Patient Safety Surgical Assistant

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: EMMACULATE MARENYA

Phone: +254*********

Email: *********@*****.***

Date of Birth: 30TH DEC 1996

Nationality: KENYAN

Professional Profile

A dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled Operating Department Practitioner

(ODP) with five years of experience supporting surgical teams in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care. Adept at maintaining high levels of patient safety and supporting clinical procedures with strong knowledge of surgical instruments, infection control, and emergency protocols and committed to delivering outstanding perioperative care in a high-pressure environment. Core Skills and Competencies

~ Pre-, intra-, and post-operative care

~ Anaesthetic support and airway management

~ Scrub and circulating duties

~ Infection prevention and control

~ Patient monitoring and vital signs interpretation

~ Manual handling and patient positioning

~ Emergency response and resuscitation (ILS/ALS)

~ Sterile field preparation and instrument handling

~ Knowledge of national healthcare standards and legislation Professional Experience

Operating Department Practitioner

Kiambu Level 5 Hospital

2019 to present

Key Responsibilities

~ Prepared the operating theatre for various surgical procedures, ensuring equipment and instruments were sterile and functional.

~ Assisted anaesthetists in airway management and administration of anaesthesia.

~ Supported surgeons as scrub practitioner during procedures, anticipating instrument needs.

~ Monitored patients’ vital signs and responded quickly to changes in condition.

~ Maintained meticulous patient records and adhered to infection control protocols.

~ Participated in emergency code blue situations and post-operative recovery.

~ Trained and mentored new staff and student ODPs. Student ODP / Trainee Placement

Kiambu Level 5 Hospital

JAN 2017 to SEP 2019

~ Rotated across anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery units during training.

~ Gained hands-on experience in patient preparation, airway management, instrument setup, and recovery care.

~ Completed clinical competencies under supervision and maintained reflective practice log.

Education and Qualifications

~Diploma in Operating Department Practice

~TRICENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, NAIROBI CITY

~2016 TO 2019

~ Completed clinical placements in anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery Certifications & Training

~ Immediate Life Support (ILS) / Advanced Life Support (ALS)

~ Manual Handling and Basic Life Support (BLS)

~ Infection Control Training

References

1. DR. MARY MAINA

Gynaecologist

Cell: +254*********

2.JULIET WANJOHI

Nursing office theatre in-charge Kiambu hospital

cell: +254*********

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