I am a theatre nurse with nearly 40 years experience . I have skills in scrub , anaesthetic and recovery in most specialties, and I care deeply about the quality of patient care delivered, have high standards and will only except the best . I'm very excited about the opportunities with HCA healthcare and look forward to meeting you and been part of a team that can take forward and develop this new hospital. I want to be part of a team developing protocols and commissioning theatres to deliver the excellence that patients deserve and expect. I have had experience in setting up a new operating facility and look forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to the benefit of HCA health care and its patients .
Work history
Agency Theatre Nurse
Firstpoint Healthcare
Birmingham , United Kingdom
05 2001 - Current
Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.
Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
Maximised productivity by preparing specialist equipment, devices and drugs needed for anaesthetic phase.
Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
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.
Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
Operating department Theatre Sister
University of Birmingham NHS Trust
Birmingham , United Kingdom
05 2015 - 05 2021
Organised the day to day running of theatre 5 , the specialities that were carried out in this clinical are where renal surgery including renal transplants, and care of all renal patients requiring general surgery . Hepatic- Biliary Surgery and Oncology.
ordering of stock and non stock items to ensure an effective service
participated in on call team during week and weekend
Standby on site on call cover for anaesthetics
prepare on call rotas , prepare off duty
educate and teach new staff to the department and all nursing and ODP students
Theatre Sister acting G grade
University of Birmingham NHS trust
Birmingham , United Kingdom
01 1999 - 05 2002
In absence of the G grade sister due to secondment , dealt with the day to day running of the renal theatre , specialities carried out on this theatre
hepatic - biliary surgery
renal access work and transplantation
oncology
paticipated in on calls and standby work for emergency out of hours work
ordering of stock and non stock items
organizing staffing rotas for elective and on call duties
teaching students - nursing , military and student operating department practitioners
anaesthetic standby shifts for emergency anaesthetic out of hours work
Theatre Sister
University of Birmingham NHS trust
Birmingham, United Kingdom
08 1996 - 01 1999
F grade Sister post
Support the Grade sister , and in her absence ensure the smooth running of the renal theatre
involved in on call an standby duties for emergency out of hours work covering all specialties
Senior Staff Nurse
University of Birmingham NHS Trust
Birmingham, United Kingdom
10 1994 - 10 1996
Participated in the running of elective list in various specialities assisting in the preparation of the operating theatre
participated in the running and organizing of emergency lists and on call out of hours work
Theatre Enrolled Nurse
South Birmingham Health Authority
Birmingham, United Kingdom
05 1990 - 05 1994
Assisted in scrub practitioners role in all specialities, day to day running of operating lists
participated in emergency out of hours work and on call duties
Enrolled Theatre Nurse
Birmingham Women’s Hospital
Birmingham , United Kingdom
01 1990 - 05 1990
Participated in scrub and recovery roles for all elective lists , including fertility surgery , elective gynaecology , and oncology work
Theatre Enrolled Nurse
The Birmingham Women’s Hospital
Birmingham, United Kingdom
08 1987 - 12 1988
Participated in the day to day running of elective lusts
participated in on call duties for emergency out of hours work scrub and recovery
Theatre Enrolled Nurse
West Birmingham Health Aurhority
Birmingham, United Kingdom
08 1985 - 08 1987
Was a newly qualified nurse and was rotated through all the theatres gaining as much experience as possible as a scrub practitioner
Assisted in the day to day running of the theatre helping in the preparation of the clinical area for the days elective work
Education
Commerce GCE
Hagley Catholic High School
Religious studies GCE
Hagley Catholic High School
English Language GCE
Hagley Catholic High School
General studies AO GCSE
Hagley Catholic High School
Commerce
Hagley Catholic High School
History CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
English Literature CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
Commerce CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
Mathematics CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
ENB Nursing Level 2
Mid Worcestershire School of Nursing
ENB Operating Department Nursing
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
General Nursing Level 1
Qeeen Elizabeth School Of Nursing
Diploma In Professional Studies In Critical Care Nursing
University of Central England in Birmingham
Skills
Commitment to excellence
Resourcefulness
Person-centred practise
Health and safety awareness
Communication skills
Active listening
Timeline
Agency Theatre Nurse
Firstpoint Healthcare
05 2001 - Current
Operating department Theatre Sister
University of Birmingham NHS Trust
05 2015 - 05 2021
Theatre Sister acting G grade
University of Birmingham NHS trust
01 1999 - 05 2002
Theatre Sister
University of Birmingham NHS trust
08 1996 - 01 1999
Senior Staff Nurse
University of Birmingham NHS Trust
10 1994 - 10 1996
Theatre Enrolled Nurse
South Birmingham Health Authority
05 1990 - 05 1994
Enrolled Theatre Nurse
Birmingham Women’s Hospital
01 1990 - 05 1990
Theatre Enrolled Nurse
The Birmingham Women’s Hospital
08 1987 - 12 1988
Theatre Enrolled Nurse
West Birmingham Health Aurhority
08 1985 - 08 1987
Commerce GCE
Hagley Catholic High School
Religious studies GCE
Hagley Catholic High School
English Language GCE
Hagley Catholic High School
General studies AO GCSE
Hagley Catholic High School
Commerce
Hagley Catholic High School
History CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
English Literature CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
Commerce CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
Mathematics CSE
Hagley Catholic High School
ENB Nursing Level 2
Mid Worcestershire School of Nursing
ENB Operating Department Nursing
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
General Nursing Level 1
Qeeen Elizabeth School Of Nursing
Diploma In Professional Studies In Critical Care Nursing