GIGI CHACKO
GRAFTON,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes, enhancing patient outcomes through expert medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in patient assessments and staff leadership, consistently fostering high-quality healthcare environments. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and empathy, significantly improving patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- 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.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Overseas
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 25 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Nursing
Karnataka , India09.2013
Skills
- Schedule drug administration and maintanence
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Family Education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Removing sutures
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes
05.2022 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Overseas
09.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Nursing
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