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Key Responsibilities Handled
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VEENA JAYAN

Dunedin Hospital
Green Island,Dunedin
VEENA JAYAN
28
years of professional experience

Dedicated healthcare professional with 10 years of experience as a healthcare assistant in New Zealand, including 4 years at Dunedin Hospital, currently supporting clinical teams and maintaining safe, efficient patient-care environments. I also have seven years of overseas experience as an Operation Theatre Registered Nurse, where the sterilization department was part of the operation theatre and sterilization duties were included in my nursing role. This gave me practical knowledge and experience in sterilization processes, infection control, and preparing sterile instruments and supplies for procedures.

Now seeking a Sterile Services Technician role, bringing hospital experience, a recently completed New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3), and a strong commitment to infection prevention, quality standards, and patient safety. Recognized for following procedures, strong attention to detail, staying calm under pressure, and contributing to effective teamwork.

Work History

Health Care Assistant

4 Years 3 Months
Dunedin Hospital | 07.2022 - Current

Caregiver

2 Months
Radius Fulton Rest Home & Hospital Care | 05.2022 - 07.2022

Caregiver

6 Years
Rosewood Rest Home and Hospital | 05.2016 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse, Operation Theatre

3 Years 3 Months
AL - Khobar Government Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 02.2002 - 05.2005

Registered Nurse, Operation Theatre

1 Year 8 Months
Gouri Hospital Limited | 06.2000 - 02.2002

Registered Nurse, Operation Theatre

1 Year
Rohini Hospital | 09.1998 - 09.1999

Education

New Zealand Certificate - Sterilizing Technology (Level 3)

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand | 01-2026

NZ Certificate - Health & Wellbeing (Level 4), Advanced Support

Career Force | 01-2020

ACE Dementia Programme

NZQA | 01-2017

Diploma - General Nursing & Midwifery (NZQA, Level 5)

Board of Examination in General Nursing & Midwifery | India | 01-1998

Skills

Attention to Detail – Careful when checking instruments
equipment
supplies and documentation.
Infection Prevention – Good understanding of sterile techniques
infection prevention and safe clinical practices.
Teamwork – Works well with nurses
clinical teams and other healthcare professionals.
Flexibility – Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts
including evenings
nights
weekends and public holidays
as required.
Following Procedures – Consistently follows workplace policies
procedures and safety requirements.
Working Under Pressure – Able to remain calm
focused and organised in busy healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities Handled

· Supported safe, efficient, and patient-centred care in a busy hospital environment, working closely with nurses, clinical teams, and other health professionals.

· Maintained high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, hygiene, and health and safety within patient-care and clinical areas.

· Monitored clinical supply stock levels within the ward and placed orders through Awanui lab when needed to ensure enough stock was always available for patient care.

· Developed practical experience handling surgical instruments, theatre equipment, sterile materials, and clinical consumables during previous Operating Theatre Registered Nurse employment.

· Prepared operating theatres before procedures by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies were ready.

· Followed sterile technique, infection prevention procedures, and established clinical protocols to support safe surgical procedures.

· Checked equipment and instruments to ensure they were clean, complete, working properly, and free from damage and reported any faults.

· Assisted with the safe collection, cleaning preparation, checking, packing, and return of instruments and equipment after procedures following standard procedures.

· Handled and disposed of clinical waste safely while complying with hospital infection prevention guidelines.

· Kept accurate clinical records while following hospital policies and privacy requirements.

· Consistently followed instructions, policies, and procedures with attention to detail.

· Kept work areas clean and organised, completed cleaning tasks, and restocked supplies.

· Demonstrated the ability to safely complete manual tasks, including handling equipment, supplies, and clinical materials.

· Worked effectively under pressure, prioritised competing tasks, and maintained concentration in demanding clinical environments.

· Communicated clearly with team members and contributed to a safe, respectful, and efficient workplace.

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Dunedin Hospital
07.2022 - CurrentRead More

Caregiver

Radius Fulton Rest Home & Hospital Care
05.2022 - 07.2022Read More

Caregiver

Rosewood Rest Home and Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2022Read More

Registered Nurse, Operation Theatre

AL - Khobar Government Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
02.2002 - 05.2005Read More

Registered Nurse, Operation Theatre

Gouri Hospital Limited
06.2000 - 02.2002Read More

Registered Nurse, Operation Theatre

Rohini Hospital
09.1998 - 09.1999Read More

Board of Examination in General Nursing & Midwifery

Diploma from General Nursing & Midwifery (NZQA, Level 5)
Read More

NZQA

ACE Dementia Programme
Read More

Career Force

NZ Certificate from Health & Wellbeing (Level 4), Advanced Support
Read More

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate from Sterilizing Technology (Level 3)
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VEENA JAYAN