Dayana Vairavan Natarajan
Narara,NSW
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Neurology/Stroke
Gosford Hospital
05.2015 - 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- 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.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dalcross Adventist Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2015
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Education
Critical Care Nursing
West Mead Private Hospital
Westmead, NSW07-2013
Pre Registration Programme For Overseas Qualified
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC03-2010
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery
Holy Spirit Institute of Nursing Education
Mumbai- INDIA11-2003
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Team coordination
- Care planning and care development
- Patient evaluation
- Compassionate and empathy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Maintaining privacy
- Recording and reporting
- Seeking professional guidance and implementing
- Setting up referrals
- Participating ongoing education and updating
- Seizure management
- Tracheostomy management
- Stroke management
- CVAD management
- Wound care
- Dementia and Behaviour management
- Competent in assessing swallow test
- Intravenous therapy
Languages
Tamil
Full Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Neurology/Stroke
Gosford Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Dalcross Adventist Hospital
06.2010 - 05.2015
Critical Care Nursing
West Mead Private Hospital
Pre Registration Programme For Overseas Qualified
University of Ballarat
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery
Holy Spirit Institute of Nursing Education
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