Denise Olive HD Tanteo

Professional Experience Summary
• Oversee the daily operations of multiple theatres, ensuring seamless care coordination among the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage scheduling, cancellations, and bed shortages to minimize delays and maximize resource utilization.
• Lead theatre modernization projects, including the laparoscopic theatre upgrade, contributing to layout planning and enhancing theatre efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement to declutter and optimize stock management, improving cost efficiency and reducing potential fire hazards.
• Organize and run hand hygiene awareness weeks to support infection control practices.
• Monitor staffing levels, organize bank shifts, and create duty rotas, maintaining accurate records for budgeting and payroll processes.
• Attend risk governance, performance management, and trauma meetings to address productivity and efficiency issues.
• Promote staff recruitment, development, and retention through ongoing collaboration with the Professional Development Team, supporting interviews, mentorship, and training sessions.
• Coordinate phased return-to-work programs for staff post-illness or maternity leave, offering individualized support plans and mentoring assignments.
• Utilize interviewing skills to assess staff performance, set development goals, and foster a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in patient complaint resolution, adhering to Kings Trust policies, offering apologies, and providing reassurance to maintain patient trust.
• Promote a culture that respects diversity and human rights, actively addressing instances of discrimination and advocating for an inclusive workplace.

Clinical Coordination and Patient Care Responsibilities

• Maintained sterilization protocols in surgery rooms to ensure patient safety.
• Assisted surgeons during complex surgical procedures for smooth operations.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing post-operative care and monitoring vital signs.
• Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring constant readiness for surgeries.
• Administered medication as prescribed by doctors to aid the patient healing process.
• Improved patient comfort through empathetic bedside manner and effective communication.
• Supported diagnostic procedures, facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Reduced infection risks by enforcing stringent hygiene standards in the operating theatre.
• Updated knowledge of the latest nursing practices through continuous professional development courses.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of various surgical instruments, contributing to efficient procedures.
• Facilitated seamless communication between doctors and patients' families to bridge information gaps.
• Helped deliver stabilizing and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.

Leadership and Management Contributions

• Oversaw, trained, and mentored student and junior nursing staff to develop their competencies.
• Garnered funding for service improvement strategies from government bodies.
• Represented practice services at media interviews and public hearings, advocating for healthcare initiatives.
• Planned annual budgets to meet operational needs while achieving financial targets.
• Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patient care requirements efficiently.
• Conducted routine audits to maintain high standards in clinical procedures.
• Coordinated community outreach initiatives, raising awareness about health issues and services available at the facility.
• Implemented innovative strategies to enhance patient satisfaction scores, improving overall service quality.
• Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by implementing strict protocols and guidelines.

• Maintained sterilisation protocols in surgery room to ensure safety of patients.
• Assisted surgeons during complex surgical procedures for smooth operations.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing post-operative care.
• Managed inventory of surgical supplies, ensuring constant readiness for surgeries.
• Administered medication as prescribed by doctors, aiding patient healing process.
• Improved patient comfort with empathetic bedside manner.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care.
• Conducted preoperative preparations for patients thus reducing anxiety levels before surgery.
• Monitored patient's condition post-surgery, enabling timely detection of complications.
• Facilitated seamless communication between doctor and patient's family, bridging information gap.
• Provided post-surgical advice to patients promoting faster recovery times.
• Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
• Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
• Avoided complications, performing patient assessments to guarantee optimal physical condition for surgery.
• Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
• Minimised risk of late cancellations by providing thorough surgery-specific information to patients.
• Evaluated patient to determine discharge requirements and procedures.
• Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
• Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
• Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
• Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
• Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
• Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
• Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
• Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
• Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
• Facilitated research into [Area of study] and compiled information for technical papers.
• Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
• Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
• Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
• Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
• Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
• Designed and executed nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
• Handled scheduling of surgeries ensuring optimal use of operating theatre time.
• Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
• Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
• Prepared endoscopes, microscopes and lasers for surgeons to utilise during surgery.
• Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
• Maximised productivity by preparing specialist equipment, devices and drugs needed for anaesthetic phase.
• Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
• Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
• Created safe environment for staff and patients by overseeing adherence to Covid-19 infection control measures.
• Evaluated patient safety by conducting respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.