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Hem Rai

Folkestone,Kent

Summary

Registered nurse with over 4 years of experience in operating theatres as a scrub nurse. Proficient in operating room and circulation roles across specialties such as Interventional Radiology, Vascular, Urology, and Orthopaedics. Recent expertise in anaesthetic care, supporting anaesthetists during surgical procedures. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and advocate for optimal patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Scrub nurse

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
Canterbury, Kent
09.2020 - Current

Outline
Teaming up with different members of surgical team such as surgeons, anaesthetist, medical device representative and nurses to care for patients undergoing surgical procedure. Collaboratively working to improve patient’s outcome, enhanced patient experience, increased efficiency and reduced work errors.


Key responsibilities

  • Preparing operating room and ensuring all equipment’s required are present.
  • Supporting clean operating theatres by adhering strictly to infection control protocols.
  • Checking all instruments and counting them before and during surgery to ensure no items are missing.
  • Anticipating surgeons needs by understanding surgical procedure and observing surgeon's movement to ensure all necessity items are available.
  • Passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgical procedure.
  • Detailed documenting of procedure, including instrument counts, medications used, and any issue that arises during surgery.
  • Advocating for patients safety and well-being, addressing any concerns.
  • Coordinated with anaesthetist for smooth induction process in surgery room.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
04.2001 -

Anaesthetic Care (Porstgraduate Credits)

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Sterilisation procedures adherence
  • High stress management
  • Infection control measures
  • Perseverance during long surgeries
  • Anaesthetic procedures familiarity
  • Calm under pressure
  • Communication skills

Certification

Immediate Life Support Course (ILS) (Resuscitation Council UK)
Paediatric Immediate Life Support Course (PILS) (Resuscitation Council UK)

Timeline

Scrub nurse

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust
09.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Canterbury Christ Church University
04.2001 -

Anaesthetic Care (Porstgraduate Credits)

Canterbury Christ Church University
04.2001 -
Hem Rai