Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Karen  Elie

Karen Elie

Bristol ,Somerset

Summary

Accomplished Theatre Nurse skilled in evaluating theatre needs and preparing tools, supplies and patients to suppot seamless operations. Collaborates with physicians and nurses to provide comprehensive care. Monitors patient wellness and reports on conditions to proactively address potential complications.

Work history

Scrub Nurse

North Brsitol Nhs Trust
Bristol , Somerset
10 2020 - Current
  • Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
  • Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
  • Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
  • Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
  • I an currently a band 6 Team leader in the orthpaedics trauma theatre from October 2024 to present.

Registered Nurse

Fairview care
Kingswood, Bristol
02 2022 - 09 2024
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.

Registered nurse

Caring homes group
Bristol, Somerset
04 2019 - 10 2020
  • Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
  • Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Developed and implemented successful patient care plans.

Education

Associate Degree In General Nursing - Nursing

COSTAATT
01/2006 - 07/2009

Caribbean Examination Council - CXC/ GSCE

Pleasantville Senior Comprehensive School
01/1995 - 06/1997

Skills

  • General surgery
  • Surgical equipment knowledge
  • Gynaecology
  • maternity surgery
  • urology procedures
  • Endoscopy
  • plastic Surgery
  • orthopaedics surgery
  • vascular surgery

References

WORK REFERENCE

Karen Lennon Practice Faciliator

Southmead Hospital

karen.lennon@nbt.nhs.uk

01174842102

Sherine Archer-Pitters

Deputy Manager Aria Care Nursing Home

Taunton

deputy.frethey@ariacare.com

07495702097

Timeline

Scrub Nurse

North Brsitol Nhs Trust
10 2020 - Current

Registered Nurse

Fairview care
02 2022 - 09 2024

Registered nurse

Caring homes group
04 2019 - 10 2020

Associate Degree In General Nursing - Nursing

COSTAATT
01/2006 - 07/2009

Caribbean Examination Council - CXC/ GSCE

Pleasantville Senior Comprehensive School
01/1995 - 06/1997
Karen Elie