Kazimiera Drewniak
London,ENG
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in the theatre environment, specializing in Plastic, ENT, Emergency, Gynecology, General Surgery, and Vascular procedures. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of intra- and post-operative complications, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering positive relationships with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for reliability and ethical practice in all aspects of nursing care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Bank Scrub Nurse
Welbeck Surgery Centre
02.2024 - Current
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisted surgeons in sterile techniques and maintained aseptic environments during Cosmetic Plastic procedures.
- Contributed effectively to a multidisciplinary theatre team, ensuring efficient workflow and patient safety in high-turnover ENT, general, genealogical, and minor orthopedic specializations.
- Anticipated the surgical team's needs through proactive preparation and setup of surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables tailored to specific specialties.
- Applied professional standards and policies regarding best practices in the surgical environment to ensure safe and consistent patient treatment.
- Collaborated with the department team to provide support, plan, and ensure timely and efficient delivery of care.
Theatre Nurse - Scrub and Anaesthetic
ODS Agency / Medinet Clinical Services LTD
11.2020 - Current
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisted physicians as a scrub nurse, aiding the surgical team in providing high-quality care for patients undergoing plastic, general, vascular, genealogical, and ENT procedures.
- Ensured adherence to standards and policies related to surgical practices, guaranteeing safe and consistent patient treatment.
- Supported Anaesthetic Consultants in delivering safe anaesthesia.
- Conducted safety checks and confirmed the availability of anaesthetic equipment before procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored intervention strategies.
Staff Bank Theatre Nurse
HCA International
09.2020 - 02.2024
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acted as a scrub and circulating nurse, ensuring the sterility and availability of necessary theater equipment.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care approaches.
- Led the Five Steps to Safe Surgery checklist to uphold high standards of patient care.
- Collaborated with Consultant Surgeons to plan and deliver care tailored to specific patients and procedures.
- Assessed patients' emotional needs to provide support, reduce preoperative anxiety, and ensure comfort.
Staff Bank Nurse
Theatre; St Thomas' Hospital - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
06.2011 - 01.2022
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce complications.
- Coordinated pre-operative assessments, ensuring readiness for surgical interventions.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
Staff Nurse - Theatre
St Thomas' Hospital - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
10.2010 - 02.2019
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performed various nursing interventions during Plastic procedures witch included Reconstructive, Oncological, Microsurgery and Emergency character.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care in Gynae , Vascular, Lower GI, Colorectal, Emergency and Endo vascular procedures.
- Collaborated with the Surgical Team to evaluate patients' surgical needs, effectively preparing specialized instruments, materials, and equipment in advance of operations.
- Enabled the secure and efficient execution of surgeries by conveying essential information to the team.
- Demonstrated proficiency while scrubbing for both planned and emergency open abdominal and thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm surgeries.
- Examined the anaesthetic machine and emergency equipment, contributing to the safe delivery of anaesthesia
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
Healthcare Assistant / Return to practice KCL course
St Thomas' Hospital - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
06.2009 - 10.2010
- - Delivered prompt and dependable support to the Circulating Nurse and other professionals in the operating theatre. - Collaborated effectively with team members to enhance infection control practices and ensure patient safety.
Office Administrator/Accounts Assistant
Ants Removal Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2008
- Prepared contracts for removals, arranged for suppliers and secured permits.
- Acquired and managed new accounts, processed payments, sent invoices, and oversaw storage accounts and records.
Supervisor
Banter-Storey Ltd, London UK
11.2003 - 07.2007
- Managed food orders and preparation, ensuring adherence to food preparation standards and maintaining accurate records.
- Upheld professionalism while executing various general administrative tasks.
Nurse Assistant
Access Nursing Agency, Sydney Australia
11.2002 - 04.2003
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisted in patient observations with a strong focus on detail, including the measurement of temperature, blood pressure, and fluid intake and output.
- Managed patient feeding and hygiene while addressing patients' needs.
Education
Anaesthetic Award for Registered Nurses -
BPP UNIVERSITY
London, ENG06.2018
Bachelor degree in Marketing and Management -
Higher School Of Marketing And Management
Rzeszow, Pl06.2001
Healthcare And Patient Nursing
Postsecondary Medical Vocational School
Warsaw, PLSkills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Critical thinking
- Infection control measures
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Compassionate and caring
Languages
English Proficient
Polish Native speaker
Courses
- Physiology For Nursing Practice King's College London Jun 2014
- Mentorship King's College London Jun 2011
- Return to Nursing Practice King's College London Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
- General Nurse - Health Care and Patient Nursing Postsecondary Medical Vocational School Sep 1993 - Jun 1995
Timeline
Staff Bank Scrub Nurse
Welbeck Surgery Centre
02.2024 - Current
Theatre Nurse - Scrub and Anaesthetic
ODS Agency / Medinet Clinical Services LTD
11.2020 - Current
Staff Bank Theatre Nurse
HCA International
09.2020 - 02.2024
Staff Bank Nurse
Theatre; St Thomas' Hospital - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
06.2011 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse - Theatre
St Thomas' Hospital - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
10.2010 - 02.2019
Healthcare Assistant / Return to practice KCL course
St Thomas' Hospital - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust
06.2009 - 10.2010
Office Administrator/Accounts Assistant
Ants Removal Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2008
Supervisor
Banter-Storey Ltd, London UK
11.2003 - 07.2007
Nurse Assistant
Access Nursing Agency, Sydney Australia
11.2002 - 04.2003
Anaesthetic Award for Registered Nurses -
BPP UNIVERSITY
Bachelor degree in Marketing and Management -
Higher School Of Marketing And Management
Healthcare And Patient Nursing
Postsecondary Medical Vocational School