients. I exercise professional accountability and responsibility at all times with an awareness of legal, ethical and social implication for nursing practice. I assume responsibility for my own actions. I can care for patients or client safely using systematic approach, specialist skills, and knowledge, which I have learnt throughout my training and experiences over the years. I suggest and use alternative solutions to problems by using in-depth knowledge and research in a creative manner.I have worked Prior to commencing my studies as a Nursing assistant (Band 2) in different National Health Service Trusts, namely: Croydon University Hospital NHS Trust's in the main operating theatres, St Georges Hospital NHS Trust in the Radiology Department. I work in Guys and St Thomas's NHS Trust on a honorary contract in recovery department to facilitate a pain management module I was doing. During my nurse training, I did most of my Placements in Stanmore orthopedics hospital on an orthopaedic ward that specialize in spinal surgery, and in operating theatres. I have worked at Barnet General Hospital in a variety of Departmental settings, including Day Surgery, Recovery, Theatres, and Endoscopy, Accident & Emergency, Medical, Surgical and Acute wards. I also undertake a honorary contract at Barnet General Hospital in recovery to facilitate modules I was doing at a BSc level at university.
• In mentioning the above, I have recently finished a Degree in clinical nursing, Modules undertaken to gain the credits include, Pain Management, Physiology based assessment, Psychosocial end of Life care, and in semester B leadership and management, research methods and management of Hypertension, Has part of this degree I have to work 20 hours per month as a qualified staff nurse as mention previously which I did on a honorary contract (Voluntarily) at Guys and St Thomas's Trusts in the Recovery department and Main Operating Theatres, and also at Barnet general Hospital in the Recovery department, within both areas I report to the sisters in charge. With this I have also working with an Agency (HCA) which facilitates private hospitals within London with nurses to deliver effective patient care i.e. Princess Grace Hospital, Wellington Hospital, The Portland hospital for women and children, the London Bridge hospital, The Harley street clinic, St John's and Elizabeth Hospital, finally the Lister hospital at the Chelsea consulting rooms. In doing my shifts I have being on medical and surgical wards, Operating theatres, and endoscopy units, both in the procedure room and in the recovery, room caring for patients.I worked previously as a theatre scrub Practitioner and recovery nurse at the Assisted Conception Unit which is now called the centre for Genetic and reproductive (CRGH) fertility clinic delivering care to men and women. I work in the recovery unit caring for patient's undergone surgery either under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic, caring for their airway, until they regain consciousness, I monitor and document observation and report as appropriate and I assess, plan, implement and evaluate care given to patients. I also work in the theatre department, scrubbing up for diagnostic and fertility procedures. Along with my clinical duties I was responsible to order things needed for surgical procedures, at the end of the day my added responsibilities were to prepare the cases for the next day and placed order to companies for stocking up. I am also doing this in my current duties now only that's it is more advance i.e. ordering kits and book equipment's or special instruments needed, to which I know I am doing a good job