Stephenie Barrow

Work history

Theatre Scrub Nurse

Practice Plus Group

Portsmouth, Hampshire

12.2016 - Current

Management of day to day theatre list requirements, both patients, Surgical team and equipment required to perform surgery.
Supporting Junior members of staff and Student ODP's and Student Nurses in their ongoing training of Theatre work.
Ensuring that the team works as effectively as possible , whilst maintaining best care.
Prepare the operating room for specific surgery requirements.
Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
Retained knowledge of surgical techniques, equipment and best practices to provide reliable patient support.
Maintained patient confidentiality for compliance with data protection laws.
Provided attentive, responsive assistance to clinicians and theatre staff, improving team collaboration.
Reported equipment faults immediately to limit risk and enable swift resolution.
Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus for different procedures.
Oversaw and delegated work activities for junior practitioners and support staff.

Senior Theatre Practitioner

Portsmouth NHS Trust

Portsmouth, Hampshire

03.2009 - 12.2016

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.
Retained knowledge of surgical techniques, equipment and best practices to provide reliable patient support.
Verified instrument cleanliness and suitability for use ahead of patient procedures.
Provided attentive, responsive assistance to clinicians and theatre staff, improving team collaboration.
Assessed, planned and monitored patient care to achieve quality standards.
Maintained patient confidentiality for compliance with data protection laws.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical team to check patient wishes and care.
Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus for different procedures.
Oversaw and delegated work activities for junior practitioners and support staff.

Scrub Nurse

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Portsmouth, Hampshire

11.2003 - 03.2009

Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
Working in a variety of Surgical specialities to broaden my Scrub Knowledge and practice, to become an autonomous Scrub Practitioner.

Senior staff nurse

Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Portsmouth, Hampshire

07.2003 - 11.2003

Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
Utilised benchmarks to examine patient safety practices.

Senior Staff Nurse

Portsmouth NHS Trust

Gosport, Hampshire

04.2003 - 07.2003

Concurred with inter-professional teams to execute recommended quality improvement plans and interventions.
Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
Facilitated smooth patient discharge, managing transition to hospital wards or referred hospitals.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.

Senior Staff Nurse

Portsmouth NHS Trust

Portsmouth, Hampshire

08.2002 - 04.2003

Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.
Facilitated smooth patient discharge, managing transition to hospital wards or referred hospitals.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Utilised benchmarks to examine patient safety practices.
Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.

Staff nurse

Portsmouth NHS Trust

Portsmouth, Hampshire

09.2000 - 08.2002

Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.

Summary

Overview

Work history

Theatre Scrub Nurse

Senior Theatre Practitioner

Scrub Nurse

Senior staff nurse

Senior Staff Nurse

Senior Staff Nurse

Staff nurse

Education

Dip HE RN - Adult Nursing

Btec National Diploma - Health and Social Studies

GCSEs -

Skills

Affiliations

Timeline

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