Akanksha Chandra
Langwarrin,Australia
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Conscientious Registered Perioperative Nurse offering 7.5 years experience as a scrub/scout nurse, worked internationally with an appropriate and adequate level of knowledge and skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayside Health (Peninsula Health)
Frankston, VIC
12.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and updated perioperative protocols to align with current best practices and regulatory standards.
- Led initiatives aimed at reducing patient wait times through process optimization in the operating room.
- Ensured compliance with infection control measures, contributing to a safer surgical environment for patients.
- Maintained compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and national nursing standards through diligent adherence to established protocols.
- Supported surgical teams under high-pressure situations while maintaining composed demeanour, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new technologies and equipment within the operating room, enhancing efficiency and accuracy during surgeries.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by anticipating surgeon''s needs during procedures and promptly providing required instruments or supplies.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information by maintaining electronic health records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse
St. James's Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided direct support to the surgical team during procedures.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and a safe environment.
- Provides mentorship to new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized operating room scheduling by coordinating closely with surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in surgical cases.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Assisted for Maxillofacial and orthopaedic trauma as well as elective surgeries.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Led team in absence of senior managers in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center
India
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration among all surgical team members, facilitating smooth operation flows.
- Assisted for various oncological surgeries under different departments like general, maxillofacial, urology and gynaecology surgeries.
- Assisted a few laparoscopic and robotically assisted surgeries as well.
- Label and document medication and operating room items.
- Monitor the patient's respiratory and cardiovascular signs perform safety checks. Also, discard waste from the surgery room safely.
- Hand the patient to the recovery team after a procedure, create a plan of action for potential complications communicate and collaborate with the surgical team throughout the procedure
- Prepare for operation rooms for the emergency surgeries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA07-2018
Skills
- Perioperative nursing care with effective interventional strategies in the benefit of the patient
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Team coordination
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayside Health (Peninsula Health)
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. James's Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2023
Operating Room Staff Registered Nurse
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center
05.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES