To apply and share education and experience as a Registered Nurse in order to assist the public and further develop skills and knowledge and to ensure success in future endeavours.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alfred Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Role: Scrub Nurse
Prepares the instruments and equipment needed in the operation
Uses sterile technique for scrubbing, gowning, and gloving
Receives sterile equipment via circulating nurse using sterile technique
Performs initial sponges, instruments, and needle count, checks with circulating nurse
Assist surgeon in draping and securing suction, cautery cord etc
Arrange instruments, sutures etc
For handing over to the surgeon
Handle instruments in the proper way and proper time to the surgeon
Maintain sterility thorough out the procedure
Awareness of patient's safety
Adhere to the policy regarding sponges/needles/instrument count
Watch the field/procedure and anticipate the surgeon's needs
Save and care for tissue specimen according to the hospital policy
Notify circulating nurse if you need any additional instruments as clear as possible
Undertake count of sponges and instruments with circulating nurse and inform the surgeon of count result