Ashley Santiago

• Management of Abdominal Drains – Monitoring, maintenance, and removal.
• Efficient Patient Admission & Discharge – Ensuring a smooth and quick process.
• Wound Care – Packing and dressing of abscesses. Managing chronic/acute wounds.

Post-Operative Care – Managing recovery for various surgical cases, including:

• General Surgery – Laparoscopic/open cholecystectomy, laparoscopic appendicectomy, hernia repairs.
• Orthopaedic Surgery – Hip replacement, knee replacement, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel, ganglion removal
• Vascular & Vein Treatments – Varicose vein stripping, vascular surgeries.
• Urological Procedures – Bladder washout/irrigation post-TURP, uretic stent insertion/removal, DOSA (Day of Surgery Admission) patient management.
• Pain-management Procedures – Rhizotomy post-care, including pain management, monitoring for complications, and assisting with rehabilitation plans.
• Gynaecological procedures- Post-op care for endometrial ablations, ectopic pregnancies, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, salpingectomy
• Dental & Skin Procedures – Dental surgeries, skin melanomas.
• Acute & Emergency Case Management – Acute pancreatitis, diverticulitis, gynaecological cases (e.g., suction and curettage).
• Radiology patients- Scrub nurse for ascetic tap insertion, post care for lumbar punctures, post care for renal, lungs and prostate biopsies

• Stroke Patient Management – Acute and post-acute care, including telemetry monitoring, neurological assessments, and implementing stroke protocols.
• Neurological Assessments
• Dysphagia Screening & Management – Identifying swallowing difficulties and coordinating with speech therapy.
• Rehabilitation Support – Assisting with mobility, physiotherapy, and activities of daily living (ADLs) to promote recovery.
• Medication Administration – Managing anticoagulants, thrombolytic, antihypertensives, and pain relief
• Nasogastric feeding
• Falls Prevention & Safety – Implementing fall risk assessments and safety measures for elderly patients.
• Dementia & Cognitive Impairment Management – Supporting patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative conditions.
• Pressure Injury Prevention & Wound Care – Monitoring skin integrity and applying appropriate wound care strategies.
• Palliative & End-of-Life Care – Providing compassionate support for patients and families in terminal stages.
• Continence & Bowel Management – Managing catheter care, constipation prevention, and promoting continence strategies.

• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Support patient hospital journey by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Fostered patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during their hospital stay.
• Experienced working in surgical, medical, and mental health wards, adapting care to diverse patient needs.