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Alphy Thomas

Alphy Thomas

Slinfold,United Kingdom

Summary

Accomplished nursing professional with four years of diverse experience in high-pressure healthcare environments, adept at delivering exceptional patient care and support. Expertise encompasses effective time management, comprehensive patient assessments, and safe medication administration, ensuring adherence to best practices and policies. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, supervise junior staff, and foster a compassionate environment for both patients and their families. Committed to continuous improvement in care standards and a collaborative approach to healthcare delivery, ready to contribute to a reputable institution dedicated to quality patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Care Assistant

Wellcross grange nursing home
06.2022 - Current
  • Provide high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents, including those with dementia or other complex needs.
  • Supervise and support care assistants in their daily duties, ensuring care plans are followed correctly.
  • Administer medication safely and in accordance with policies and procedures (with appropriate training and certification).
  • Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, while respecting residents' dignity and independence.
  • Monitor residents' health and well-being, reporting changes to nursing staff or managers promptly.
  • Support residents with mobility and physical activities, using hoists or other mobility aids when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, medication administered, and any incidents or changes in condition.
  • Act as a key worker for allocated residents, building trusted relationships with them and their families.
  • Promote a safe, clean, and comfortable environment in line with infection control and health and safety regulations.
  • Participate in team meetings, care reviews, and staff training to ensure continuous improvement in care standards.
  • Lead shifts, delegate responsibilities to junior staff, and ensure smooth running of care routines.
  • Provide emotional support to residents and their families, especially during challenging or end-of-life situations.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.

Registered Nurse-ICU

Aster MIMS kannur
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided patient care in a busy ICU unit serving trauma patients and inpatient surgeries.
  • Provide evidence based care to patients in a comprehensive manner using multidisciplinary approach.
  • Assessing, planning and implementing nursing care according to priority.
  • Assist in resuscitation procedures, Bronchoscopy and endotracheal intubation.
  • Initiate and assist with CPR, emergency intubation, ICD insertion ABP, CVP and PiCCO monitoring.
  • Attending MER calls and co-ordinate the unit.
  • Transportation of critically-ill patients to intra hospital and inter-hospital facilities.
  • Teaching of new staff and student nurses.
  • Ensured that life supporting equipment, such as ventilators, difficult airway trolley are stocked and function properly.
  • Preceptor for new critical care nurses.
  • Attend hospital PACE meeting.
  • Participate in Multidisciplinary meeting.
  • Conduct -In-service education.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities such as policy update, audits and conduct in-service education.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Education

B.Sc. Graduate - Nursing

K. Pandyaraja Ballal Nursing Institute, College Of Nursing
02.2019

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Surgical nursing
  • Pain management
  • Clinical nursing skills
  • Vital signs evaluation
  • Chronic illness management
  • Care planning
  • Palliative care
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Social interaction

Timeline

Senior Care Assistant

Wellcross grange nursing home
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse-ICU

Aster MIMS kannur
01.2021 - 02.2022

B.Sc. Graduate - Nursing

K. Pandyaraja Ballal Nursing Institute, College Of Nursing
Alphy Thomas