Ioannis Kostelis

Healthcare professional with 15+ years of experience in operating theatres, women’s health, and multidisciplinary clinical environments across Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, and the UK. Extensive expertise supporting gynaecological, breast, ENT, and obstetric procedures as a scrub nurse, theatre specialist, and senior midwife. Skilled in intraoperative clinical support, theatre coordination, staff training, surgical workflow management, and collaboration with surgeons and anaesthetic teams.

Experienced in procurement coordination, clinical documentation, and mentoring healthcare professionals. Currently pursuing an MSc in Healthcare Management with strong interest in Clinical Specialist and medical device support roles.

Scrub Nurse & Labour Ward Midwife | Areteion Medical Center – Nicosia, Cyprus

Sep 2023 – Present

• Provide intraoperative clinical support during gynaecological, breast, and ENT procedures.
• Support surgeons and theatre teams in maintaining efficient surgical workflow and patient safety standards.
• Assist in labour ward management and multidisciplinary patient care.

Senior Midwife (Part-time) | Mother and Child Medical Center – Nicosia, Cyprus

May 2024 – Oct 2024

• Supported labour ward operations and assisted during caesarean section procedures.
• Collaborated closely with obstetricians, anaesthetists, and theatre personnel.

Operating Theatre Supervisor | Zoodochou Pigis Polyclinic – Limassol, Cyprus

Aug 2022 – Aug 2023

• Managed daily operating theatre scheduling and coordination.
• Supervised surgical teams, theatre documentation, and compliance procedures.
• Provided scrub support during complex surgeries and emergency procedures.
• Managed procurement and readiness of surgical instruments and medical supplies.
• Delivered clinical guidance and training to newly qualified staff on theatre protocols and patient safety.
• Assisted anaesthetists with spinal and general anaesthesia preparation.

Senior Midwife | St. Peter's & Paul's Private Hospital – Limassol, Cyprus

Aug 2021 – Jun 2022

• Provided comprehensive maternal care and intraoperative support during gynaecological surgeries and caesarean sections.
• Supported post-operative recovery and neonatal resuscitation procedures.

Senior Midwife | Ygia Polyclinic Private Hospital – Limassol, Cyprus

Mar 2019 – Jul 2021

• Managed labour ward workflows and supported caesarean section procedures.
• Conducted equipment and medical supply checks across operating theatres and labour rooms.
• Trained newly qualified staff in ISO-compliant clinical procedures and documentation.

Theatre Midwife / Scrub Nurse | Rea Maternity Hospital – Athens, Greece

Oct 2016 – Jul 2018

• Provided scrub support during caesarean sections, laparotomies, and breast surgeries.
• Assisted in surgical preparation, patient monitoring, and post-operative care.
• Supported training and mentoring of junior healthcare staff.

Senior Midwife | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital – London, UK

Dec 2014 – Jul 2015

• Delivered one-to-one maternity care within a high-standard private maternity environment.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary clinical teams in fast-paced hospital settings.

Theatre Midwife / Scrub Nurse | Iaso & Gaia Maternity Hospitals – Athens, Greece

2010 – 2014

• Supported surgeons during caesarean sections, laparotomies, breast surgeries, and facial plastic procedures.
• Performed theatre preparation, scrub assistance, and neonatal support.
• Participated in staff mentorship and clinical workflow coordination.

Paratrooper Nurse | Greek Army Special Forces

2008 – 2009

• Delivered nursing support in high-pressure and emergency care environments.

Midwife | Cork University Maternity Hospital – Cork, Ireland

Jan 2008 – Jul 2008

• Managed normal deliveries and supported post-natal and neonatal care.
• Provided neonatal resuscitation and breastfeeding support.

MSc Healthcare Management – Open University of Cyprus (Ongoing)

BSc in Midwifery – Technical Educational Institution of Athens (Graduated 2007)