Gideon Baskaran
Craigieburn,VIC
Summary
To maintain excellence in nursing service delivery in the establishment and to continue commitment and dedication to the clinical work. Knowledgeable Associate Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across a 20-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality, and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Melbourne Private Hospital (Intensive Care Unit)
02.2011 - Current
Casual Nurse Bank
Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.2010 - Current
- Intensive Care Unit
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Melbourne Private Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2011
- Intensive Care Unit
Intensive Care Student
Melbourne Private Intensive Care unit
02.2008 - 01.2009
Team leader
Melbourne Private Hospital
11.2007 - 02.2008
- Cardio thoracic unit
Registered Nurse
Nursing Australia
01.2006 - 12.2007
- RN in CCU
Registered Nurse
Melbourne Private Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2007
- Cardio thoracic unit
Registered Nurse
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
06.2002 - 12.2003
- Registered Nurse
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
Chennai , Tamil Nadu, India05.2002
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Nursing – Intensive Care -
Australian Catholic University
Fitzroy, VIC01.2008
Advanced Diploma in Nursing -
Latrobe University
Bundoora, VIC01.2004
Skills
- Attending METCALL and Code BLUE, assisting in cardio thoracic emergency – CALS/ open chest in ICU
- Staff Rostering
- Team leading
- Staffing unit based on patients acuity
- Everyday planning in admitting and discharging patients from ICU
- Annual Performance appraisal for staff members
- Admitting patients from operating theatre following cardio thoracic surgeries, abdominal surgeries, Neuro surgeries and admitting patients from emergency department with acute medical emergencies
- Care of renal failure patients with hemofiltration, and TPE using Prisma flex Care of patients' epicardial pacing
- Post-operative observations and care of Swan Ganz Catheter, IABP
- Advanced mechanical ventilation management for invasive and non-invasive ventilation
- Critical care analysis and management of deteriorating patients
- Proving Nursing care interventions based on evidence based practice
- Qualified in Advanced life support (ALS and CALS)
- Maintaining good interpersonal, public relations and customer service
- Following organization OHS policy, infection control standards, and policy and procedures
- Providing cover for nurse unit manager while on leave
- Led implementation of QR code scanned monthly newsletters for communicating safety standards
- Completed Manual Handling Train the trainer courses and manual handling assessor for unit
- Designed ICU discharge checklist for staff and ICU information brochure for patient
- Lead role in running education sessions as part of cardiac special interest groups
- Conducted numerous interviews alongside NUM for staff recruitment
- Responsible for updating and amending policy and protocol
- Experienced in care of neurosurgical, trauma, and oncology patients at Royal Melbourne Hospital
Professional Development And Achievements
- Lead role in Met Calls and Codes in ward.
- Preceptor to undergraduate students, Post graduate students and new staff at Melbourne Private Hospital
- CALS(Cardiac Advanced Life Support) trained and actively participated in CALS resus in the unit
- NUM cover for couples of times
- Responsible for duty rostering of ICU staff via kronos rostering software
- Completed Manual Handling Train the trainer courses and manual handling assessor for the unit
- Designed ICU discharge checklist for staff and ICU information brochure for patient
- Lead role in running education sessions as a part of cardiac special interest groups
- Conducted numerous interview alongside NUM for staff recruitment
- Responsible for updating and amending policy and protocol
- Yearly Staff appraisals
Short Courses Attended
- Ignite your leadership course from Healthscope Leadership Academy (12/10/2023)
- Cardiac Advanced Life Support Course (Royal Melbourne Hospital ,2023)
- Advanced Life Support Provider Course (Australian Resuscitation Council)-Royal Melbourne Hospital 2010
Nursing Employment
- Associate Nurse Unit Manager, 2011, Present, Intensive care unit, Melbourne Private Hospital
- Casual Nurse Bank, February 2010, Present, Royal Melbourne Hospital Intensive Care Unit
- Clinical Nurse Specialist, June 2011, Present, Intensive Care Unit, Melbourne Private Hospital
- Critical Care Registered Nurse, February 2008, May 2011, Intensive Care Unit, Melbourne Private Hospital
- Intensive Care Student, February 2008, January 2009, Melbourne Private Intensive Care unit
- Team leader, November 2007, February 2008, Cardio thoracic unit, Melbourne Private Hospital
- Intensive Care, September 2007, November 2007, 12 week rotation
- Registered Nurse, July 2004, September 2007, Cardio thoracic unit, Melbourne Private Hospital
- Registered Nurse, 2006 January, December 2007, Casual employment with Nursing Australia
- Registered Nurse, June 2002, December 2003, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
References
- Chitra Ganesan, Associate Unit Manager, 0426141523
- Jenny Motiani, Nurse Educator ICU, 0432337103
Timeline
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Melbourne Private Hospital (Intensive Care Unit)
02.2011 - Current
Casual Nurse Bank
Royal Melbourne Hospital
02.2010 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Melbourne Private Hospital
02.2008 - 05.2011
Intensive Care Student
Melbourne Private Intensive Care unit
02.2008 - 01.2009
Team leader
Melbourne Private Hospital
11.2007 - 02.2008
Registered Nurse
Nursing Australia
01.2006 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse
Melbourne Private Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2007
Registered Nurse
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
06.2002 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Nursing -
Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Nursing – Intensive Care -
Australian Catholic University
Advanced Diploma in Nursing -
Latrobe University
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