Experience

Intercir - Centro Cirurgico de Coimbra, S.A.

• Portugal
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enfermeira

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Ensure preparation of the material and equipment in the operating theatre, receive patients and take them from the preparation room to the OT, making sure they are ready for surgery; Assist the surgeon and anaesthetist during the operation, anticipating their needs in order to facilitate their job. As a nurse anaesthetist, monitor the vital parameters of the patient and assiste the anesthetic doctor during the different types of anaesthesia. Organise patient transportation from the OT to the recovery room and carry-out and/or supervise all the postoperative activities; Prepare the OT for the next scheduled operation or emergency; Implement the hygiene, sterilisation, asepsis and disinfection protocols and procedures at all times, before, during and after operations, to ensure the safety conditions of patients and staff; Control all equipment and material stock used in the OT to ensure efficient and rational use of material resources. Show less



King's College Hospital London – UAE

• United Arab Emirates
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enfermeiro

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Registered nurse able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Perform and assist in medical procedures with accuracy, expertly operate life support machines and other medical equipments, and carefully look after patients with severe medical conditions. Responsibe to assist doctors in providing physical assessments and administering treatments; monitoring vital signs and ensuring the proper functions of feeding tubes, ventilators, catheters and other life support equipments; attending to the patient’s overall needs, such as feeding, bathing and grooming, dressing replacement, medication intake, and comfort. Show less



Castle Hill Hospital

• United Kingdom
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Enfermeiro

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Treating patients who suffer from conditions that affect their cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Assist with diagnostic tests like electrocardiograms. Educates patients on ways to prevent heart disease. Educates family on how to help the patient engage in healthy behavior at home. Handles emergency cardiovascular episodes. Provides patient care before and after cardiac surgery. Operates machinery that aids in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Monitors cardiovascular equipment readings. Keeps physician informed of any changes in the patient. Administers medications. Starts and checks intravenous drips. Operates defibrillators in the event of an emergency. Stays in compliance with patient privacy laws. Informs nurses on other shifts about any extenuating circumstances involving patients. Instructs nursing students in their learnings. Show less