Staff Nurse – Operation Theater (General)
Results-driven healthcare professional with over 14 years of experience in providing excellent patient care, assisting with surgical procedures, and maintaining compliance with clinical standards. Proficient in exhibiting superior technical skills, teamwork, and a commitment to improving health outcomes. Holding robust reputation for upholding high standards in patient safety, documentation accuracy, and positive care environments.
· Assisted in general surgeries, including laparoscopic and urological procedures, managed surgical instruments, ensuring availability and proper handling, and monitored adverse reactions during surgeries.
· Prepared patients for surgery through preoperative assessments and consent, provided postoperative care by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients and families on recovery protocols.
· Educated patients and families about recovery protocols, follow-up care, and ensured a smooth transition post-surgery.
Maintained accurate documentation of surgical cases, patient progress, and reported any adverse reactions to the surgical team.
· Supporting surgeons in general and specialized procedures while maintaining asepsis, and work with anesthesiologists and the surgical team to support patients during surgery.
· Preparing and cleaning operating rooms, ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are ready for use.
· Assisting during obstetrics and gynecology surgeries.
· Monitoring patients' vital signs during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods, and administer medications and IV fluids as per physicians' orders.
· Training and orienting junior nursing staff on operating theater procedures and safety and maintain accurate records of patient care activities and surgical outcomes in line with hospital policies.
· Assisted orthopedic surgeons in surgeries, including joint replacement, fracture repair, and trauma cases, while conducting pre-surgery assessments and reporting critical findings.
· Prepared patients for procedures, ensured availability of implants and prosthetics, and coordinated with medical suppliers for surgical tools and consumables.
· Provided postoperative care, encompassing wound care, pain management, and rehabilitation coordination, while maintaining detailed surgical procedure logs for compliance.
· Ensured adherence to infection control protocols and maintained a sterile surgical environment to uphold patient safety.
· Supporting surgeons in general and specialized procedures while maintaining asepsis, and work with anesthesiologists and the surgical team to support patients during surgery.
· Preparing and cleaning operating rooms, ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are ready for use.
· Assisting during obstetrics and gynecology surgeries.
· Monitoring patients' vital signs during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods, and administer medications and IV fluids as per physicians' orders.
Training and orienting junior nursing staff on operating theater procedures and safety and maintain accurate records of patient care activities and surgical outcomes in line with hospital policies