Aswathy Manu

• 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.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Participate in MDT meetings & present relevant clinical data about patients progress to reach established care goals.

The department cares for patients who underwent elective and emergency surgeries, emergency assessment and treatment of

Gynaecology condition such as PV Bleeding, Abdominal pain due to gynae cause, Gynae oncology, and early pregnancy

complications such as abdominal pain and PV Bleeding, ealy pregnancy loss.

My role as a staff nurse includes

• the direct care of all these patients including preliminary patient examination to ascertain patient`s conditions to

determine if they need surgical interventions.

• Ensure all pre-operative checks and investigations have been carried out and prepare patients for surgery.

Typical presentations are for Hysterectomy, urogynaecology repairs, emergency early pregnancy interventions such as ectopic

and surgical management of miscarriages, alongside diagnostic and symptomatic management of gynae oncology patients.

• Post-operative care of patients, receiving handover, completing initial clinical observations and monitoring of patients following surgery.
• Giving post-operative advice and medication information on discharge.
• Receiving referrals from GP, Community midwives, Oncology CNS and from EPAS.
• Chasing blood results and arranging scans, analysing and escalating to the appropriate member of the team.
• Proving emotional support and showing empathy to women who had early pregnancy loss and referring them to early pregnancy loss support midwives.
• Taking in charge of the department and coordinating the ward and maintain team work.
• Send appropriate referrals and communicate co-ordinate with other multi-disciplinary team
• Maintain confidentiality of patients information and proper documentation.
• Educated patients on postoperative care, promoting faster healing times and better long-term outcomes.
• Prepare patients for surgical interventions.
• Receive patients from recovery & continue monitoring to ensure recovery from anaesthesia and prevent complications.
• Reduced postoperative complications through careful monitoring and timely interventions.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the surgical unit by identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging medical situations.
• Improved team efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and coordinating with fellow nurses, physicians, and support staff.
• Maintained a sterile surgical environment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff members.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with various medical conditions.
• Perform wound dressing.
• Perform NG Tube insertion and provide RT feed and PEG feed.
• Assess the nutritional status of the patient and maintain intake and output chart.
• Insertion of peripheral lines and urinary catheter under aseptic technique.
• Teaching clients and families about different aspects of health care.
• Start, maintain and discontinue intravenous lines for administration of fluids, blood or blood products and medications.
• Attend wards rounds with the doctors.
• Arrange necessary investigations requested by the doctors and collect and inform the doctors about the reports.
• Maintain proper records and reports.

• Prepared students for successful completion of licensure exams by reviewing key content areas and test-taking strategies thoroughly.
• Organized and led skill-building workshops, focusing on topics like medication administration, wound care, and patient assessment techniques.
• Promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactive discussions and group activities during tutoring sessions.
• Enhanced student understanding of nursing concepts by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies in tutoring sessions.