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Geena George

25/ 26 Palm Circuit, Ross

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 Critical Care, Medical, Surgical, Renal Nursing, Post Anaesthesia Care, 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 Research and Critical Care 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

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Renal Ward, Satellite and Acute Dialysis Unit

Alice Springs Hospital
02.2020 - Current
  • Working as Full-time Registered Nurse in Renal ward, KDU (Acute dialysis Unit) and Flynn drive dialysis unit (Satellite Dialysis Unit)
  • Had Haemodialysis 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
  • Dialysed patient on New Patient protocol, Missed HD Pathway, ICU pathway, Dialysis Disequilibrium syndrome, Uraemia, Blood transfusion and Iron transfusion during Haemodialysis
  • Trained and Conducted Peer In-services on peritoneal dialysis Exchange (APD and CAPD), PD Sampling, Intra peritoneal antibiotics, IP Heparin administration, and Blood transfusion
  • 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, Prepared Questionnaires and done Audits on Blood and Blood products administration,
  • 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 Orthopaedics 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.

RN - Oncology Department

Chris O’ Brien Life House Hospital
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 centred 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, Ileal 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
  • Care of patients with 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 – Oncology Department

Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Health
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, Foley's catheterization, bladder wash, blood transfusion etc. under supervision
  • Used Feeding Modalities such as PEG feeding, NG and NJ feedings under supervision
  • 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 under supervision
  • 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 under supervision
  • 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.

RN(Nursing Officer)- Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Worked as a full time Registered Nurse in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit
  • 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 Haemodynamic 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
  • Taken care of patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pneumothorax and Haemothorax, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Mitral and/or Aortic Valve Replacements or Repairs, Ventricular assist device implantation, Video-Assisted thoracoscopic surgery, Decortication.

RN Medical-Surgical ICU

Hamdard Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research
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 Non-invasive 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 fibrillation 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 anaesthesia, maintaining fluid balance chart and assess and prevent any postoperative complications.
  • Administration of antibiotics and continuous intravenous fluids as per the order.
  • Taken care of patients with Myocardial Infarction, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Multi-system failure, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Drug overdoses, Upper/Lower Respiratory tract infection, Diabetes Mellitus/ Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hypertension, Acute Respiratory Distress syndrome, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Stroke, Seizures, Post-operative patients.

RN -GI Surgery ICU and Liver Transplantation Unit

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Worked as full time registered nurse in GI Surgery ICU and Liver Transplantation Unit.
  • Assess and monitor patients in the immediate postoperative period and formulate plan of care.
  • Provide care to patients after major surgeries like liver transplant, pancreatico-duodenectomy, hepatectomy, gastrectomy etc.
  • Use medical equipment (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.

Education

Certificate IV -Training And Assessment - Trainer And Assessor Course- Currently Enrolled

RAM Training Services
Gold Coast, QLD

Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses -

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
03.2019

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Nursing -

All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
05.2015

Higher Secondary -

Girideepam Bethany Central School
Kottayam, Kerala, India
03.2011

Skills

  • Acute Haemodialysis Nurse
  • Advanced life support trained
  • Team Leader - communication, Co-ordination, Assessment, Planning and Evaluation
  • Preceptor and Mentor
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Quality development programs, Audits
  • Peer group In-services
  • IT skills in MS office and Word
  • Critical care patients care
  • Renal, Medical and Surgical Patient Management
  • Conservative Management and Pal care
  • Pre- and Post-op Care
  • pre- and post-transplantation care

Nursing Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Division 1), NMW0002274927 valid until 31/05/25

Accomplishments


  • Preceptor and Student Support Award- for imparting valuable insights and knowledge, for showing dedication, initiative, hard work & effective communication. Goes beyond and above to support students and colleagues at all times

Certification

  • ACCCN Certification - Certified ALS team member
  • Haemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis Trained
  • Team leader and Preceptorship trained
  • Fire Warden Trained
  • IV cannulation and Venepuncture competency

Languages

English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

RN, Renal Ward, Satellite and Acute Dialysis Unit

Alice Springs Hospital
02.2020 - Current

RN - Oncology Department

Chris O’ Brien Life House Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2019

Student Nurse – Oncology Department

Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Health
03.2019 - 03.2019

RN(Nursing Officer)- Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences
07.2018 - 01.2019

RN Medical-Surgical ICU

Hamdard Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research
05.2017 - 06.2018

RN -GI Surgery ICU and Liver Transplantation Unit

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences
08.2015 - 01.2017

Certificate IV -Training And Assessment - Trainer And Assessor Course- Currently Enrolled

RAM Training Services

Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses -

Deakin University

Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Nursing -

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Higher Secondary -

Girideepam Bethany Central School

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