GINA VARGHESE
Spring Hill
Summary
Expert Intensive Care Registered Nurse highly trained in intensive care procedures and patient treatments. Competent in ventilator support, wound care and assisted feeding. Equipped to handle needs of critically ill patients and skilled in training junior staff in care standards and safety protocols.
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 9 years of direct
patient care experience. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Andrews War Memorial Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
08.2024 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care level 2 and level 3 ICU patients through appropriate frameworks including safe and effective managements for discharge
- Administer medication safely in line with the medicines policy
- Monitor sick patients utilizing an A-E assessments and escalate as care needed
- Monitor patient vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and initiate corrective actions whenever patient displays adverse symptomology
- Implement and update treatment plans in collaborations with doctors and the multi-disciplinary team
- Works professionally with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians with continued best care practices
- Provision of compassionate care, providing support and assistance with activities of daily living
- Responsible for clean, hazard free and safe environment adhering to infection control policies, procedures, and best practices
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive health records and reports for patients
- Actively taking part in mandatory training program and continuing educational programs
- Deal with anxieties and demands of patients and help families to deal with their loved ones illness or injury
- Assessment of physical needs of patients
- Vigilant monitoring of patients & checking vital signs
- Assessment and correction of arrhythmia
- Pain assessment and management
- Assessment for complications
- Complete neurological assessment
- RASS score assessment for mechanically ventilated patients and management of sedation
- Assessment of patients who develop delirium using CAM ICU score
- Nutritional assessment and administration of feeds through enteral and parenteral route
- Participate in admission and discharge of patients
- Meet the basic needs inclusive of hygienic, elimination & comfort needs
- Care of nasogastric tube for aspiration& feeding
- Assist in Vaso Cath insertion, initiating CVVH, setting up of CVVH filter circuit, following acidosis protocol and completion of CVVH
- Care of urinary catheters and all invasive lines
- Infection prevention using ANTT
- Transportation of critically ill patients for various procedures such as MRI and CT scan
- Administration of drugs through various routes
- Performing transfusion of blood & blood products
- Assist & participating in CPR and prepare for mechanical ventilation
- Maintaining patent airway through suctioning when required
- Check for operated site& drainage
- Assisting in cannulation for hemodialysis, CVC, and midline
- Caring of patients on ventilators and prevention of VAP
- Caring of patients with stomas (ileostomy and colostomy)
- Performing blood sampling for cross match and electrolytes
- Bed sore dressings
- Maintaining records and reports
- Bed side checking of equipment to assure proper functioning
- Counseling patients and families
- End of life care and death care
- Giving health education to patients and families.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
Staff Nurse, Adult Intensive Care Unit
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, United Kingdom
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administer medication safely in line with the Trust’s medicines policy
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitor sick patients utilizing an A-E assessments and escalate as care needed
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitor patient vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and initiate corrective actions whenever patient displays adverse symptomology
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Implement and update treatment plans in collaborations with doctors and the multi-disciplinary team
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Works professionally with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians with continued best care practices
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Provision of compassionate care, providing support and assistance with activities of daily living
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Responsible for clean, hazard free and safe environment adhering to infection control policies, procedures, and best practices
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive health records and reports for patients
- Actively taking part in mandatory training program and continuing educational programs
- Deal with anxieties and demands of patients and help families to deal with their loved ones illness or injury
- Assessment of physical needs of patients
- Vigilant monitoring of patients & checking vital signs
- Assessment and correction of arrhythmia
- Assessment of signs and symptoms of fluid & electrolyte imbalance and provide fluid and electrolyte replacement
- Pain assessment and management
- Assessment for complications
- Complete neurological assessment
- RASS score assessment for mechanically ventilated patients and management of sedation
- Assessment of patients who develop delirium using CAM ICU score
- Nutritional assessment and administration of feeds through enteral and parenteral route
- Participate in admission and discharge of patients
- Meet the basic needs inclusive of hygienic, elimination & comfort needs
- Care of nasogastric tube for aspiration& feeding
- Transport of critically ill patients to other referral hospitals
- Assist in Vaso Cath insertion, initiating CVVH, setting up of CVVH filter circuit, following acidosis protocol and completion of CVVH
- Care of urinary catheters and all invasive lines
- Infection prevention using ANTT
- Transportation of critically ill patients for various procedures such as MRI and CT scan
- Administration of drugs through various routes
- Performing transfusion of blood & blood products
- Assist & participating in CPR and prepare for mechanical ventilation
- Maintaining patent airway through suctioning when required
- Check for operated site& drainage
- Assisting in cannulation for hemodialysis, CVC, and midline
- Caring of patients on ventilators and prevention of VAP
- Caring of patients with stomas (ileostomy and colostomy)
- Performing blood sampling for cross match and electrolytes
- Bed sore dressings
- Maintaining records and reports
- Checking of emergency trolley, airway trolley and transportation bags and ensure all equipment are functional and within the expiry date
- Bed side checking of equipment to assure proper functioning
- Counseling patients and families
- End of life care and death care
- Giving health education to patients and families
- Supervision, teaching and training of newly qualified nurses
- Coordinating and prioritizing patient care, allocation of duties and responsibilities to other nurses working on the shift.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Staff Nurse
King Faisal Medical Complex
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Assessment of antenatal and postnatal mothers
- Monitoring of CTG
- Assessment of high-risk gynae cases and preparation for termination of pregnancy
- Monitoring of fetal well-being
- Preparation of high-risk antenatal cases for immediate termination of pregnancy
- Performing transfusion of blood and blood products
- Assist with gynecologist in the induction of labor
- To provide antenatal care to patients with underlying medical conditions
- Assisting and encouraging early ambulation of postoperative patients
- Check for surgical site and drainage
- Perform surgical site dressing
- Counseling of patients and families
- Health education to patients about newborn care, wound care, care of episiotomy, and healthy puerperium
- Procedures assisted: Extra amniotic catheterization, Induction of labor with prostaglandin tablets, Termination of pregnancy with misoprostol, Vaginal examination, Removal of cervical cirrculage
- Cases experienced: Eclampsia and HELLP syndrome, Preeclampsia toxemia, Placenta previa, Postpartum hemorrhage, Post-partum cardiomyopathy, Placental abruption, Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Ruptured ectopic pregnancy, Ruptured ovarian cyst, Uterine rupture, Gestational diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Ketoacidosis in pregnancy, Antenatal cases with other underlying medical conditions such as epilepsy, mitral valve replacement, and hypertension
- Equipments familiar: Fetal Doppler, Cardiotocography machine, Multichannel monitor, Infusion pumps, ECG machine, Prismaflex CRRT machine.
Staff Nurse
Christian Medical College & Hospital
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Assessment of physical needs of patients
- Vigilant monitoring of patients & checking vital signs
- Assessment and correction of arrhythmia
- Assessment of signs and symptoms of fluid & electrolyte imbalance and provide fluid and electrolyte replacement
- Pain assessment and management
- Assessment for complications
- Complete neurological assessment
- RASS score assessment for mechanically ventilated patients and management of sedation
- Assessment of patients who develop delirium using CAM ICU score
- Nutritional assessment and administration of feeds through enteral and parenteral route
- Participate in admission and discharge of patients
- Meet the basic needs inclusive of hygienic, elimination & comfort needs
- Care of nasogastric tube for aspiration& feeding
- Transport of critically ill patients to other referral hospitals
- Assist in Vaso Cath insertion, initiating CVVH, setting up of CVVH filter circuit, following acidosis protocol and completion of CVVH
- Care of urinary catheters and all invasive lines
- Infection prevention using ANTT
- Transportation of critically ill patients for various procedures such as MRI and CT scan
- Administration of drugs through various routes
- Performing transfusion of blood & blood products
- Assist & participating in CPR and prepare for mechanical ventilation
- Maintaining patent airway through suctioning when required
- Check for operated site& drainage
- Assisting in cannulation for hemodialysis, CVC, and midline
- Caring of patients on ventilators and prevention of VAP
- Caring of patients with stomas (ileostomy and colostomy)
- Performing blood sampling for cross match and electrolytes
- Bed sore dressings
- Maintaining records and reports
- Checking of emergency trolley, airway trolley and transportation bags and ensure all equipment are functional and within the expiry date
- Bed side checking of equipment to assure proper functioning
- Counseling patients and families
- End of life care and death care
- Giving health education to patients and families
- Procedures assisted: Endo tracheal intubation, Defibrillation, Central line insertion, Lumbar puncture, Chest tube insertion, Arterial line insertion, CPR, Urinary catheterization, Nasogastric tube insertion, Pleural tapping, Pericardiocentesis
- Cases experienced: Surgical cases, Cholelithiasis & cholecystectomy, Peritonitis and intestinal obstruction, Hemicolectomy, Abdominoperineal resection (APR), Whipple procedure and pancreatectomy, Appendectomy, Postoperative exploratory laparotomy, Ivor Lewis, Glossectomy, Hysterectomy, Nephrostomy, Medical cases, Pancreatitis, Breast cancer, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Covid Pneumonitis, CVA, Dementia, Alcohol dependence and withdrawal syndrome, Liver failure, Epilepsy and status epileptics, Myasthenia gravis and crisis, Multiple Sclerosis, Landry Guillain Barre Syndrome, Head injuries, Meningitis, Acute Kidney Injury, Bronchopneumonia, Pulmonary TB, COPD, Acute MI, Congestive cardiac failure, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Congestive heart failure, Myocardial infection
- Equipments familiar: Multichannel monitors, Ventilators (Hamilton, Evita, Servo-i, Drager), Infusion Pumps – Alaris (Syringe Pump, Single Channel Infusion Pump and Alaris Pc 8100 Pump Module with Software.) Braun Infusion Pump and Syringe Pump, ECG machine, BP Apparatus, Bronchoscope, Stethoscope, I Gel airway, Bougies, CVC and arterial line transducers, Waters Circuit, Prismaflex CRRT machine.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing -
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW04.2025
10+2 -
St Aloysious Higher Secondary School
01.2008
Matriculation -
Holy Angels English School
01.2006
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Life Support
- Respiratory maintenance
- Metabolic function monitoring
- End of life care
- Renal function management
- Therapy management
- Organ donor procedures
- Ethical Practice
- Problem-Solving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- Family Support
- Resource Utilization
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Assessment
- Honest and Dependable
- Pain Management
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Decision-Making
Professionalregistrations
- Punjab Nurses Registration Council, From 2012
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Oct 2016-August 2020, 17-T-N-0025285
- N M C UK, 26/01/2020 to 31/01/2025, Registered Nurse (Adult General)
- AHPRA, 26/05/2022 to 31/05/2024, Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Trained Nurses association of India, Lifetime membership
Languagesproficiency
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
Vaccinationstatus
Fully Vaccinated
Personalparticulars
Varghese Joseph, Female, 04/16/1991, Registered Nurse (adult - UK), Registered Nurse Australia (Division 1), Indian, Married, U 502, 169 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill, QLD, 4000, Australia, U 502, 169 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill, QLD, 4000, Australia, 0459520837, ginavarghese1991@gmail.com, W0883486, 05/19/2022, 05/18/2032, Fully Completed as per QLD Requirement
Personal Information
- Title: Experienced ICU Registered Nurse
- Visa Status: 189 Permanent Residency Visa
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading books and updating my knowledge
- Listening to music
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Interested in bedside teachings & thereby providing health education to patients and relatives.
Training
22/04/2015, Satguru Paratap Singh Apollo hospitals, Basic life support, Successfully completed
Certification
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- APHRA Registered Nurse - NMW0002622925
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
St. Andrews War Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Adult Intensive Care Unit
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
11.2019 - 01.2024
Staff Nurse
King Faisal Medical Complex
10.2016 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse
Christian Medical College & Hospital
03.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing -
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital
Graduate Certificate - Critical Care Nursing
University of Tech Sydney
10+2 -
St Aloysious Higher Secondary School
Matriculation -
Holy Angels English School