Athira Somasekharan Nair

650 Bedded Multi-Super Specialty Hospital

• Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing, and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
• Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanour during operations to anticipate needs.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
• Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
• Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
• Assisted surgeons with cutting of tissue, clamping and suturing during operational procedures.

600 Bedded Multi Specialty Hospital

• Planning for shift management by acting as shift in-charge allocating operating rooms based on surgical requirements by coordinating with surgeons and anesthetists
• Position and prepare patient on operating table, arrange necessary equipment, and prepare operating room for surgery
• Act as circulator nurse and scrub nurse to prepare operating room for surgery and keep it sterile
• Establish communication with surgeons before and throughout procedure to ensure successful operation
• Remain on call to take part in emergency surgeries

150 Bedded Multi-Disciplinary Hospital

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behaviour to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.