Crystal Hariet Dsouza
Summary
Disciplined and personable Scrub Nurse with RN perioperative course certification and 8+ years of experience. Highly educated in asepsis standards and procedures. Known professionally for anticipating the needs of practitioners and monitor patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.2023 - Current
- Worked at various specialties including General surgery, neuro surgery, OB-Gyne, orthopedics, urology, opthalmology and plastics.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Royal Free Nhs Trust
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Worked in robotic surgery and live donor renal transplant.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings by sharing expertise on operating room processes and patient care requirements.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
Registered Nurse
Parimala Health Care Services
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Assisted in surgeries as a scrub nurse.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Gurayat General Hospital, Saudi Arabia
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and address concerns prior to surgery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for pre-and post-operative patients.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
Registered Nurse
Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta
01.2013 - 07.2014
- worked in a oncology day care unit as a infusion nurse.
- Monitored patient throughout the chemotherapy for any extravasation and adverse reaction.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Ann's College of Nursing
India03.2012
Skills
- Ability to work as a Team
- Communication skills
- Highly Organized
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving and critical thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
konkani
Native or Bilingual
kannada
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Royal Free Nhs Trust
01.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Parimala Health Care Services
01.2016 - 05.2017
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Gurayat General Hospital, Saudi Arabia
12.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta
01.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Ann's College of Nursing
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