Geena George
Alice Springs,Australia
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse currently registered with APHRA, with over 7 years of experience, Committed to patient care, self- motivated and proven ability to work as a part of highly functioning team. As an enthusiastic team player, deeply committed to delivering high quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes as a member of a multidisciplinary team, Passionate for delivering a patient centered care with excellent clinical expertise and interpersonal-skills. I have an extensive clinical experience in Medical, Surgical, Renal Nursing and willing to undertake postgraduate certificate in nursing. I have a sound clinical decision making and problem solving skills and hands on and evidence based approach to nursing.
My goal is to achieve excellence in the field of Renal Nursing and to attain a challenging career where I can provide outstanding care and contribute to the best of my knowledge and competency, to apply my skills for the benefit of the organization as well as myself; To provide comprehensive supportive environment and treatment to people with respect, choice, integrity and dignity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Registered Nurse Level 2
Alice Springs Hospital
Alice Springs, Australia
02.2020 - Current
- Worked as Full-time Registered Nurse in Renal ward, KDU (Acute dialysis Unit) and Flynn drive dialysis unit (Satellite Dialysis Unit)
- Had Hemodialysis training from Flynn drive dialysis unit
- Conducted team huddles, communicated and co-coordinated with the Multi-disciplinary team including Doctors, allied health team and colleagues with regards to patients as a team leader in Renal ward
- Dialyzed patient on New Patient protocol, Missed HD Pathway, ICU pathway, Dialysis Disequilibrium syndrome, Uremia, Blood transfusion and Iron transfusion during Hemodialysis
- Trained and Conducted Peer In-services on peritoneal dialysis Exchange (APD and CAPD), PD Sampling, Intra peritoneal antibiotics and IP Heparin administration
- Provided Education, preceptor and mentor to students, new graduates, new and junior staffs
- Did In-service on NSQHS standards- Blood Management, Medication safety, Recognizing and responding to acute deterioration; Peer group trainings on Heparin infusion, VAC dressing, Vera flow, Pre-operative insulin infusion, wound dressings and PCA pumps
- Conducted MEWs audit, Work health and safety Audit
- Did training on Fire warden, Team leading, Advanced Life support (ACCCN), Preceptorship
- Assisted in providing feedbacks on policy updating and performance narrative reports
- Skilled in MS office and word documentations
- Managed patients with Medical, Surgical and Orthopedics conditions who were admitted as an outliers in Renal ward
- Managed patients on conservative care, Pre and Post Op
- Care and Palliation/ End of life care
- Managed patient with acute and chronic renal disease on dialysis, renal transplant, acute transplant rejection, Pre- transplant workup and Pre- and post-renal Biopsy patients.
Full-time Registered Nurse
Chris O’ Brien Lifehouse Hospital
Camperdown, Australia
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked as a Full-time Registered Nurse in Surgical Oncology ward with high turnover of patients
- Worked in an acute surgical setting receiving Head and Neck, ENT, Plastics and Urology post-operative patients from Recovery and from admission clinics/ Day therapy
- Patient centered and team approach with patient safety as the top priority
- Handover using ISBAR technique while receiving patients, transferring, telephone conversation and so on
- Followed 5 moments of Hand hygiene and infection control policies
- Management of Surgical drains such as Bellovac drains, JP drains, Minivac, Penrose drains, Colostomies, Ilieal conduits etc
- Management of patients with Tracheostomy, AIRVO, PCA pumps, Syringe drivers and Pain busters
- Admission and discharge/Transfer Processes
- Preparing patients for Theatres or Imaging
- Perform procedures such as Accessing PICC lines, CVADs, TPN administration, PEG feeding, NG feeding, Surgical dressing, ECG, Bladder Scan, Bladder wash, Enema, Circulatory Obs, Flap and Neuro-Vascular Obs
- Routine Post-operative Obs
- DVT prophylaxis
- Comprehensive care by Liaising with the Team and allied health such as Physiotherapy, Dietician, Speech path, Occupational therapy and Social worker
- Handled cases such as Mastectomy, Breast Lipofiling, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, D&C, Extended Total Abdominal Hysterectomy, Salpingopherectomy, Segmental Mandebulectomy, Maxillectomy, Bilateral Neck dissection, Maxillary reconstruction, Subtotal glossectomy, Free flap reconstruction, Tracheostomy, Split skin graft, Superficial Parotidectomy, Bilateral implant removal and wound debridement, Excision of Small cell Carcinoma.
Student Nurse
Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Health
Victoria, Australia
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary Australian nursing practice and acquired knowledge about the Australian healthcare system
- Performed Initial and ongoing assessment of patients and made care plans for individualistic care
- Provided comprehensive patient care and prioritization according to the order of importance and time management
- Performed various procedures such as bladder scan, Foleys catheterization, bladder wash, blood transfusion etc
- Used Feeding Modalities such as PEG feeding, NG and NJ feedings
- Participated in patient care within the scope of practice
- Took handover of the patient from the previous duty staff using ISOBAR
- Assessed the patient's condition and progress in detail and early detection of deteriorating symptoms
- Vigilant with medication safety
- Prepared and administered medications at due timings by maintaining eight rights
- Involved in admission and discharge processes
- Strictly followed policies regarding controlled medications
- Followed five moments of hand hygiene
- Performed nursing procedures according to hospital policy guidelines
- Assisted the doctor in procedures, ward rounds
- Accessed Chemo-ports, sub-cuts and blood sampling and handling of PICC lines and central venous access devices
- Communicated effectively with clients, family members and team members
- Checked resuscitation trolley, anaphylactic box, hypoglycemic kit on each shift
- Efficient in using various equipment like ECG Machine, Monitors, Syringe drives
- Syringe pumps and Infusion Pumps, PCA pumps, feeding pumps etc
- Practiced manual handling techniques using assistive devices and equipment
- Established rapport with diverse patient population with excellent interpersonal skills
- Fulfilled the criteria of competency to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia.
Full Time Registered Nurse (Nursing Officer)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur
Raipur, India
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked as a full time Registered Nurse and able to work unsupervised in the ICU
- Efficient in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions required for patients pre and post-surgery
- Adept in pre-operative and post-operative care after cardiac surgery
- Proficient in the use on ventilators, Defibrillators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, arterial blood gas monitors, Cardiac Biomarker checking machines, Body fluid warmers etc
- Assisted the physician in various therapeutic and diagnostic procedures like endotracheal intubation, chest tube insertion, central line insertion, lumbar puncture, tracheostomy, nasogastric tube insertion, etc
- Competent in maintaining the highest standard of patient care with all aseptic technique
- Preparation of patient unit, maintaining records and reports
- Continuous monitoring of Hemodynamic status, Arterial blood gases, Ventilator settings, Drains and urine output
- Weaning the patient off the ventilator according to the doctor’s orders and extubation
- Physical, mental support and Health education to the patient and family
- Admission, discharge and transfer of the client
- Proficient in supervising nursing staff with their clinical activities and taking classes for them as and when required
- Efficient in managing skills used for coordinating staff and sequencing observations and procedures
- Initiate interventional measures as appropriate for cardiac emergencies
- Give early appropriate and adequate treatment following the nursing process based on the priority
- Nursing documentation in a precise and concise manner
- Maintain appropriate and accurate records regarding patient care
- Handled cases such as Rheumatic Heart Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pneumothorax and Hemothorax, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Mitral and/or Aortic Valve Replacements or Repairs, Ventricular assist device implantation, Video-Assisted thoracoscopic surgery, Decortication.
Full Time Registered Nurse
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Associated HAH Centenary Hospital
New Delhi, India
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked as a full-time Registered nurse and capable of working independently with a patient load of two to three in the ICU
- Care of patients in both Medical and Surgical ICU
- Handling of Mechanical Ventilators, Defibrillators, Bipap machines, Invasive and Noninvasive monitors, Syringe pumps, ECG machines etc
- Comprehensive care of critically ill patient on mechanical ventilator with multiple inotropic support, central lines, arterial lines; Management of intercostal and mediastinal drains, abdominal drains and monitoring arterial blood gas
- Preventive and promotive health care of patients admitted in ICU as well as emergency management of patients suffering from cardiac arrest, ventricular fibrillations etc
- Intravenous cannula insertion and management
- Assisting in life saving procedures such as ET intubation, CPR and defibrillation
- Receiving Postoperative patients and immediate post-operative care and stabilization and transfer to step down ICU
- Post-operative Vitals monitoring, nausea and pain management, oxygen administration, assessing the level of consciousness, weaning from the effect of anesthesia, maintaining fluid balance chart and assess and prevent any postoperative complications
- Administration of antibiotics and continuous intravenous fluids as per the order
- Early mobilization post operatively
- Maintain appropriate and accurate written records regarding patient care
- Handled cases such as Myocardial Infarction, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Multi-system failure, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Unstable overdoses, Upper/Lower Respiratory tract infection, Diabetes Mellitus/ Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypertension, Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Stroke, Seizures, Post-operative patients.
Full Time Registered Nurse
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
New Delhi, India
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Worked as full time registered nurse
- Assess and monitor patients in the immediate postoperative period and formulate plan of care
- Provide care to patients after major surgeries like liver transplant, pancreaticoduodenectomy, hepatectomy, gastrectomy etc
- Use medical equipments (ECG, Cardiac monitor, OBS machine, Airway etc.)
- Handling post – operative care including wound dressing, drain removal and suture removal
- Intravenous cannula insertion and management
- Care of critically ill surgical patients with life supportive measures like mechanical ventilator and assist for emergency procedures like ET intubation, CPR and Defibrillation
- Care of patients with CVC, Ostomy, Continuous NG tube feeding, jejunostomy feeding, surgical wound etc
- Administration of total parenteral nutrition, IV antibiotics, narcotic medications (Schedule 8), analgesics, blood and blood products according to hospital policies
- Preparing and sending patients for various procedures such as X-ray, percutaneous trans biliary drainage, USG, FNAC, endoscopy, operation etc
- Performed CPR, first aid and provided comfort to the patients and family
- Performed nursing skills safely as required such as management and insertion of indwelling catheters, administering oral, subcutaneous and IV medications, blood and blood products, setting up IV infusion pumps and syringe drivers
- Ensure accurate and up to date maintenance of patient's medical record and ensure confidentiality
- Attend in-service education programs and trainings to enhance knowledge
- Participating in multidisciplinary approach for meeting the comprehensive care which includes admission, in hospital stay, inter-hospital transfer and the discharge of the patient
- Assisting the patients in attaining hygienic and nutritional needs
- To provide psychological support to the patient and to the relatives
- Record post – operative progress in documented form
- Handled cases such as Orthotopic Liver transplantation, Whipple's procedure, Extrahepatic portal venous obstruction repair, Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage, Gastric pull up, Transhiatal Esophagectomy, Cancer Esophagus, Cancer Stomach, Cancer Pancreas, Cancer Colon, Cancer Rectum, Acute and chronic & necrotizing pancreatitis, Portal hypertension, Acute and Chronic liver disease and Cirrhosis, Alcoholic liver disease, Non-cholestatic Liver disease, Biliary Atresia, Esophageal strictures and varices, Hepatitis, Biliary obstruction, Gastric, Duodenal and Peptic ulcers.
Education
Return to Practice/ Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses - Nursing Practice
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC03-2019
Bachelor of science in Nursing -
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
New Delhi, India05-2015
Higher Secondary -
Girideepam Bethany Central School, Kottayam, Kerala
Kerala, India03-2011
Skills
- Acute Hemodialysis Nurse
- Advanced life support trained
- Team Leader - communication, Co-ordination, Assessment, Planning and Evaluation
- Preceptor and Mentor
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Quality development programs
- Peer group In-services
- IT skills in MS office and Word
- Renal, Medical and Surgical Patient Mx
- Conservative Mx and Pal care
- Pre- and Post-op Care
- pre- and post transplantation care
- Critical care patients care
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 29/12/1993
- Gender: Female
Current Address
Unit 25/ 26 Palm Circuit, Alice Springs, NT, 0870, Australia
Nursing Registration
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Division 1), NMW0002274927 valid until 31/05/24
- Delhi Nursing Council, RN: 59923 RM: 59923
Certification
- ACCCN Certification - Certified ALS team member
- Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis Trained
- Team leader and Preceptorship trained
- Fire Warden Trained
- IV cannulation and Venepuncture competancy
Accomplishments
- Preceptor and Student Support Award- for imparting valuable insights and knowledge, for showing dedication, initiative, hardwork & effective communication. Goes beyond and above to support students and colleagues at all times
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Affiliations
- Guitarist
- learning Python Programming
- learning Cyber security
- Swimming
Disclaimer
19/12/2023, Alice Springs, NT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Full Time Registered Nurse Level 2
Alice Springs Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Full-time Registered Nurse
Chris O’ Brien Lifehouse Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2019
Student Nurse
Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Health
03.2019 - 03.2019
Full Time Registered Nurse (Nursing Officer)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur
07.2018 - 01.2019
Full Time Registered Nurse
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research and Associated HAH Centenary Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2018
Full Time Registered Nurse
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
08.2015 - 01.2017
Return to Practice/ Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses - Nursing Practice
Deakin University
Bachelor of science in Nursing -
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Higher Secondary -
Girideepam Bethany Central School, Kottayam, Kerala
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