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Ilhan hassan

Health Care Technician

Summary

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in opthalmology and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Outgoing and friendly Optometric Tech experienced with various optometry equipment and reading patient charts to determine patient testing.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare Technician

Optegra Eye Hospital
1 2021 - Current
  • Measure and record visual acuity using the appropriate refractive correction, using a Snellen, Sheridan Gardner, Kays, or LogMAR as appropriate, including measurement of contrast sensitivity.
  • Perform diagnostic tests such as Endothelial Cell Counting (confocal microscopy), Corneal Topography (Pentacam), and Automated Kinetic Visual Fields (octopus), as part of the Optometry Department's wider diagnostic test support for consultant-led clinics.
  • Checking vital signs during pre-assessment and responding accordingly.
  • Work on wards to admit and assist with discharging patient after cataract surgery
  • Educated patients on post-discharge care plans, facilitating successful transitions from hospital to home settings.
  • Actively participating in the end-of-treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling end-of-day reports, cleaning the department, and stocking.
  • Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Surgery Associate

Optical Express
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Pre-operative testing: conducting tests prior to examination and treatment, and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their IOL or LVC procedures.
  • Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as a scrub assistant (LVC), undertaking the role of 'HCA' (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks, such as decontamination of instruments.
  • Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre- and post-procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow-up appointments, coordinating and controlling patient flow on the day.
  • Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management.

Trainee Nursing Associate

Manchester University Foundation Trust
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered nurse (or other registered care professionals, dependent on the setting), with a focus on promoting health and independence
  • Carry out tasks such as medication, venepunctures, ECGs, and wound care.
  • Have proficient attitudes and behaviors compatible with NHS values.
  • Work as part of a designated clinical and care team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.
  • Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Work with a mentor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
  • Counting and taking note of the surgical instruments to be used during an operation, preparing the surgical equipment before an operation, cleaning up after an operation, ensuring all equipment is accounted for, and following health and safety procedures.
  • Maintaining stock levels of medical and surgical items, working closely with MDT, discharging and admitting the patient, and communicating with surgeons throughout the procedure to ensure a successful operation, considering potential complications,
  • Creating a plan of action should the team have to take lifesaving measures.

Nursing Assistant

247 Health Professionals
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Help patients with personal hygiene and care, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, and bowel and bladder care.
  • Take and record patient vital signs and weight.
  • Observe and record patients' conditions, food and liquid intake, and other behavior, and report changes to supervisor. Help patients walk with canes, walkers, or other devices.
  • Make beds and maintain clean and safe environments for patients. Lift, transport, and move patients using the appropriate techniques.
  • Treat all patients, family, and other visitors with respect and engage with them in a tactful manner at all times. Comply with all safety and health regulations.

Education

Foundation Degree in science -

University Of Salford

BSC Professional studies in Health and social care - undefined

University of Bolton

NVQ LEVEL 3 - undefined

The Manchester College

Skills

Diagnostic Testing

Emergency response training ILS &BLS

Phlebotomy Techniques

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Patient Education and Support

Healthcare ethics

Teamwork and Collaboration

Patient Assessment

Time Management

Multitasking Abilities

Decision-Making

Timeline

Surgery Associate

Optical Express
01.2020 - 01.2021

Trainee Nursing Associate

Manchester University Foundation Trust
01.2018 - 01.2021

Nursing Assistant

247 Health Professionals
01.2015 - 01.2018

Healthcare Technician

Optegra Eye Hospital
1 2021 - Current

Foundation Degree in science -

University Of Salford

BSC Professional studies in Health and social care - undefined

University of Bolton

NVQ LEVEL 3 - undefined

The Manchester College

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