Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Sunil Sebastian

Gloucester,GLS

Summary

A nursing professional having 12 years of diverse experience in patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with vascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, bariatric, upper GI, general and colorectal specialties.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scrub Nurse

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2023 - Current
  • Focused and thoroughly involved in elective and emergency surgeries such as Vascular, Laparoscopic, Colorectal, Upper GI, Breast, Pediatric, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and general surgeries.
  • Supervised surgical theatre operations, maintaining detailed records and coherent with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.
  • Mastering safe handling and accountability of surgical instruments and procedural standards.
  • Delegated team members to implement patient-centric care plans and improve perioperative outcomes through clinical audits and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Participated in evaluative and local action research activities.
  • Applied evidence-based practice to achieve positive care outcomes for recipients of healthcare services.

Charge Nurse – Theatre and Surgical Ward

Saudi German Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2021
  • As a shift in-charge, led the theatre team, coordinated staff for scheduling and surgical coverage, and conducted WHO briefings to ensure safe procedural flow.
  • Designed unique care plans with physicians, surgical teams, and nursing staff to improve patient outcomes and maintain high patient protection.
  • Professional advice, guidance, and training sessions are conducted for new staff, maintaining compliance as per the WHO standards.
  • Involved in incident investigation and quality improvement to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.

Theatre Nurse

Fortis Hospitals
08.2012 - 01.2017
  • As a neurosurgery nurse in charge, provided training to new staff in operating room procedures and infection control practices, care, and smooth surgical team dynamics.
  • Supervised and coordinated intraoperative specimen collection and assisted with lab teams for timely required testing, support and accurate patient diagnoses.
  • Involved in quality improvement projects to optimize resource use and enhance clinical efficiency within the surgical team.
  • Participated in developing and reviewing clinical standards as per the protocols and procedures of the organization.
  • Contributed to the quality of healthcare by engaging in lifelong learning and professional development for oneself and others.
  • Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.

Theatre Nurse

Apollo Hospitals
03.2007 - 04.2009
  • Maintained a sterile operating field, monitored patient safety pre-, intra-, and post-operatively, and collaborated with healthcare teams to meet recovery goals.
  • Supported clinical audits and accreditation processes to improve hospital-wide standards and patient safety outcomes.
  • Consult with team members, other pertinent health professionals, service providers, and community agencies as and when required.
  • Continuously participated in risk assessment according to the established guidelines and safety protocol of the health institutions to ensure the continuity of patient care.

Education

Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery

Karnataka Board of Examination General Nursing And Midwifery
Sri Ramakrishna School Of Nursing
01.2006

Skills

  • Team player
  • Communication skills
  • Creativity and problem solving
  • Time management
  • Taking responsibility
  • Flexibility
  • Using initiative and making decisions
  • Working well under pressure
  • Showing commitment
  • Leadership and mentoring

Certification

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration No: NMW0002763567
  • Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) APC Registration No. 331711
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council Medical License No. 23A06980
  • ANMAC Skill Assessment Completed
  • Karnataka State Nursing Council Registration No. 75485

Additional Information

Nursing Skills: Health Assessments and documentation, Infection Control, Patient Safety, Emergency Response, Medication Administration, Perioperative Care, health promotion, risk assessment.

Technical Skills: Computerized Charting, Cell Salvage Processing, Robotic Surgery Preparation (CMR).

Timeline

Scrub Nurse

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2023 - Current

Charge Nurse – Theatre and Surgical Ward

Saudi German Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2021

Theatre Nurse

Fortis Hospitals
08.2012 - 01.2017

Theatre Nurse

Apollo Hospitals
03.2007 - 04.2009

Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery

Karnataka Board of Examination General Nursing And Midwifery
Sunil Sebastian