Cara

Dedicated Scrub Nurse with hands-on experience in ENT, Max Fax, and trauma orthopaedic theatres. Delivers high-standard, patient-centred perioperative care in fast-paced surgical environments with strict adherence to WHO and infection control protocols.

Scrub Nurse - ENT and Max Fax Theatres (Band 5) - Liverpool University Hospital Trust - Liverpool, Merseyside

(01-2024 - 07-2025)

• Scrub and circulate across ENT, Max Fax, and trauma orthopaedic cases, supporting simple to complex surgical procedures
• Maintained sterile field and enforced infection control protocols, ensuring full WHO Surgical Safety Checklist compliance
• Managed surgical instrument inventory and pre-operative theatre setup, boosting team efficiency and reducing delays

Scrub Nurse - Manchester Royal Infirmary

(01-2024 - 07-2025)

• Delivered scrub nurse duties across surgical specialities, upholding patient safety and sterile technique standards
• Collaborated within multidisciplinary theatre teams to ensure smooth, high-quality operative care
• Maintained accurate intraoperative documentation and instrument accountability throughout all procedures

Student Nurse - Liverpool Heart and Chest - Liverpool, Merseyside

(03-2024 - 05-2025)

• Supported cardiac and thoracic surgical teams at Liverpool Heart and Chest, adhering to WHO and infection control guidelines
• Maintained accurate patient records and advocated for safe, patient-centred perioperative care
• Developed foundational scrub skills within a specialist cardiothoracic environment under qualified supervision

Bank Healthcare Assistant - Liverpool University Hospital Trust - Liverpool, Merseyside

(08-2022 - 11-2024)

• Performed phlebotomy, ECGs, vital sign monitoring, and acute emergency care across wards at Liverpool University Hospital Trust

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Liverpool John Moores University (09-2024)