Ann AITKEN
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Profile
A resourceful and creative individual with extensive experience in
Operating Theatre Nursing and Customer service. Efficient and reliable,
organized,capable of establishing priorities,solving problems and making
independent decisions while working very well in a team.
Professional Experience
Since the 9th of March 2015
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, NHS Trust
London, England
General surgery, plastic, laparoscopic, orthopaedic surgery, burns operating
room
From the 13th of October 2014 to the 13th of February 2015
BMI Clementine Churchill Hospital
Harrow, England
General surgery, plastic, orthopaedic, ENT and dental surgery
From the 17th of June 2014 to the 9th of October 2014
MYA cosmetic surgery Clinic
Fitzroy Square, London
Cosmetic surgery : rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, breast reduction and
augmentation, tummy tuck, liposucction
Scrub Nurse
From the 19th of September 2013 to the 8th of January 2014
Return to Practice Nurse ( supervised practice )
St Anthony’s Hospital, North Cheam, Surrey
Operating Room
Orthopaedics: hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopies,
hands, feet
General surgery: hernia, skin graft
Cardiac: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of holistic, evidence based patient care within the
Theatre Department by demonstrating the ability to practice within a team.
Check patient’s identity in accordance with the WHO Surgical Safety List.
Assessment of patient’s identified physical and psychosocial care needs
Maintain patient’s records within agreed standards. Prepare instrumentation
for all the procedures, provide assistance to the surgical team and anticipate
their needs. Ensure patient’s safety and label and despatch specimens in
accordance with hospital policies. Hand over patient to the Recovery team.
From the 15th of July 2013 to the 15th ofAugust 2013
Operating Room Nurse
Aulnay Clinic, Paris, France
Orthopaedics: total hip and knee replacement, knee arthroscopies, spinal
surgery
ENT: septoplasty, tympanoplasty, tonsils and adenoids
Ophtalmology: cataract
Laparoscopic abdominal surgery
General surgery
From the 7th of November 1993 to the 1st of September 2012
Fight Attendant
United Airlines, based in London Heathrow
August 2007- January 2008
Leave of absence from United Airlines in order to work as a Nurse
Operating Room Nurse
Marie Lannelongue Hospital
Paris, France
Thoracic surgery
Cardiac: aortic valve replacement
July 1991- June 1993
Operating Room Nurse
Interim Agency, Paris, France
Orthopaedic, vascular, plastic and general surgery
May 1990- June 1991
Operating Room Nurse
Parc Monceau Clinic, Paris, France
Orthopaedics; hip and knee replacement, knee arthroscopies, back surgery
Plastic and cosmetic surgery: rhinoplasty, breast reduction and augmentation
ENT: septoplasty, tympanoplasty
Vascular: varicose vein stripping, abdominal aortic aneurysm
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to care for
patients within the Operating Theatre. Maintain patient’s records within
agreed standards. Physical preparation and psychological support to patient.
Prepare the instruments for each procedure and provide assistance to the
surgical team. Ensure the patient’s safety and label specimens in accordance
with hospital policies. Hand over the patient to Recovery nurses.
June 1988- April 1990
Registered Nurse in paediatric, oncologic and surgical wards
Interim agencies, Paris, France
Education
Form September 2013 to January 2014
Return to Practice course for Nurses
Kingston University, England
November 2012
NCLEX-RN
Registered Nurse License for New York state
June 1992
Bachelor of Arts in Literature
Sorbonne University, Paris, France
June 1988
Diploma of Registered Nurse
Paris, France
Skills and Accomplishments
Bilingual English - French
Notions of Spanish
Certificates
February 2013
Fitness Instructor Certificate
June 2013
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Awards
Won a Figure Skating competition
Personal Interests
Swimming
Ballet
Socializing
Reading
Traveling