Aravind Kanchanalayam Muraleedharan

Work History

Southwest Healthcare

Warrnambool, VIC

03.2021 - Current

Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff compitencies for validity.
Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

Southwest Healthcare

Warrnambool, VIC

04.2019 - Current

Utilises specialist nursing knowledge, skills and experience to assess, coordinate and review stage-5 Renal disease patients and assist consultant in anaemia and mineral bone disorder management.
Provides discipline specific expertise and effective nursing care, in partnership with patients, their families, and other health professionals, for patients undertaking renal replacement home therapies.
Functions effectively as a senior member of the renal multidisciplinary team and contributes to workplace activities, working collaboratively to assist and support the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in achieving the goals of the service.
Provide training, mentoring and assistance to the new staff commencing their role within the department.
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.

Ministry Of Health Kuwait

Kuwait , Kuwait

12.2013 - 05.2018

Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

N M Virani Wockhardt Hospital

Rajkot, Gujarat

08.2009 - 08.2012

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.