Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
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Susan Mackenna

Nuneaton,England

Summary

I am a nursing professional motivated to support top-quality surgical care. I am committed to patient wellness and advocacy. I display a calm demeanour and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. I possess superior critical thinking and clinical assessment skills supported by record of dependable work ethic. I am a accomplished Theatre Nurse and I am able to evaluate theatre needs and preparing tools, supplies and patients to suppott seamless operations. I calaberate with physicians and nurses to provide comprehensive care. I monitor patient wellness and report on conditions to proactively address potential complications. As an experienced theatre nurse I am equipped to support diverse surgical procedures with thorough attention to detail and mastery of best practices. I adher to infection-control protocols to protect sterile field and equipment. I have excellent command of surgeon hand signals and medical terminology. I am a compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care.

Work history

Theatre Nurse

Spire parkway
Solihull, England
08 2018 - Current
  • Provide needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
  • Maintaine smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
  • Kept updated knowledge of latest nursing practices to provide superior care.
  • Prevent theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
  • Ensure patient comfort by providing pre and post-operative care.
  • Document patient information to uphold hospital regulations and standards.
  • Prepare operating room for specific surgery requirements.
  • Enhance team efficiency by coordinating theatre schedules and resources.
  • Control risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
  • Replenishe operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
  • Participate in training sessions, increasing proficiency in advanced surgical techniques.
  • Assess care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
  • Support swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
  • Handle sensitive cases with empathy and compassion, improving patient experience.
  • Evaluate theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.
  • Assist surgeons to facilitate smooth operations.

Theatre Nurse

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
Canberra, Australia
11 1998 - 06 2017
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, ensuring patient safety at all times.
  • Utilised specialised equipment during surgeries for precise results.
  • Replenished operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
  • Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
  • Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
  • Assisted surgeons to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality regarding patient records in compliance with healthcare laws.
  • Handled sensitive cases with empathy and compassion, improving patient experience.
  • Improved patient outcomes with diligent monitoring during surgery.
  • Delivered critical care to patients in recovery, enhancing recuperation speed.
  • Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
  • Maintained a sterile environment for successful surgical procedures.
  • Prepared endoscopes, microscopes and lasers for surgeons to utilise during surgery.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management for patients.
  • Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating theatre schedules and resources.
  • Participated in training sessions, increasing proficiency in advanced surgical techniques.
  • Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
  • Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.

Theatre Nurse

Lidia Perin Hospital
Canberra, Australia
11 1998 - 11 1999
  • Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
  • Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
  • Replenished operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
  • Minimised risk of late cancellations by providing thorough surgery-specific information to patients.
  • Maintained a sterile environment for successful surgical procedures.
  • Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating theatre schedules and resources.
  • Assisted surgeons to facilitate smooth operations.

Theatre Nurse

Riyadh Military Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06 1995 - 11 1998
  • Replenished operating rooms with linens and supplies to maintain consistent stock.
  • Maintained a sterile environment for successful surgical procedures.
  • Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
  • Documented patient information to uphold hospital regulations and standards.
  • Utilised specialised equipment during surgeries for precise results.
  • Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
  • Delivered critical care to patients in recovery, enhancing recuperation speed.
  • Evaluated theatre equipment to determine cleanliness and readiness for use.

Theatre Nurse

George Eliot Hospital
Nuneaton, England
06 1990 - 06 1995
  • Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
  • Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, ensuring patient safety at all times.
  • Participated in training sessions, increasing proficiency in advanced surgical techniques.
  • Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.
  • Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
  • Utilised specialised equipment during surgeries for precise results.

Theatre Nurse

Riyadh Military Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06 1985 - 06 1990
  • Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
  • Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
  • Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
  • Managed emergency situations effectively, ensuring patient safety at all times.
  • Documented patient information to uphold hospital regulations and standards.
  • Controlled risk of infection by assisting with maintaining sterile field.
  • Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management for patients.
  • Responded to hand motions to immediately assist surgeons.

Education

Diploma In Management - Management

Calvary Hospital
01/2010 - 01/2011

Certificate IV Trainer & Assesser - Education

Calvary Hospital, Bruce
01/2010 - 01/2011

Registered Nurse Conversion Course - Registered Nurse Conversion Course

Warwick school of nursing
11/1990 - 11/1992

ENB 176 - Operating Theatre

Warwick school of nursing
11/1992 - 02/1993

ENB 188 for Enrolled Nurses - Operating Theatre

Salisbury / Odstock hospital
06/1984 - 06/1985

Enrolled Nurse - Nursing

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
05/1979 - 05/1981

Skills

  • Post-operative care
  • General surgery
  • Gynaecology
  • Surgical equipment knowledge
  • Implant procedures
  • Cosmetic procedures
  • Room preparation
  • Vital signs

Timeline

Theatre Nurse

Spire parkway
08 2018 - Current

Theatre Nurse

Calvary Bruce Private Hospital
11 1998 - 06 2017

Theatre Nurse

Lidia Perin Hospital
11 1998 - 11 1999

Theatre Nurse

Riyadh Military Hospital
06 1995 - 11 1998

Theatre Nurse

George Eliot Hospital
06 1990 - 06 1995

Theatre Nurse

Riyadh Military Hospital
06 1985 - 06 1990

Diploma In Management - Management

Calvary Hospital
01/2010 - 01/2011

Certificate IV Trainer & Assesser - Education

Calvary Hospital, Bruce
01/2010 - 01/2011

Registered Nurse Conversion Course - Registered Nurse Conversion Course

Warwick school of nursing
11/1990 - 11/1992

ENB 176 - Operating Theatre

Warwick school of nursing
11/1992 - 02/1993

ENB 188 for Enrolled Nurses - Operating Theatre

Salisbury / Odstock hospital
06/1984 - 06/1985

Enrolled Nurse - Nursing

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
05/1979 - 05/1981
Susan Mackenna