Gloria Irungu
Glasgow
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated NMC Registered Nurse with 9 years of experience in healthcare. Highly efficient and adaptable Theatre Nurse skilled in scrub and circulating roles in Ophthalmology,elective Orthopaedics,general ,gynaecology,urology and renal specialities.
Great team player and effective communicator
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Theatre Staff nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital,NHS GGC
Glasgow
2026.01 - Current
- Work closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy for continuity of care and patient safety
- Provide comprehensive intra-operative care, specifically for urology, renal, and endourological procedures
- Maintain strict aseptic techniques and follow policies and guidelines put in place
- Trained in manual handling hence can safely help position patients
- Trained in ILS and able to assist in emergencies
Advanced Theatre Practitioner
Royal Berkshire NHS Trust-PCEU Theatres Windsor
Windsor
2025.04 - 2025.12
- Assist in anterior and posterior segment Ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- Coordinate skilled patient care within theatre specialty, demonstrating expertise in all aspects of patient management.
- Provide direct support to junior members of the team, clinicians and patients, enhancing overall theatre efficiency.
- Lead team initiatives as professional role model, fostering collaborative environment.
- Manage stock levels effectively, contributing to budget control within theatres.
Staff Nurse
The Royal Free London NHS Trust
London
2023.03 - 2025.04
- Responsible for unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care, using defined model of care.
- Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to.
- Communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care and treatment for patients undergoing surgery.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation in accordance with NMC recommendations and Trust guidelines.
- Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to policies and procedures, including intra-venous medication where appropriate.
- With appropriate support and training, supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care.
- Work as part of multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
- With support and supervision of senior members of the team, participate in audit of principles of Essence of Care bench-marking process, and implement action plans as directed.
- Implement safe working practices as required by Health & Safety at Work
- Work with MDT to ensure that all infection control guidelines are adhered to and to champion best practice in infection control
Theatre Nurse
Hamptons Hospital
Butere
2019.03 - 2023.02
- Evaluating nursing care to ensure are in line with standards of nursing
- Preparing theatre rooms, decontaminating, packing, and sterilizing surgical instruments awaiting respective surgical operations and maintain their sterility
- Monitoring patients post operative in recovery unit
- Administering prescribed medications & IV infusion, monitoring response and adverse effects
- Receiving patients into theatre after confirming labeling with right procedure, completion of preoperative operations, and assessing vitals
- Acting in capacity of scrub, circulating and recovery nurse
- Promptly responding to emergencies in theatre room, assisting in intubation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed
Staff Nurse
Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital
Nairobi
2016.07 - 2019.02
- Provided compassionate and respectful care to patients while ensuring their safety and well-being
- Assisted physicians with complex medical procedures, such as Oculoplastic surgeries, Posterior and anterior vitrectomies, cataract surgeries, glaucoma and corneal transplant surgeries
- Adhered to infection control protocols and standards of practice to reduce risk of infection and cross-contamination
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans and provide patient-centered care
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety of patients and staff
- Assisted with patient exams, diagnostic tests, and treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety
Education
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Murang'a, Kenya 2012.09 - 2 2016
Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Ngara Girls High School
Nairobi, Kenya 2005.01 - 11 2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Nursing
- Infection Control
- Perioperative Care
- Compassion
- Strong Work Ethic
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability
- Fast Learner
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Surgical prep and assistance
- Resuscitation techniques
Timeline
Theatre Staff nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital,NHS GGC
2026.01 - Current
Advanced Theatre Practitioner
Royal Berkshire NHS Trust-PCEU Theatres Windsor
2025.04 - 2025.12
Staff Nurse
The Royal Free London NHS Trust
2023.03 - 2025.04
Theatre Nurse
Hamptons Hospital
2019.03 - 2023.02
Staff Nurse
Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital
2016.07 - 2019.02
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
2012.09 - 2 2016
Certificate - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Ngara Girls High School
2005.01 - 11 2008