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Teresa Edwards

Boston,Lincolnshie

Summary

Dedicated anaesthetic Operating Department Practitioner with 16 years experience in equipment preparation for various anaesthetic procedures ranging from simple to more complex procedures within the operating theatres, Accident and Emergency department.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Reliable and offers excellent communication and good judgement to effectively meet team needs. Compassionate and dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and smooth running in the anaesthetic room.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operating department practitioner

Pilgrim Hospital
Boston, Lincolnshire
09.2009 - Current
  • Setting up anaesthetic rooms and equipment for different specialities within hospital containing 11 operating theatres. e.g. general, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedic and trauma, vascular, urology and ophthalmology.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and their families before surgery to answer questions and alleviate concerns.
  • Responded quickly in emergencies with effective solutions.
  • Provided pre-operative care to patients, reducing anxiety levels.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for cohesive patient care.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgery, alerting medical staff of any changes or concerns immediately.
  • Ensures patient safety by strictly adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Delivers high quality patient care whilst maintaining calm and professional demeanour.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to keep up-to-date with current practices.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, respecting patient confidentiality.
  • Prioritised tasks during critical situations for best patient outcome.
  • Completed WHO Patient Safety Checklist to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Upheld and worked within standard operating procedures, policies and code of conduct to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Participated in training sessions and webinars to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in various specialities.
  • Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus for different procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical team to check patient wishes and care.

Student Operating Department Practioner

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
University of Leicester, Leicestershire
09.2007 - 09.2009
  • Professional and dedicated student, learning all aspects of working within multidisciplinary operating department within hospital for 2 years. e.g. anaesthetics, surgery and recovery.
  • Upheld and worked within standard operating procedures, policies and code of conduct to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Participated in training sessions and webinars to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge in various specialities.

Healthcare support worker

Pilgrim Hospital (Bank part-time)
Boston, Lincolnshire
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted in administering medication as per instructions from qualified professionals, ensuring correct dosage and timing are followed.
  • Ensured timely delivery of meals and refreshments, maintaining hydration levels of patients.
  • Prepared meals according to individual dietary requirements, promoting good nutrition.
  • Communicated sensitively with patients whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
  • Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients under supervision of registered nurse, ensuring well-being.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice

University of Leicester
Leicester
09.2007 - 09.2009

Certificate of Higher Education - GCSE and A Level

Boston College
Boston, Lincolnshire
09.2005 - 07.2007

Skills

  • Checking all equipment within anaesthetic room
  • Preparation of equipment for different anaesthetics For example:- General anaesthesia, spinals, epidurals and local anaesthetics
  • Maintaining safety and confidentiality of patients whilst in anaesthetic room
  • Strong verbal communication skills within multidisciplinary team
  • Basic life support, Immediate adult Life support and Paediatric Life support trained
  • Patient positioning and safe patient handling
  • Mentoring juniors
  • Prioritising tasks under pressure

Affiliations

  • I love to spend quality time with my family when I am not working.
  • I like to run and keep fit when I can

Accomplishments

I have been lead Operating Department Practitioner in Obstetrics for a number of years. I am really proud of myself for getting the recognition for this role.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operating department practitioner

Pilgrim Hospital
09.2009 - Current

Student Operating Department Practioner

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
09.2007 - 09.2009

Diploma of Higher Education - Operating Department Practice

University of Leicester
09.2007 - 09.2009

Healthcare support worker

Pilgrim Hospital (Bank part-time)
01.2007 - 09.2007

Certificate of Higher Education - GCSE and A Level

Boston College
09.2005 - 07.2007

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