Deepthy Peter
Alappuzha
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience at,Ministry of Health ,JAZAN ,KSA, Pulse Medicare Hospital Pvt Ltd, excelling in sterile technique and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing surgical efficiency and patient safety, implementing infection control measures that significantly reduced post-operative infections. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration within high-pressure environments.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in operating room specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Scrub Nurse,Circulating Nurse,Recovery Room Nurse
Pulse Medicare Hospital Pvt Ltd
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environments and proper instrument handling.
- Collaborated with surgeons to prepare operating rooms and anticipate surgical needs.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize infection risk during surgical procedures.
- Conducted inventory management for surgical supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with standards.
- Evaluated and improved scrub room workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce procedural delays.
- Boosted efficiency during surgical procedures, anticipating surgeon needs and preparing necessary instruments for seamless transitions throughout each case.
- Assisted in emergency situations promptly, employing critical thinking skills under pressure to deliver quality patient care.
- Updated clinical knowledge continuously by attending professional development courses focused on current trends and advancements in perioperative nursing practice.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing, and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Reduced surgery preparation time through efficient coordination with surgical team members and proper organization of equipment.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for consecutive procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Assisted in preoperative assessments to verify patient safety and readiness for surgery.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgeries, promptly reporting any irregularities to the surgical team.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all pertinent information throughout each stage of the surgical process for best results in patient care.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally through quick assessment and appropriate action steps to minimize risks for patients'' wellbeing.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and anticipating surgeon''s needs.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into daily routines to continuously improve quality of care provided to patients undergoing surgery.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Streamlined operating room processes by staying up-to-date on new technologies and techniques in perioperative nursing practices.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing the incidence of post-operative infections in the recovery room.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
- Played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of new policies and procedures within the recovery unit, serving as a resource for staff members during periods of transition.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to all patients while maintaining respect for their unique cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
- Relieved patient anxiety during the postoperative period using effective communication skills and reassurance techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Helped maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations through strict adherence to guidelines related to documentation, medication administration, and patient privacy.
Scrub Nurse,Circulating Nurse,Recovery Room Nurse
Fifa General Hospital JAZAN KSA
09.2012 - 06.2022
- Assisted in surgical procedures of Ophthalmology,ENT,General Surgery,OBG, Orthopaedics, ensuring sterile environments and proper instrument handling.
- Collaborated with surgeons to prepare operating rooms and anticipate surgical needs.
- Monitored patient vitals during operations, reporting any abnormalities immediately.
- Educated junior nursing staff on best practices in scrubbing techniques and equipment usage.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as sign -in,sign-out,time-out for each procedure.
- Promoted a culture of safety in the operating room by actively participating in regular risk assessments and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in assisting various surgical specialties, expanding knowledge base and skill set across multiple disciplines.
- Consistently maintained accurate records of surgical procedures, ensuring proper documentation for patient care.
- Supported positive patient experiences by establishing trust and rapport pre-operatively, addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Collaborated closely with anesthesia providers to monitor patients'' vital signs and respond quickly to any changes during procedures.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between surgical cases by efficiently preparing operating rooms for consecutive procedures.3
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Ensured timely availability of essential equipment by proactively coordinating instrument sterilization processes prior to surgeries.
- Provided compassionate post-operative care for patients, monitoring their recovery and reporting critical observations to medical professionals as needed.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of surgical supplies to ensure availability and compliance with safety standards.
- Developed training materials for staff on new technologies and procedures, enhancing team competency and performance.
- Contributed to reduced recovery times by providing post-operative support and education to patients and families on wound care, pain management, and overall recovery process.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with effective multitasking while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Positioned operating room lights and laid out sterile instrument packs.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities requiring vigilant attention to detail, rapid assessment skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Assisted surgeons in identifying areas for improvement within the recovery unit, leading to enhanced quality of care delivery across the department.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse-Orhtho
Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre Ltd
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions in a fast-paced ICU environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and recovery processes.
- Optimized resource utilization within the ICU by coordinating equipment allocation based on individualized patient needs assessment data analysis results.
- Educated patients and families about complex medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decisionmaking.
- Managed ventilator weaning protocols for patients transitioning back to spontaneous breathing following extubation success rates.
- Administered medication accurately, monitoring patient responses and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Maintained a high standard of infection control within the ICU, adhering to strict hygiene practices and protocols at all times.
- Served as a strong advocate for ICU patients and their families by addressing concerns, answering questions, and acting as an effective liaison between the medical team and loved ones.
Registered Nurse
KVM Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Assisted in developing individual care plans tailored to patient needs, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting better understanding of medical conditions.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' health status, documenting findings accurately for effective care delivery.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff during procedures.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in fast-paced environments, demonstrating flexibility in high-pressure scenarios.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
KVM College of Nursing
Cherthala,Kerala,India12-2009
Skills
- Sterile technique expertise
- Adaptable Decision-making
- Operating room etiquette
- Critical thinking
- Infection control measures
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication expertise
- Patient care coordination
- Preoperative preparation
- Healthcare regulations
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Equipment sterilization techniques
- Surgical tools
- Postoperative care management
- OR sterilization
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Surgical equipment
- Surgical instrumentation
- Healthcare regulatory standards
- Scrub nursing
- Asepsis standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Scrub Nurse,Circulating Nurse,Recovery Room Nurse
Pulse Medicare Hospital Pvt Ltd
06.2025 - Current
Scrub Nurse,Circulating Nurse,Recovery Room Nurse
Fifa General Hospital JAZAN KSA
09.2012 - 06.2022
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse-Orhtho
Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre Ltd
07.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
KVM Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
KVM College of Nursing
LICENSE &CERTIFICATION
New Zealand Nursing Council License No:359208