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Saniya Alex

Saniya Alex

London

Summary

Compassionate Band 5 Recovery Nurse with 2.5 years’ experience in post-anaesthetic care and 1.5 years in orthopaedic ward nursing. Skilled in airway management, recognising patient deterioration, and delivering safe, high-quality care to both adult and paediatric patients in fast-paced environments.

A proactive and team-oriented practitioner committed to patient-centred care, continuous learning and supporting colleagues and students. Looking to further develop advanced recovery skills and progress professionally, with a long-term goal of transitioning into a scrub nurse role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Registered staff nurse Band 5, Recovery Nurse

Whittington Health NHS Trust
London
10.2023 - Current

* Provided post-anaesthetic care for adult and paediatric patients following major and minor surgeries including spinal, orthopaedic, and abdominal procedures.

* Maintained airway patency and supported ventilation using airway adjuncts and oxygen therapy(OPA, NPA and LMA)

*Trained in Immediate Life Support (ILS) and assisted in emergency resuscitation when required

* Safely administered and monitored opioid analgesia, including recognition and management of opioid toxicity.

* Managed PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) devices, ensuring correct settings, patient education, and regular safety checks.

* Preparation and post-operative care of epidural infusions and rectus sheath catheter analgesia (PCA systems).

* Monitored patients receiving epidural analgesia, including sensory block assessment and complication surveillance.

* Cared for patients with major spine surgery, ensuring close neurological and physiological monitoring.

*Performed regular neurovascular observations on post-operative orthopaedic and spinal patients.

* Managed bladder irrigation systems and monitored urinary output in post-operative patients.

* Used blood warmers and safely supported blood transfusion administration in line with protocols.

* Managed intravenous fluid therapy, including use of fluid/blood warming systems where required.

* Ordered controlled drugs (CDs) in accordance with hospital policy and maintained safe storage and documentation.

* Recognised and managed ventricular tachycardia (VT) and other acute cardiac deterioration, escalating appropriately.

*Provided post-anaesthetic care for high-dependency (HDU) patients following major surgeries

*Managed patients requiring invasive monitoring, including arterial lines, ensuring accurate zeroing, waveform assessment, and safe obtained ABG samples

* Followed the SHOUT protocol for sepsis recognition and early intervention.

* Participated in anaesthetic shadowing for one week to enhance perioperative understanding and practice.

* Worked effectively in both supervised and lone-working recovery situations, ensuring patient safety at all times.

* Maintained high standards of documentation and communication during handover and multidisciplinary care.

*Documented incidents on patient management systems in real time to maximise efficiencies.

Staff nurse band 5, Coyle Ward

Whittington Health
London
07.2022 - 10.2023

× Communicated with patients about healthcare needs and difficulties, offering helpful advice and solving problems to increase patient wellbeing.

× Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes to improve and update care plans.

× Monitoring GCS, neurological observations, CIWA scoring

× Managed chronic diseases such as COPD, diabetes mellitus,carncers and so on

× Monitoring surgical wound, wound dressing.

× Application and management of VAC and PICO dressing

× Pressure ulcer prevention and management of patients by health education and 2 hourly re positioning

× Pressure ulcer dressing as per TVN instructions.

× Performed blood transfusions

× Managing patients on PCA(Patient Controlled Analgesia), Epidural and Paravertebral block infusion.

× Performing cathetrization

× Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.

× Communicated with employees on individual cases to resolve patient issues and provide effective solutions.

× Collecting bloods, blood culture and lab specimens with ANTT

× Provided patients with updates on medical or physical condition developments when requested by doctors.

× Built strong relationships and encouraged trust with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.

× Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful

situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

× Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement

throughout facility.

× Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviours and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

× Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.

× Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviours and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

× Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.

Staff nurse

VPS Lakeshore Hospital
Kochi, India
10.2021 - 04.2022

● Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to devise individualised plans of care to

meet patients' pre-operative and post-operative needs.

● Handled primary care, case management and medication management.

● Provided necessary health education training for patients.

● Conducted onsite visits to perform evaluations.

● Carried out admission and discharge of patients.

● Helped paediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor

procedures.

● Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

● Entered patient information and parent concerns into electronic records.

● Monitored patient vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely

manner

● Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient

outcomes through training and leadership.

● Responded to life-threatening emergencies.

● Changed wound dressings, inserted catheters.

● Expert in setting of drips and iv therapy

● Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

● Performed blood and blood product transfusions .

● Handled chronic diseases such as COPD,diabetes mellitus,carncers and so on

● Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV

therapy.

● Efficiently handled orthopaedic patients

● Delivered excellent care and management of acute and chronic pain.

● Assessed patients' overall health, identified needs and goals for treatment and

connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PES institute of Medical Science and Research
Andrea Pradesh
03.2021

A-Levels - Science Education

Santa Cruz Higher Secondary School
Fort Kochi
05.2016

GCSEs -

Fatima GHS
Fort Kochi
04.2014

Skills

  • Trained in Immediate Life Support (ILS)
  • Airway management & post-anaesthetic care
  • Adult & paediatric recovery nursing
  • Safe opioid administration & pain management (including PCA)
  • Continuous patient monitoring (ECG, SpO₂, BP)
  • Early recognition & escalation of patient deterioration (NEWS2)
  • Respiratory assessment & oxygen therapy
  • Management of post-operative complications
  • Airway adjuncts use (OPA, NPA) & emergency response
  • Post-operative monitoring & discharge assessment
  • IV medication administration & cannulation
  • Fluid balance & haemodynamic monitoring
  • Infection prevention & medication safety
  • Mentoring and supporting student nurses
  • Accurate documentation & clinical reporting
  • Aseptic techniques knowledge
  • Resuscitation procedure knowledge
  • Flexible working hours adaptability
  • Compassionate care delivery
  • Basic life support training
  • Catheterisation skills
  • Postoperative care proficiency
  • Critical thinking in nursing
  • Blood transfusion procedures
  • Patient education
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Time efficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Team Leadership

Certification

Immediate Life Support

Professional Registration

Name of the Council :Kerala Nurses And Midwives Council

Registration Number:KL04202103030

Date of Registration :23 September 2021

UK Registration

PIN: 22J1104O

Registered band 5 staff nusre

Strength

* Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to continuous learning and development

* Dedicated, responsible, and accountable

* Consistently prioritises patient safety and infection control

* Strong teamwork and communication within multidisciplinary teams

* Highly organised with excellent time management and multitasking skills

*Strong clinical judgement and escalation

* Confident in delivering safe post-anaesthetic care in a high-pressure environment

* Skilled in airway management, monitoring, and post-operative care

* Effective in pain and nausea management to support patient recovery

Workshop Attended

Immediate Life Support

Practice assessor study day

Phlebotomy

IV drug administration

Male cathetrization

Pressure ulcer prevention and management

PICC line

Preceptorship

Moving and handling

Storage, collection and adminstration of blood components.

E-learnings

Reference

Name: Francis Johnston

Job title: Manager ( Recovery)

Email: francisjohnston@nhs.net

Contact details: +442072883602

Timeline

Registered staff nurse Band 5, Recovery Nurse

Whittington Health NHS Trust
10.2023 - Current

Staff nurse band 5, Coyle Ward

Whittington Health
07.2022 - 10.2023

Staff nurse

VPS Lakeshore Hospital
10.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

PES institute of Medical Science and Research

A-Levels - Science Education

Santa Cruz Higher Secondary School

GCSEs -

Fatima GHS
Saniya Alex