Kusum Thakur
Clarendon Vale,Tasmania
Summary
Experienced Theatre Nurse with 3 years of comprehensive experience in providing compassionate patient care, maintaining sterile environments, collaborating with other health team members and assisting in surgical procedures. Seeking to leverage expertise in patient care to contribute effectively to a dedicated healthcare team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
IQN, Operating Room (Ortho)
DHB, Waikato, New Zealand
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Ensured that operating room is set up correctly for orthopedic procedures
- Assisted with patient preparation before surgery, including positioning patients on OT table and verifying patient information and consents
- Provided support to surgical team during procedures, including passing instruments, sponges and other supplies to surgeon as needed
- Accurately documented all aspects of patient care and surgical procedures, including pre-op nursing assessments, and intraoperative events.
- Enhanced surgical team performance through regular training sessions and skill assessments.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room (Multi- Specialty)
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, India.
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with surgical team to prepare operating room for procedures, ensuring availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Scrubbed and maintained aseptic technique during surgical procedures, handing sterile instruments and supplies to surgeon
- Followed strict infection control protocols, including surgical hand washing and sterilisation procedures, to maintain sterile environment
- Collaborated closely with surgical team and communicated effectively to anticipate and address their needs during procedures
- Participated in continuous education and training to stay updated on latest surgical techniques and best practices in peri-operative care.
Education
Competence Assessment Programme -
Wintec Te Pukenga
Hamilton, NZ2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) -
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital
Punjab, India2017
Skills
- Expertise in various surgical procedures and operating room techniques
- Proficient in electronic health records and documentation systems
- Strong knowledge of sterile techniques, infection control and OR protocols
- Effective communication skills, fostering collaborative environment
- Strong skills in assessment, patient care and medication administration
- Ability to adapt new processes and improve existing skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Patient centered approach
- Passionate towards work
- Patient Safety
- Clear Patient Communication
- Sterile Technique Expertise
- Preoperative preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Instrument passing
- Procedure Assistance
- Preoperative Checklists
- Microsoft Office
Accreditations And Licenses
- Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), 2024
- Registered Nurse, Nursing Council of New Zealand, 2024
- Registered Nurse, Punjab Nurses Registration Council, Punjab, India, 2017
Honors And Awards
- Certificate In First Aid and CPR (HLTAID011), Hobart, Australia, 2023
- Certificate of participation in HERNIA CON, live operating workshop and CME On “Current Practices in Hernia and AWR Surgery”, Dayanand Medical College And Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India, 2019
- Certificate of Appreciation, International Bariatric Surgery Conference and Live Operative Workshop, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India, 2018
Working Rights
Permanent Resident, Australia
Specialty Areas
- Gastro Surgery
- Gynae Surgery
- General Surgery
- Urology
- Plastic Surgery
- Pediatric surgery
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
IQN, Operating Room (Ortho)
DHB, Waikato, New Zealand
01.2024 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Operating Room (Multi- Specialty)
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, India.
11.2017 - 12.2020
Competence Assessment Programme -
Wintec Te Pukenga
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) -
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital
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