Yasmin McFarlane
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Gourock ,Renfrewshire
Summary
Highly Skilled Theatre Scrub Nurse with 20+ years of varied experience, providing exceptional patient centred care and ensuring the safe delivery of all patients during the perioperative experience.
Working meticulously within my scope of professional practice as a Registered Nurse, adhering to local & national guidelines, and policies within the NHS and Private Sector, and also in accordance with the requirements of the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
Consistently evaluating Theatre requirements, preparing necessary equipment and supplies, in addition to delivering critical assistance to surgeons while taking every action to avoid risk, injury or infection to patients, anticipating the surgeon's needs and demonstrating clear understanding of surgical instruments and equipment to support seamless operations.
Collaborates and communicates professionaly within the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, safe and effective patient care.
I consider myself a friendly and approachable colleague, an excellent & supportive team player, who also works well on her own initiative, pays attention to detail, and enjoys teaching new & junior staff.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Head Medical Recruitment
Glasgow , Scotland
2023.04 - Current
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse performing varied assignments on temporary contracts for NHS Hospitals & Private Sector throughout Scotland.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Robinson Medical Recruitment
Glasgow, Scotland
2019.01 - Current
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse performing varied assignments on temporary contracts for NHS Hospitals & Private Sector throughout Scotland.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Your World Nursing Recruitment
Glasgow , Scotland
2023.06 - 2024.01
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse performing varied assignments on temporary contracts for NHS Hospitals throughout Scotland.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Optical Express
Glasgow, Scotland
2020.02 - 2020.05
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse for Cataract, Refractive Lens & Laser Eye Surgery.
Providing high quality, safe and effective care for private patients requiring Eye Surgery.
This was a temporary Nurse Bank Post during Covid-19 pandemic.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Golden Jubilee Hospital, Clydebank
Glasgow , Scotland
2019.02 - 2021.01
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse for Orthopaedic Surgery.
Providing high quality, safe and effective care for private patients requiring Orthopaedic Surgery.
This was originally a full time Agency assignment until Covid 19 pandemic, during which time I took a short term full time post in the NHS until January 2021.
Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
Axa Icas International Occupational Health
Glasgow, Scotland
2016.08 - 2018.09
Occupational Health Nurse Advisor performing sickness absence management for corporate employees, providing physical & psychological support, through referrals to the relevant professional bodies.
Liaising with Human Resources & Business Management, in addition to preparing professional reports with recommendations, or adjustments to enable absent employees to return to work.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Royal Alexandra Hospital NHS GGC
Paisley , Scotland
2012.01 - 2016.07
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse for Orthopaedic, Trauma, Emergency, Colorectal, General, Breast & ENT Surgery.
Providing high quality, safe and effective care for patients requiring various surgical procedures.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Nuffield Hospital Glasgow
Glasgow , Scotland
2008.08 - 2011.12
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse for Orthopaedic, Cosmetic & Plastics, Gynaecology General, Breast & ENT Surgery.
Providing high quality, safe and effective care for private patients requiring various surgical procedures.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Golden Jubilee Hospital
Glasgow , Scotland
2004.04 - 2008.08
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse for major and minor Orthopaedic Surgery.
Providing high quality, safe and effective care for patients requiring Orthopaedic surgical procedures.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Ross Hall Hospital
Glasgow , Scotland
2002.04 - 2004.04
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse for Orthopaedic, Cosmetic & Plastics, Gynaecology General, Breast & ENT Surgery.
Providing high quality, safe and effective care for private patients requiring various surgical procedures.
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Institute of Neurological Science
Glasgow, Scotland
1999.05 - 2002.04
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Nurse for Major & Minor Head, Neck & Spinal Surgery.
Providing high quality, safe and effective care for patients requiring Neuological surgical procedures.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Paisley
Paisley, Scotland 1995.09 - 1998.09
Skills
Perioperative Scrub & Circulating Nurse for the following Surgical Specialities:
Elective Orthopaedics
Cataract & Oculoplastics
Cosmetic & Plastics
General, Laparoscopy & Endoscopy
Breast & Colorectal
Gynaecology
ENT
Additional Information
Registered Nurse DipHE
NMC Registration: 95I0476S
RCN Membership Indemnity
Revalidation Due: September 2025
Timeline
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Your World Nursing Recruitment
2023.06 - 2024.01
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Head Medical Recruitment
2023.04 - Current
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Optical Express
2020.02 - 2020.05
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Golden Jubilee Hospital, Clydebank
2019.02 - 2021.01
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Robinson Medical Recruitment
2019.01 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
Axa Icas International Occupational Health
2016.08 - 2018.09
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Royal Alexandra Hospital NHS GGC
2012.01 - 2016.07
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Nuffield Hospital Glasgow
2008.08 - 2011.12
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Golden Jubilee Hospital
2004.04 - 2008.08
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Ross Hall Hospital
2002.04 - 2004.04
Theatre Scrub & Circulating Practitioner
Institute of Neurological Science
1999.05 - 2002.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
University of Paisley
1995.09 - 1998.09