MERIN MATHEW
Shepparton,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Grutzner House,GV Health Hospital
08.2018 - Current
- Provided support during organizational transitions or changes in leadership by maintaining open lines of communication with staff and addressing concerns promptly.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and coordinating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Participated actively in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates, developing job descriptions, and providing input on hiring decisions.
- Managed critical incidents effectively to ensure the safety of patients and staff members in high-stress situations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families through open communication channels, education, and support services.
- Promoted professional development among nursing staff via regular mentoring sessions and educational opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by maintaining accurate documentation and conducting thorough audits.
Registered Nurse
Harmony Village Aged Care
10.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse(Div-1 Grade 5)
Sale Elderly Citizens Village
- Administer medications, observe patients for signs and symptoms of changes in condition, change dressings, take and record vitals and document, falls risk assessment and monitor, actively involve in motivational therapies for a quality life for the resident, create and maintain liaison with doctors and patients’ families, provide support both (medical and psychological) to patients and families during end of life care, complete all paperwork and document as required.
Internship and observationship
West Gate Aged Care Facility
- Assess the patients condition, check vitals, document and report to Nurse Incharge, prepare the patient for surgery and post surgical care and report the condition to Incharge, assessment and complete the skill assessments.
Internship and observationship
Batlow Hospital
- Upon admission, I assess patients with regards to their diagnosis and assess falls risk, skin tear, dietary assessment and provide appropriate allied health services for prompt appraisal and intervention of their condition.
Registered Theatre Nurse
Lakeshore Hopsital and Research Centre
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Ensure all surgical equipment are sterilized before the operations, counts all instruments, sponges and other tools and informs the surgeon of the count, removes tools and equipment from the operating area, sterilize operation room to prevent infections, run required tests and prepare patients for the surgery, give emotional support to patients and families before the surgery, inform about all the operation procedures to patients, monitor patient after the surgery and arrange to transport her to the unit.
Registered Theatre Nurse
Sri Venketeshswera Hospital and Research Centre
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Assist in surgical procedures by setting up the room before the operation, working with the doctor during surgery and preparing the patient for the move to the recovery room, ensure the operating room is clean and ready to be set up, prepare the instruments and equipment needed for the surgery, counts all sponges, instruments, needles and other tools and preserves the sterile environment by “scrubbing in,”, ensure all surgical equipment are sterilized before the operations, counts all instruments, sponges and other tools and informs the surgeon of the count, removes tools and equipment from the operating area, sterilize operation room to prevent infections, run required tests and prepare patients for the surgery, give emotional support to patients and families before the surgery, inform about all the operation procedures to patients, monitor patient after the surgery and arrange to transport her to the unit.
Education
Registered Nurse
MWT
Overseas Graduate Bridging For Nurses10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Rajiv Ghandhi University of Health Science,
Bangalore,India09.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Planning
Timeline
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Grutzner House,GV Health Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Harmony Village Aged Care
10.2017 - Current
Registered Theatre Nurse
Lakeshore Hopsital and Research Centre
01.2012 - 06.2012
Registered Theatre Nurse
Sri Venketeshswera Hospital and Research Centre
12.2009 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse(Div-1 Grade 5)
Sale Elderly Citizens Village
Internship and observationship
West Gate Aged Care Facility
Internship and observationship
Batlow Hospital
Registered Nurse
MWT
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Rajiv Ghandhi University of Health Science,
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