MONICA GOSALIA

Theater Scrub Scout - Registered Nurse

Brisbane Day Surgery (CURA Group)

07.2020 - Current

Provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines.
Communicate with surgeon and Anaesthetist, theatre team, continuously and as needed about patient condition.
Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedures.
Understand all of equipment and be capable of predicting what device or instrument surgeon will need next.
Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures, hand over instruments and supplies to surgeon and assist surgeons if required.
Monitor and continually assess operating theatre's dynamic conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Demonstrated critical thinking and priority setting in complex patient care conditions.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Transfers patients from theatre to recovery area, and performs related duties as required
Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper hand hygiene practices.
In complicated patient care situations, display analytical thinking and determining priorities.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Documentation and record keeping as per health standards requirement and hospital guidelines.
Experienced in various ophthalmic, occuloplastics, plastics, IVF and minor Gynecological procedures in Operating theatre.
Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Ensured a risk-free operating setting to prevent work injury to staff and improve safety of patient.
With utilization of proper communication, I was able to build strong, trustworthy connections with teammates leading to great work satisfaction.
Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Boosted morale within team by regularly acknowledging accomplishments and celebrating milestones together as a team.
Exhibit self-assurance, reliability, empathy, flexibility, creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm at work
Completed all annual mandatory competencies which includes First aid, Basic life support, Advance life support, pharmacology, hand hygiene, culture awareness and safety, and other day surgery related learning modules.