Anusha Ponnukuttan
56 Swann Street,Victoria
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Nurse with 3.5 years of experience in medical ward. Adept at providing comprehensive patient care and education with talent for leading by example. Successful at supervising multiple wards while giving best-in-class patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northeast Health
Wangaratta, VIC
07.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse - Renal ward
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham , Flintshire , United Kingdom
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered excellent care and management of acute and chronic pain.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Counselled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering high acuity patients per shift.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
Staff nurse - Surgical ward
Government medical college
Thrissur, Kerala, India
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments
Staff nurse- Medical ward
Government Medical college Thrissur
Mulamkunnathukavu, Thrissur, India
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Provided rehabilitation care and emotional support to patients and their relatives during difficult times.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Carefully monitored, recorded and reported changes in patient symptoms to deliver best care practices.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration
- Worked closely with nursing staff to conduct ward rounds.
- Supported surgical procedures and provided post-operative care.
- Collected blood samples with excellent phlebotomy skills.
Education
BSC Nursing - Nursing
Government college of nursing
Thrissur, Kerala, IndiaSkills
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient admission
- Carrying out peritoneal dialysis
- Patient management
- Documenting vitals
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Colostomy care
- Taking vitals
- Wound care specialist
- Catheters
- Patient discharging
- Blood transfusion
Affiliations
- Nursing and midwifery Board APHRA Australia :
Registration Number:NMW0002742567
- Nursing council of New Zealand :
Registration Number: 332764
- Nursing and Midwifery council of UK:
Registration number:22F1566O
- Kerala and Nurses and Midwifery council India:
Registration number:KL03201900063
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northeast Health
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Renal ward
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
03.2022 - Current
Staff nurse - Surgical ward
Government medical college
03.2020 - 12.2020
Staff nurse- Medical ward
Government Medical college Thrissur
01.2019 - 01.2020
BSC Nursing - Nursing
Government college of nursing