SANTOSH CHACKO
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced Endoscopy Nurse with expertise in advanced endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies, Gastroscopies, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, hemorrhoid banding, hot and cold Snare Polypectomy (CSP), and biopsies. Proficient in sedation techniques, instrument handling, and meticulous attention to detail in ensuring patient safety. Skilled in patient education and communication, providing clear and concise information to alleviate anxiety and promote positive outcomes. I am also a dedicated scrub nurse and recovery nurse working in fast-paced surgical environments. I have worked in most of the north-west hospitals and health units as a theatre nurse, endoscopy nurse, and recovery practitioner. Well-versed in robotics surgeries such as colorectal surgery and prostate surgery
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Endoscopy nurse
Beacon Health Group (Under Virela)
Manchester
2025.04 - Current
- Assisting during endoscopic procedures by managing instruments, equipment, and other materials.
- Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to infection control protocols.
- Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation) and report any abnormalities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, observations, interventions, and outcomes.
- Managing patient care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures.
- Provided pre- and post-procedure education to patients.
- Administered conscious sedation to patients under the supervision of a consultant gastroenterologist.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to improve patient care.
- Admission Procedure & Recovery post op care.
I had taken
Career Break
Preston, Lancashire
2024.10 - 2025.04
Theatre Nurse
ID Medical Agency
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
2023.02 - 2024.10
- Company Overview: Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales and Price Charles Hospital (under one trust)
- Worked with gynecology, general surgery, minor orthopedic cases, breast surgeries, and all the endoscopic procedures.
- Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales and Price Charles Hospital (under one trust)
Scrub Nurse, Recovery Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse
Your World Recruitment Group, InHealth Endoscopy
Manchester
2017.08 - 2023.01
- Ensured operating rooms were fully prepared for surgeries.
- Reviewed checklist to ensure that all equipment and supplies were ready.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly sterilized and disinfected.
- Supervised support staff and provided additional training.
- Provided comfort whilst preparing patients for surgery, and prepared anaesthetic rooms for patients before and after surgery.
- Passed sterile instruments and sponges to surgeons as requested.
- Monitored the condition of each patient during surgical procedures.
- Ensured that all patient information was correctly entered.
- Coordinated with all surgical teams prior to each surgery.
- Provided pre-and post-operative care for patients.
- Experience in general surgeries, plastic surgeries, breast surgeries, max fax, gyne surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, and cosmetic surgeries.
- Experience in the recovery unit.
- Updated with all the mandatory training.
Scrub Nurse
Royal Preston Hospital
Preston, Lancashire
2013.10 - 2017.08
Scrub Nurse
Royal Edward Hospital
Wigan
2013.03 - 2013.10
Registered Nurse
Walton Care Limited
Preston, Lancashire
2006.08 - 2013.03
- Nurse in charge.
Registered nurse
Priory Park Care Home
Preston, Lancashire
2004.08 - 2006.08
Nurse
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
Ipswich, Suffolk
2003.02 - 2004.08
Scrub Nurse
Kuwait Ministry of Health
, Kuwait
2000.02 - 2003.02
Nurse in charge
Pushapagiri Hospital
, India
1997.10 - 2000.01
Education
Nursing and Midwifery -
Lake Side School Of Nursing
India 1994.09 - 1997.09
Higher secondary -
Jahangariya
India 1992.06 - 1994.04
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Endoscopy Procedure Assistance
- IV Therapy
- Infection Control
- Accurately documenting patient conditions
- Knowledge of basic life support (BLS)
- Equipment Handling
- Sedation Management
- Pain Management
- Effective communication and soft skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Providing clear and concise patient education
- strong surgical knowledge, sterile technique proficiency
Hobbies
- Sports like cricket, badminton and football.
- Playing cricket for counties in the UK.
Reference
Will be provided upon request
Timeline
Endoscopy nurse
Beacon Health Group (Under Virela)
2025.04 - Current
I had taken
Career Break
2024.10 - 2025.04
Theatre Nurse
ID Medical Agency
2023.02 - 2024.10
Scrub Nurse, Recovery Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse
Your World Recruitment Group, InHealth Endoscopy
2017.08 - 2023.01
Scrub Nurse
Royal Preston Hospital
2013.10 - 2017.08
Scrub Nurse
Royal Edward Hospital
2013.03 - 2013.10
Registered Nurse
Walton Care Limited
2006.08 - 2013.03
Registered nurse
Priory Park Care Home
2004.08 - 2006.08
Nurse
Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
2003.02 - 2004.08
Scrub Nurse
Kuwait Ministry of Health
2000.02 - 2003.02
Nurse in charge
Pushapagiri Hospital
1997.10 - 2000.01
Nursing and Midwifery -
Lake Side School Of Nursing
1994.09 - 1997.09
Higher secondary -
Jahangariya
1992.06 - 1994.04