Danielle Armstrong
Hexham,Northumberland
Summary
Proactive and results-driven Operating Department Practitioner with 6 years of hands-on experience in the surgical environment, as well as a depth of clinical expertise obtained from the Level 1 Trauma Centre in the North of England.
Proficient at delivering high-quality patient care while demonstrating a strong ability to problem-solve under stressful circumstances. Known across multiple theatre departments for building strong relationships with healthcare professionals and leveraging clinical expertise to drive positive patient outcomes whilst maximising theatre efficiency.
Motivated healthcare professional eager to expand expertise and embrace new challenges in the Medical Sales sector.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Anaesthetics and Recovery ODP
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle Upon Tyne
09.2019 - 01.2026
- My current role involves providing high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, specifically the pre-operative and post-operative phase. Key duties include: -
- Assisting anaesthetists providing anaesthesia by safely preparing the correct equipment and medications required
- Monitoring and delivering care for patients in recovery post-operatively
- Acting as the patients advocate during the peri-operative process, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Maintaining effective communication and professional relationships by collaborating with nursing, medical, management and administrative staff to optimise patient safety and theatre utilisation
- Participating in the training of newly qualified staff and students, with hands-on education and promoting best practices
- Accurately recording clinical documentation using excellent Information Technology skills
- Working as part of a hand-picked team to attend adult and paediatric trauma calls, airway emergencies and cardiac arrests
Education
DipHE - Operating Department Practice
Northumbria University
09.2017 - 09.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Healthcare Practice
Northumbria University
09.2015 - 09.2016
Access to HE Diploma - Health
Derwentside College
09.2014 - 09.2015
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Clinical expertise
- Health information technology
Certification
- Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support
- Safeguarding Children Level 2
- Conflict resolution
- Equality and diversity
- Fire safety
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption
- Information governance
- TILS (Trauma Immediate Life Support)
- Active member of National Major Trauma Nursing group
Affiliations
- Weekly Parkrunner and volunteer
- Hiking in the Lake District
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Anaesthetics and Recovery ODP
Royal Victoria Infirmary
09.2019 - 01.2026
DipHE - Operating Department Practice
Northumbria University
09.2017 - 09.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Healthcare Practice
Northumbria University
09.2015 - 09.2016
Access to HE Diploma - Health
Derwentside College
09.2014 - 09.2015