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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
04.2025 - 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
10.2024 - 04.2025

Theatre Nurse

ID Medical Agency
Pont-y-clun, Rhondda Cynon Taf
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • 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
08.2017 - 01.2023
  • 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
10.2013 - 08.2017

Scrub Nurse

Royal Edward Hospital
Wigan
03.2013 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse

Walton Care Limited
Preston, Lancashire
08.2006 - 03.2013
  • Nurse in charge.

Registered nurse

Priory Park Care Home
Preston, Lancashire
08.2004 - 08.2006

Nurse

Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
Ipswich, Suffolk
02.2003 - 08.2004

Scrub Nurse

Kuwait Ministry of Health
, Kuwait
02.2000 - 02.2003

Nurse in charge

Pushapagiri Hospital
, India
10.1997 - 01.2000

Education

Nursing and Midwifery -

Lake Side School Of Nursing
India
09.1994 - 09.1997

Higher secondary -

Jahangariya
India
06.1992 - 04.1994

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)
04.2025 - Current

I had taken

Career Break
10.2024 - 04.2025

Theatre Nurse

ID Medical Agency
02.2023 - 10.2024

Scrub Nurse, Recovery Nurse, Endoscopy Nurse

Your World Recruitment Group, InHealth Endoscopy
08.2017 - 01.2023

Scrub Nurse

Royal Preston Hospital
10.2013 - 08.2017

Scrub Nurse

Royal Edward Hospital
03.2013 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse

Walton Care Limited
08.2006 - 03.2013

Registered nurse

Priory Park Care Home
08.2004 - 08.2006

Nurse

Foxearth Lodge Nursing Home
02.2003 - 08.2004

Scrub Nurse

Kuwait Ministry of Health
02.2000 - 02.2003

Nurse in charge

Pushapagiri Hospital
10.1997 - 01.2000

Nursing and Midwifery -

Lake Side School Of Nursing
09.1994 - 09.1997

Higher secondary -

Jahangariya
06.1992 - 04.1994

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