Sarwat
Cardiac Scrub Nurse
Lahore,Punjab
Summary
(i) Capable of assisting a vide variety of cardiovascular & thoracic surgical procedures including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting & Redo CABG and Valve, Mitral Valve replacement and repair, Aortic Valve replacement and repair, Aortic root replacement, Double Valve replacement, Atrial Septal defect repair, Ventricular Septal defect repair, Total Correction, Embolectomy, Thoracotomy, Croated Endarterectomy, Atrial Maxoma removal, Thaimactomy, and other cardiac surgeries.
(ii) Performed approximately 900 cases of “CABG” yearly of which 600 are off pump CABG. The average caseload for surgeries is 3~5 patients per day. The age group of the patients is from 2 months to 90 years.
(iii) Total working experience as a “Cardiac Scrub Nurse” since April 2001 to continue and proved as a western standard scrub nurse.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Incharge Cardiac Scrub Nurse
Doctors Hospital & Medical Centre, Lahore-Pakistan.
Lahore
04.2001 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
BSc Nursing - Nursing Education
University of Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan.
Lahore-Pakistan 2013.04 - 2015.04
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing Examination Board, Punjab-Pakistan.
Multan 1996.03 - 1999.03
Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Nursing Examination Board, Punjab-Pakistan.
Multan 1999.09 - 2000.09
Post Basic Diploma in Cardiac Nursing (DIP Card) - Nursing Education
Sindh Nurses Examination Board, Karachi-Pakistan.
Karachi-Pakistan. 2019.03 - 2020.03
Matriculation - Science Education
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Multan 1983.03 - 1995.03
Skills
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Re-do CABG
Mitral Valve replacement and repair
Aortic root replacement
Double Valve replacement
Aortic Valve replacement and repair
Atrial Septal defect repair
Ventricular Septal defect repair
Total Correction
Embolectomy, Thoracotomy, Croated Endarterectomy, Atrial Maxoma Removal, Thaimactomy, and other cardiac surgeries
Surgical scrubbing procedures
Cardiac terminology
Timeline
Post Basic Diploma in Cardiac Nursing (DIP Card) - Nursing Education
Sindh Nurses Examination Board, Karachi-Pakistan.
2019.03 - 2020.03
BSc Nursing - Nursing Education
University of Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan.
2013.04 - 2015.04
Incharge Cardiac Scrub Nurse
Doctors Hospital & Medical Centre, Lahore-Pakistan.
04.2001 - Current
Diploma in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Nursing Examination Board, Punjab-Pakistan.
1999.09 - 2000.09
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Nursing Examination Board, Punjab-Pakistan.
1996.03 - 1999.03
Matriculation - Science Education
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
1983.03 - 1995.03