CHITRA PULIKKASSERIL ARJUNAN ACHARI
Alice Springs,Australia
Summary
Versatile Registered Nurse with over 16 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients . Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Renal Ward
CAHS-Alice springs hospital
ALICE SPRINGS , NT
2023.08 - Current
- Accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
- Works with registered nurse scope of practice and according to evidence based practice and legislation.
- Works respectfully and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Participates in coaching, mentoring, and teaching nursing colleagues.
- Participates in quality improvement opportunities.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behavior.
- Follows defined service quality standards , Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality , safe services and workplaces.
- Capacity to work shift work and be redeployed to other clinical areas to meet clinical needs.
Senior RN
Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Hospital
Kuwait , Kuwait
2020.02 - 2022.11
- Maternity Casualty
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
RN
Sabah Maternity Hospital
Kuwait , Kuwait
2015.08 - 2020.02
- Obs & Gyn Wards
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Nursing Officer
Women & Children Hospital
Kerala , India
2009.04 - 2015.01
- Surgery Ward
- Assessed patient's health condition and administered medications accordingly.
- Provided prompt response to medical emergencies in the hospital setting.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of patients.
- Cared for patients by providing comfort measures and emotional support.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, hematology and electrocardiography.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments and procedures.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and surgeries, if required.
- Ensured that all equipment used for patient care is properly sterilized before use.
- Carried out wound dressing and provided post-operative care instructions to the patients.
- Supervised junior nurses in order to ensure quality patient care delivery.
RN
St. Gregorios Medical Mission Hospital
Kerala , India
2007.06 - 2009.04
- Medical ICU
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
RN
Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital
Kerala , India
2006.01 - 2007.02
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments administered to each patient.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Developed effective communication strategies with fellow healthcare professionals regarding patient status updates.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION
KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA2004-12
Skills
- Patient Management
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Wound Care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Relationship Building
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Culturally Sensitive
- Patient Monitoring
- Organizer
- Preceptor
Professional Registration
AHPRA
Registration No: NMW0002711732
Expiry: 31/05/2024
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Malayalam
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Renal Ward
CAHS-Alice springs hospital
2023.08 - Current
Senior RN
Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Hospital
2020.02 - 2022.11
RN
Sabah Maternity Hospital
2015.08 - 2020.02
Nursing Officer
Women & Children Hospital
2009.04 - 2015.01
RN
St. Gregorios Medical Mission Hospital
2007.06 - 2009.04
RN
Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital
2006.01 - 2007.02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION
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