DOMINIC PARKES

• Provides attentive, responsive assistance to clinicians and theatre staff, improving team collaboration.
• Reported equipment faults immediately to limit risk and enable swift resolution.
• Rotated medical supplies to reflect use-by dates, minimising waste.
• Verified instrument cleanliness and suitability for use ahead of patient procedures.
• Retained knowledge of surgical techniques, equipment and best practices to provide reliable patient support.
• Oversaw and delegated work activities for junior practitioners and support staff.
• Implemented improvements to theatre flow efficiency and monitored its effectiveness.
• Undertook additional duties to cover long term sick leave of senior staff.
• Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance.

• Duties Include;
• Keeping views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites, including manipulation of tissue and organs.
• Clamping, ligating or cauterising blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry using haemostatic clamps, suture ligatures or electrocautery equipment.
• Arranging supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
• Guaranteed quick and efficient response to surgeon requests during surgery, responding to hand motions.
• Facilitated smooth procedures, verifying theatre equipment was clean and set up in readiness for use.
• Advocated for patients' rights, promoting dignity and respect within the healthcare setting.
• Fostered effective communication among team members enabling smoother operations within the department.
• Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations.
• Implemented evidence-based practices into daily routines resulting in better patient outcomes.

• Expanding skills through learning orthopaedic procedures and thus widening scope of practice
• Controlled risk of infection by continuously assessing and maintaining sterile fields.
• Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
• Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
• Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.

• Duties include;
• Supporting, caring for and assessing patient's health and wellbeing across a variety of complex caseloads whilst assisting the surgeon to deliver surgical intervention in the perioperative environment, using best practice and while striving for improvements in quality.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.

• Duties include; assisting patients with their activities of daily living, recording clinical observations,working closely with other clinical members of staff.
• Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
• Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
• Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
• Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
• Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
• Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
• Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
• Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.

During my training, I experienced both ward and community placements across the four fields of nursing. I completed my sign off placement in recovery at the Countess of Chester Hospital

• Performed wound dressings, reducing risk of infection or further complications.
• Streamlined communication between doctor and patients by explaining medical jargon simply and clearly.
• Followed strict hygiene protocols during all clinical procedures; minimised cross-contamination risks significantly.
• Collaborated closely with other nurses on the ward; fostered a supportive work environment conducive for swift patient recovery times.
• Applied clinical skills to administer IVs, injections, and catheters accurately and safely.
• Improved patient comfort by providing personalised care and attention.
• Conducted health assessments to identify areas requiring medical intervention.
• Assisted patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, promoting independence where possible.
• Administered medication for better control over patients' symptoms.
• Took vital signs regularly; ensured stability or identified potential emergencies promptly.
• Liaised effectively with multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated empathetic understanding towards patients' families; facilitated effective communication about the progression of patients’ conditions.

• Main duties include; product preparation, serving customers with specific needs, assisting customers with questions on serving suggestions
• Stock rotation and price reduction as part of a small team and individually.