Laurisa Janine Awere-Kyere
Bexleyheath,Kent
Summary
I am an adult nurse competent in theatre scrub, with ten years experience in a theatre environment. I have assisted multiple surgeons during a variety of surgical specialities including cataract, laser, paediatric, adult, and obstetrics.
I am organised, confident, and compassionate about being a nurse, I enjoy working with people and as part of a team.
I am willing to learn and would like to professionally develop in the near future.
I adhere to the NMC code of conduct and my nursing practice is underpinned by evidence based practice, local policies and procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Theatre nurse
Spa medica Cataract Hospital
Bromley, London
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
- Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
- Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
- Replenished operating rooms with equipment and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
- Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
- Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
- Created safe environment for staff and patients by overseeing adherence to Covid-19 infection control measures.
- Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
- Assistant to the Surgeon.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Theatre practitioner (Scrub)
Optical Express
Harley Street london, City of London
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Rotated medical supplies to reflect use-by dates, minimising waste.
- Verified instrument cleanliness and suitability for use ahead of patient procedures.
- Admitted patients and offered advice and support ahead of medical procedures.
- Monitored post-operative patients and updated medical records to reflect care and medication needs.
- Reported equipment faults immediately to limit risk and enable swift resolution.
- Assessed, planned and monitored patient care to achieve quality standards.
- Maintained patient confidentiality for compliance with data protection laws.
- Cleaned and sterilised equipment according to agreed procedures.
- Provided attentive, responsive assistance to clinicians and theatre staff, improving team collaboration.
- Recorded patients' health histories and updated electronic records with current information before consultations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to treat conditions related to lasik and cataract health.
- Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus for different procedures.
- Reviewed patient files and records to identify allergies, medical concerns, medications and immunisation statuses.
Obstetric theatre nurse
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford, Kent
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
- Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
- Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
- Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
- Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
- Designed and executed nursing care plans for surgical patients.
- Evaluated patient safety by conducting respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
- Replenished operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
Obstetric Scrub Nurse (Bank)
The Portland Hospital
London, City of London
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Assistant to the Surgeon
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
- Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
- Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
- Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
- Evaluated patient safety by conducting respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Replenished operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
- Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
- Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
- Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
- Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
Theatre Paediatric Nurse
Guys and St Thomas's Hospital (Evelina)
London, City of London
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
- Replenished operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
- Minimised risk of late cancellations by providing thorough surgery-specific information to patients.
- Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
- Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
- Evaluated patient safety by conducting respiratory, cardiac and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
- Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
- Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
- Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
Theatre practitioner
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Birmingham, Birmingham
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Assessed, planned and monitored patient care to achieve quality standards.
- Monitored post-operative patients and updated medical records to reflect care and medication needs.
- Retained knowledge of surgical techniques, equipment and best practices to provide reliable patient support.
- Reported equipment faults immediately to limit risk and enable swift resolution.
- Verified instrument cleanliness and suitability for use ahead of patient procedures.
- Provided attentive, responsive assistance to clinicians and theatre staff, improving team collaboration.
- Cleaned and sterilised equipment according to agreed procedures.
- Rotated medical supplies to reflect use-by dates, minimising waste.
- Maintained patient confidentiality for compliance with data protection laws.
- Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus for different procedures.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Access to Health Profession's
Matthew Bolton College of Further and Higher Education
Birmingham 09/2007 - 08/2008
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 09/2009 - 10/2012
Skills
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Post-operative care
- Cosmetic procedures
- Gynaecology
- General surgery
- Vital signs
- Equipment sterilisation
- Room preparation
- Charting and reporting
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Catheter and wound care
- Staff supervision
- Neonatal and maternity
- Pain management
Current Employment
I am currently working as bank Nurse.
Timeline
Theatre nurse
Spa medica Cataract Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
Theatre practitioner (Scrub)
Optical Express
08.2018 - 09.2019
Obstetric theatre nurse
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
10.2016 - 05.2017
Obstetric Scrub Nurse (Bank)
The Portland Hospital
09.2016 - 12.2016
Theatre Paediatric Nurse
Guys and St Thomas's Hospital (Evelina)
03.2015 - 08.2016
Theatre practitioner
Birmingham Children's Hospital
01.2013 - 03.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Access to Health Profession's
Matthew Bolton College of Further and Higher Education
09/2007 - 08/2008
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
Birmingham City University
09/2009 - 10/2012
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