RENJI VARGHESE
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
I intend to build a career with a leading hi-tech environment and dedicated group, which would help to explore myself and realize the potential. Desire to see myself into a location where can make use of the most advanced technology in rendering services to patients. Patient-focused Perioperative Nurse experienced in maintaining overall sterility of operating room environment. Advocate for top-notch patient care. Promoting exceptional pain management, suturing and relationship building skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Nurse In-charge, Scrub and Scout Nurse in Operation Theater
King Khalid University Hospital
2013.08 - 2024.04
- Performed admission, recovery, discharge, and transfer functions coordinated with ancillary and support services as required
- Provided post procedure information and instruction to patients or family members
- Recognized and responded appropriately to emergency situations
- Acted as an assistant for the surgeon and medical team during surgeries
- Applied and practiced team work skills within the health care team as a scrub nurse, circulatory nurse, preoperative and recovery high standards of patient care without supervision.
- Maintains high standards of patient care in the department/unit.
- Ensures appropriate delegation of patient care and other duties when coordinating the nursing staff.
- Undertakes comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments using evidence-based tools.
- Takes appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations and other scenarios compromising client safety.
- Maintains patient records within agreed standards.
- Continuously evaluates client progress towards expected outcomes, including treatments, and provides health education in collaboration with clients and other healthcare professionals.
- Accepts professional responsibility for the safe custody, administration, and recording of medication in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Accepts responsibilities for tasks delegated by senior nursing staff.
- Adheres to infection prevention and control policies and procedures, maintaining high standards of infection control.
- Demonstrates competency in the use of specific equipment related to the unit, such as monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps.
- Provides leadership in the interpretation and application of the philosophy and principles of nursing care in the assigned area.
- In the absence of the Head Nurse, takes charge of the clinical area, managing daily responsibilities, including work allocation, deployment, and supervision of staff based on individual patient needs.
- Promotes an environment that ensures client safety, independence, quality of life, and wellbeing.
- Participates in annual performance reviews with the manager and contributes to the performance review of other nursing staff.
- Delegates tasks and duties in directing and coordinating activities and resources of junior and new nursing staff.
- Assists, maintains, and steers the unit to encourage quality patient care and staff satisfaction by treating clients, their families, friends, carers/watchers, and staff with professionalism, dignity, and respect at all times.
- Responsible for own personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care, carrying out the requirements of the law, and following recognized codes of practice and organizational policy on health and safety.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information and must not, without prior written permission, disclose any information regarding patients or staff, whether written, oral, or on social media.
- Interacts effectively with patients, family, and other healthcare team members to maintain standards of professional care to patients, families, and visitors.
- Resolves problems and conflicts effectively using organizational structures and processes.
- Notifies/reports incidents related to patients, staff, visitors, and any untoward occurrences.
- Complies with the organization’s dress code policy appropriate to the practice setting.
- Utilizes proper communication, verbally or in writing, according to organizational policy.
- Assumes all responsibilities and assignments as delegated by the next in line superior (Head Nurse).
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned as per the policy within the entity assigned.
Perioperative Nurse -Scrub and Scout Nurse in Operation Theater
Holy Family Hospital
2009.02 - 2013.07
- Developed skills in variety of roles in various areas such as pre-operative intra-operative and post-operative phases
- Also, learnt cultural differences and accepted it to use in clinical areas.
- Identified patient care requirements through comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments.
- Assisted in planning, implementing, and evaluating goal-directed care plans based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
- Took appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations to ensure client safety.
- Maintained patient records according to agreed standards. Accepted and evaluated tasks delegated by Head Nurse or supervisor.
- Adhered to infection prevention and control policies, maintaining high standards of infection control.
- Demonstrated competency in using specific equipment such as monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps. Accepted professional responsibility for safe custody, administration, and recording of medication.
- Assisted senior nursing staff in managing clinical area, ensuring individualized nursing care principles were maintained.
- Supported environment that promoted client safety, independence, quality of life, and wellbeing.
- Acted as mentor/preceptor, directing and coordinating activities and resources for junior staff, nursing students, and interns.
- Participated in mandatory and in-service education programs to maintain personal and professional growth.
Education
X (SSLC) - Basic Education
Notre-Dame School
DELHI, INDIA06.2003
+2 Senior Secondary - Higher Secondary
St. Sebastian HSS
Kerala, INDIA06.2005
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) -
Wesely Institute of Nursing
1 Bolt place, Christchurch Airport, Newzeland06.2024
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery - General Nursing And Midwifery
Holy Family Hospital School of Nursing Okhala
Delhi, India01.2009
Post BSN - Nursing Midwifery
Mansarovar
Bhopal, MP06.2013
Skills
- Hard working
- Problem Solving
- Communication skills
- Self-motivated and goal directed
- Honesty
- Patience
- Positive Attitude
- Clinical Skills
- Studious in Learning
- Associated well with Co-workers
- Keen Listener
- Team Leader
- Quick Leaner
- Excellent Management and Communication Skills
- Ability to perform effective assessment and analysis of health care situation
- Ability to relate various cultures
Accomplishments
- 15th Saudi Association of Neurological Surgeon (SANS) Annual Meet
- 12th SANS Annual Meet
- 8th Spine Update Symposium (Cadaver course & Care Forum)
- Advanced Skull based Dissection Workshop
- 3rd Advanced Endoscopic Skull based Dissection Workshop
Certification
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, NMW0002854809, 05/31/2025
- Newzeland Nursing Council, 337232
- Kerala Nursing Council, KL02201501865
- Madhyapradesh Nursing Council, PB1022
- Saudi Nursing Council, 13RN0048424
Languages
Malayalam
English
Hindi
Arabic
Teachingexperience
Giving orientation and teaching the new staff nurses about operation theatre techniques, instruments, rules & regulations of operation theatre
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Sketching
- Dancing
- Gardening
- Cultural Arts
Equipmentawareness
- Operating microscope (Zeiss Pentero 800 S)
- Operating Chair (Zeiss)
- Codman bipolar
- Navigational ultra sonic aspirator/Cusa
- Endoscopic cart with camera, monitor, light source
- Da Vinci -Xi Robot
- Synthesis/Stryker Drill/Midas drill
- Neuro Navigation Machine
- Operation table (Jackson table)
- O- Aram Machine (CT-scan)
Personal Qualities
Have a quality of maintaining good interpersonal relationship with healthcare personnel and others, have dedication and sincerity to my profession, also punctual and systematic in work.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Review patient chart for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocol prior to and after surgical procedure
- Follow all relevant health and safety standards
- Provide safe, effective and efficient care of patient in operating room
- Ensure operating room is prepared with all necessary supplies, equipment before surgery
- Ensure proper use of equipment and instruments
- Assist surgeon and help the scrub nurse during surgery
- Keep operating room sterilized
- Inventory checking
- Deliver evidence-based nursing care
- Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure patient and staff safety
- Supervise, direct and guide nursing team members to deliver patient care
- Deliver education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, rehabilitation or end of life need
Casesassisted
- Cranio-cases: All types of brain tumor Excisions, Aneurysm Clipping, Micro vascular decompression, Posterior fossa tumor excision, Trans–sphenoid hypophysectomy and excision of pituitary tumor, Cranioplasty, Craniectomy
- Spine Cases- Micros Discectomy, Laminectomy, Spinal Tumor Excisions, Spinal Fusion
- Urology-Robotic- Robotic Proctectomy, Robotic Radical/Partial Nephrectomy
- Maxillo- Bimax, Lefort, Maxillo & Mandible Advancement, Genioplasty, Free flap Mandible reconstructive Surgery
- Pediatric- Thoracotomy, Herniotomy, Lap/Open Orchidopexy, Open Urology Surgeries, Endo Urology Surgeries
- General Surgery- Lap. Herniotomy, Lap. Appendectomy, Lap. Cholecystectomy, Exploratory Laparotomy
- Orthopedic-ORIF, TKR, THR, IMF Screw and Plating, ACL
References
- ANU BABY, Clinical Instructor & Lecturer, Wesely Institute of Education, Christchurch Airport, NZ, Anu.Baby@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz, +64 21 199 3269
- LEENA JOBY, Registered Charge Nurse, King Khalid University Hospital, 3093, KSU Riyadh-12372, leenajoby2006@gmail.com, +966 596064052
Timeline
Perioperative Nurse In-charge, Scrub and Scout Nurse in Operation Theater
King Khalid University Hospital
2013.08 - 2024.04
Perioperative Nurse -Scrub and Scout Nurse in Operation Theater
Holy Family Hospital
2009.02 - 2013.07
X (SSLC) - Basic Education
Notre-Dame School
+2 Senior Secondary - Higher Secondary
St. Sebastian HSS
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) -
Wesely Institute of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery - General Nursing And Midwifery
Holy Family Hospital School of Nursing Okhala
Post BSN - Nursing Midwifery
Mansarovar
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, NMW0002854809, 05/31/2025
- Newzeland Nursing Council, 337232
- Kerala Nursing Council, KL02201501865
- Madhyapradesh Nursing Council, PB1022
- Saudi Nursing Council, 13RN0048424
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