EDWARD AZUMATSE
Nuneaton,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive expertise in preoperative planning, anaesthetic , Recovery and flexible shift work. Proficient in safe patient handling, operation room protocols, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Adept at patient positioning, sterilisation techniques, operating room preparation. Specialised in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, post-operative care, vital signs monitoring, and infection control procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency in surgical environments. References are available upon request.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operating department practitioner
NHSP
Nuneaton, Warwickshire
2023.09 - Current
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, respecting patient confidentiality.
- Liaised effectively between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitating clear communication.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to health and safety protocols.
- Provided pre-operative care to patients, reducing anxiety levels.
- Monitor, record and report symptons or changes in patients' conditons.
- Recover patients and ensure they meet recovery requirement and transfer patients' to the ward.
- Prepared operating theatres prior to surgery, ensuring smooth operations.
Operating department practitioner
Daywebster
Coventry, West Midlands
2023.08 - Current
- Managed anaesthetic machine to safe for use.
- Provided pre-operative care to patients, reducing anxiety levels.
- Maintained sterile conditions within the operating room by conscientious attention to detail.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgery, alerting medical staff of any changes or concerns immediately.
- Prepared anaesthetic room prior to surgery, ensuring smooth operations.
- Ensured patients' preoperative journey are safe and effective.
Operating department practitioner
NHS University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry, West Midlands
2022.02 - 2023.08
- Check anaesthetics machine and make sure is safe to use.
- Prioritised tasks during critical situations for best patient outcome.
- Delivered high quality patient care whilst maintaining a calm and professional demeanour.
- Completed WHO Patient Safety Checklist to maintain high-quality standards.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to keep up-to-date with current practices.
- Communicated effectively with patients and their families before surgery to answer questions and alleviate concerns.
Operating department practitioner
NHS The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham
Birmingham
2020.08 - 2022.02
- Responded quickly in emergencies with effective solutions.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to keep up-to-date with current practices.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgery, alerting medical staff of any changes or concerns immediately.
- Conducted thorough checks of all surgical instruments before use for optimal performance.
- Prioritised tasks during critical situations for best patient outcome.
- Upheld and worked within standard operating procedures, policies and code of conduct to maintain patient confidentiality.
Healthcare support worker
NHS Professionals
Coventry, West Midlands
2014.01 - 2020.08
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Documented patient observations accurately for healthcare team's reference.
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Communicated sensitively with patients whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science Operating Department Practice - Operating Department Practice
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 2017.09 - 2020.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Health
Henley College
Coventry 2016.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- Preoperative planning
- Anaesthetic support
- Flexible shift work
- Safe patient handling
- Operation room protocols
- Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation
- Patient positioning
- Sterilisation techniques
- Operating room preparation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Orthopaedic and trauma surgery
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control procedures
Timeline
Operating department practitioner
NHSP
2023.09 - Current
Operating department practitioner
Daywebster
2023.08 - Current
Operating department practitioner
NHS University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
2022.02 - 2023.08
Operating department practitioner
NHS The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham
2020.08 - 2022.02
Bachelor of Science Operating Department Practice - Operating Department Practice
Birmingham City University
2017.09 - 2020.06
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Health
Henley College
2016.09 - 2017.06
Healthcare support worker
NHS Professionals
2014.01 - 2020.08