Sangeetha Manickam

A highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with proven expertise in delivering a wide range of perfusion techniques. I have strong interest in possessing strong qualifications in developing services through research and clinical practice to improve the health of people across the world. I am detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong scientific knowledge.

I am known for my quick reactions in emergency situations and my ability to work well in a team. I am also a problem solver and have a willingness to learn. My future goal is to continue to excel in the field of Cardiac Perfusion as an asset to any healthcare organization.

Health Care Assistant – Bank and Permanent position - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - United Kingdom

(2023-09)

• I provide compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• I am detail-oriented and maintain accurate records of patient information, ensuring efficient information management.
• I prioritize patient safety and respond effectively to any urgent needs.
• Assist patients with daily activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, and medication administration.
• Maintain accurate records of patient information, ensuring efficient information management.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care and support to patients.
• Assist in the admission process by accurately recording patient's demographic details.
• Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting any abnormalities to the nurse in charge.
• Testing blood sugars, urine and stool specimens & accurately record results.
• Record ECG's as instructed by a Registered Nurse.

Admin Assistant – Part time position - BB Healthcare Solutions - United Kingdom

(2022-09 - 2023-09)

• Previously worked as an Administrator at BB Healthcare Solutions, where I provided administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
• I demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• I also effectively communicated with clients and colleagues, contributing to a positive and professional work environment.
• Maintained accurate records and documentation, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

Cardiac Perfusionist – Permanent position - G Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital - India

(2021-04 - 2022-08)

• Utilized advanced medical equipment, including defibrillators, cardiac monitors, and suction devices.
• Collaborated with medical professionals to provide integrated care to patients with mental health and physical health issues.
• Setting up, priming and run the cardiopulmonary bypass machine to maintain "life support" for the period of cardiopulmonary bypass as per protocol.
• Assessing the patient's relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate decisions concerning conduct of the procedure.
• Responsible for Conduction and Management of cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Undertake a range of highly specialised perfusion techniques during routine and emergency cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Monitoring and providing high level of care to the patients during surgery to ensure safe physiologic function.
• Under the guidance of the surgeon, providing drugs including colloid/crystalloid fluids, vasoactive drugs, cardioplegia solution, potassium, anticoagulants, haemostatic drugs, sodium bicarbonate and osmotic diuretics.
• Setting up and managing the special perfusion procedures like antegrade/retrograde cerebral perfusion, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, mechanical support devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal.
• Supported special cases like right heart bypass and left heart bypass, Aortic surgeries like BENTALL, Arch repair.
• Performing laboratory examinations, for example, on blood.
• Discarding the circuit after the patient shifted from operating theatre.
• Rapid work support to emergency on 24/7 On-Call Rota.
• Safety management and infection control. IABP, TTFM, ECMO.
• Miniaturized perfusion circuits and blood conservation techniques.
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
• Responsible to all type of adult and pediatric cardiac procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Determining the requirement for, and perform where clinically indicated, Ultrafiltration, MUF, CUF and ZBUF and blood transfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass.
• Administration tasks, for example, purchasing and managing supply inventory.
• Communicating with other members of the team about the person's care.
• Conducted the education and training programmes for student Clinical Perfusionists, PG Doctors and other staff members.

Bachelor of Science - Cardiac Perfusion Technology - Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (2014 - 2018)