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HANSHINI DHONDEE

Adelaide Hills,SA

Summary

Dynamic Scrub/Scout RN with extensive experience at different Hospitals, excelling in surgical instrumentation and patient care coordination. Proven ability to lead complex cases and mentor new nurses, ensuring high-quality outcomes in diverse settings. Skilled in robotic surgery assistance and adept at adapting to fast-paced environments, delivering compassionate care to all patients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Scrub/Scout RN

Katherine Hospital
Katherine, NT
12.2025 - 02.2026
  • Currently working at Katherine Hospital until the 3rd of Feb 2026 (end of contract).

Scouting and scrubbing for.

Gynecology and Obstetrics

Emergency lower segment cesarean section.

Tear Repair.

Hysteroscopy

General Surgery.

Dental Surgery

CSSD

Cleaning of instruments after each case (after hours).

Wards

Daily Cares and Observations.

Outpatient Clinics.

Eye Clinic.

Cardiology Clinic.

Scrub/Scout RN

Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide City, SA
07.2025 - 12.2025

Scrub/Scout RN.

Has been scrubbing and scouting for different specialties, such as:

General Surgeries.

Colorectal, upper GI, bariatrics, and emergency cases such as laparoscopic appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, and laparotomy.

Plastic surgery.

Wide local excision of melanoma, breast reconstruction, and liposuction.

Urology

JJ stent.

Gynae

Hysterectomy (combine case with general surgery).

Robotic Surgery (Da Vinci)

General surgery: hernia repair.

Urology: prostatectomy

Registered Nurse

Waikato District Health Board
Hamilton, Waikato
10.2018 - 05.2025
  • Ability to work in different specialties.
  • Able to team lead for elective and acute cases under general surgery.
  • Able to team lead, scrub, and circulate for complex cases such as hepatectomy, Whipple's surgery, Ivor Lewis procedure, mastectomy and reconstruction (flap), gastric bypass, cytoreductive surgery, and HIPEC.
  • Good exposure to other specialties, such as Delivery Suite, Plastics, Urology, Pediatrics, Neuro, and Trauma during after-hours shifts.
  • Mentor new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
  • Adapt quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
  • Provide high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.

Private Home Caregiver

Health Visions
Hamilton, Waikato
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
  • Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in their private home/environment.

Pharmacy Assistant

Life Pharmacy
Hamilton, Waikato
07.2016 - 03.2018
  • Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
  • Facilitated effective communication between team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the pharmacy.

Education

Preceptorship Course -

Wintec
Hamilton, NZ
01.2020

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Wintec
Hamilton, NZ
07.2018

Certificate in Intro To Study Health -

Wintec
Hamilton, NZ
06.2015

Graduate Diploma in Town And Country Planning -

University of Mauritius
Mauritius
08.2014

Skills

  • Surgical instrumentation
  • Operating room protocols
  • Patient care coordination
  • Emergency response techniques
  • Robotic surgery assistance
  • Clinical documentation

References

  • Rachelle Thomas, Associate Charge Nurse Manager Theatres, Waikato District, +64 027 2873596, Rachelle.thomas@waikatodhb.health.nz, Pembroke Street, Hamilton, 3240, New Zealand
  • Faye Walpole, Clinical Nurse Coordinator Theatre | General Surgery, Waikato, +64 027 205 7264, Faye.Walpole@waikatodhb.health.nz, Pembroke Street, Hamilton, 3240, New Zealand

Languages

  • Mauritian Creole
  • English, Full Professional
  • French, Full Professional

Timeline

Scrub/Scout RN

Katherine Hospital
12.2025 - 02.2026

Scrub/Scout RN

Calvary Adelaide Hospital
07.2025 - 12.2025

Registered Nurse

Waikato District Health Board
10.2018 - 05.2025

Private Home Caregiver

Health Visions
07.2018 - 08.2018

Pharmacy Assistant

Life Pharmacy
07.2016 - 03.2018

Preceptorship Course -

Wintec

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

Wintec

Certificate in Intro To Study Health -

Wintec

Graduate Diploma in Town And Country Planning -

University of Mauritius
HANSHINI DHONDEE