RAVI KUMAR SURESH KUMAR
Hamlyn Terrace
Summary
CAREER OBJECTIVES To work as an experienced and dynamic care-centered Nurse Practitioner proudly practicing in diagnosing diseases and performing attentive patient examinations. To be a well-trained professional known for informing others of wellness programs and disease prevention strategies. Composed and driven with an attitude that is always upbeat. Being a full time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse since 2017 possessing excellent communication and organizational skills providing compassionate primary, acute or chronic illness care , gained talents in reviewing imaging and pathology reports with outstanding knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Wyong Public Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
Nurse Practitioner Telehealth Locum
Northern Health
03.2022 - Current
- Actively listened to clients, handled health concerns quickly through video conference and escalated major issues to emergency department.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients liaising with multidisciplinary team.
Nurse Practitioner Aged Care
RFBI Lakehaven
02.2022 - Current
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Nurse Practitioner
RAAF Base Williamtown
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment of migraines.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Nurse Practitioner
Spring Medical Group
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment of migraines.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries, and changed dressings.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care to support patient needs.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Registered Nurse -Advanced Practice Nurse
Wyong Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Performs Triage role & Resus role and a Clinical Initiative Nurse (CIN ) being a senior RN in the department with more than 5000 hrs of APN experience.
- Performed active role as a Trauma Nurse and Emergency Response Team leader in the department.
- Performs active role as APN (advanced practice nurse) in emergency department since 2017 following completion of ALS, Advanced airway certificate Triage certificate and completion of APN package.
- Promptly responds to and perform emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition.
- Accepts responsibilities delegated by the team leader and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned.
- Maintains the patient’s clinical records; assists with execution of the physician’s orders; keeps accurate problem- oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards.
- Guidance and support to buddy nurses in clinical area.
- Performs emergency nursing care by critical thinking and decision-making skills Facilitates learning among student nurses.
- Provides direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Proves successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Delivers exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Actively listens to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exceeds goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Develops and implements performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Collaborates with consultants, nursing supervisors, allied health and patients and families to achieve optimum outcome.
- Recommends cost-effective initiatives that addressed long-standing problems in the department.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Supervises junior nurses and non-clinical staff.
- Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients in collaboration with medical team.
- Educates patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests like imaging and pathology to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Listens to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies for treatment.
- Appropriately diagnoses and treats variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Provides quality patient care and maintenance of patient care area to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules and AHPRA regulations.
- Adheres to hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Applies and removes casts, sutures soft tissue injuries, and changes complex wound dressings.
- Coordinates with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Executes patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Took active role in search and rescue missions under stressful and challenging conditions.
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
University of New England
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Of New England (UNE), Armadale Responsible for teaching undergraduates in classroom and as a facilitator in clinical setting.
- Responsible in clinical mentorship & facilitates students towards achieving registered nurse skills.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
Registered Nurse casual
Lourdes Hospital
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments.
- Assists the physicians in performing special procedures.
- Assists in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition.
- Accepts responsibilities delegated by the team leader and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned.
- Maintains the patient’s clinical records; assists with execution of the physician’s orders; keeps accurate problem-oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards.
- Assists the physician with procedures and treatments.
- Administers treatments including sterile procedures.
- Participates in team conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments.
- Practices economical use of equipment and supplies informs proper authority of discrepancies.
- Attends and supports In-service Education Programs.
Student Registered Nurse
Cardio Thoracic Surgical Ward, The Canberra Public Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
Residential Support Worker
West haven Association
08.2015 - 01.2015
- Recorded participants' daily progress, noted trends and addressed negative strategies to help redirect actions and improve progress.
- Helped residents with activities of daily living, including toileting, grooming and feeding.
- Monitored resident safety and security at residence and on outings in community.
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health, Swan Valley Age Care Centre
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Worked as a Full Time Health Care Aide in a 70-bedded age care Do a complete assessment of patient and documents Ability to organize and prioritize work Responsible to provide safe environment for patients Good knowledge of age care policies and regulations Attends programs to keep and enhance clinical competency Perform primary care; Communicate with nurses and other health care professionals As a primary care giver communicate with doctors and senior health care authorities Provide safety and health education to individuals and their families.
Registered Nurse-Clinical instructor
Emergency and Trauma Care Noorul Islam Institute of Medical Science
04.2012 - 04.2012
- Facilitate learning needs of undergraduates Guiding student nurses in clinical setting Ensure safety of the patients and assist student nurses in clinical procedures Assessing students in various clinical procedures Assessment and implementation of patient care Maintain unit records, inventory book Maintain quality in nursing care Evaluating and assessing students in their assignments Allocating students to departments based on their learning needs Clinical teaching for students and other fellow nurses Provide discharge teachings and follow up care.
Registered Nurse
Government Medical College Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Responsible for total patient care, including medication, orders and treatments.
- Assists the physicians in performing special procedures.
- Under the direction and guidance of the Head Nurse, closely monitors cardiac and physical status of patient under his/her care.
- Assists in emergency nursing procedures necessary for prompt control of changes in patient’s physical condition.
- Accepts responsibilities delegated by the Head Nurse or team leader and evaluates the nursing care provided in the area assigned.
- Maintains the patient’s clinical records; assists with execution of the physician’s orders; keeps accurate problem-oriented nurses notes according to audit committee standards.
- Assists the physician with procedures and treatments.
- Administers treatments including sterile procedures.
- Participates in team conferences with team leader and makes up team assignments.
- Practices economical use of equipment and supplies informs proper authority of discrepancies.
- Attends and supports In-service Education Programs EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE Cardiac monitors, Pulse oxy meter, Mechanical ventilators, Dialysis machine, ECG machine, Defibrillator, Syringe pump, Infusion pump, Oxygen therapy devices, Doppler machine, Patient lifting hoist, Laryngoscope, Blood gas analyzer, Glucometers, Bladder scans, kangaroo pump.
- PROCEDURES ASSISTED/DONE Artificial resuscitation, Endo-tracheal intubation and extubation, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, Lumbar puncture, Chest tube Insertion and Removal, Removal of drains, suture/ stapler removal, Naso-gastric tube insertion, Urinary Catheterization, phlebotomy and IV Cannulation, Wound Care, Injections (IM, IV, S/C), Blood Transfusions, Iron transfusions, PEG feed.
- CASE EXPERIENCE Cerebrovascular Accident, Meningitis, Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Cardiac Failure, Hypertension, Anemia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Hernia, Renal Failure, Disc Prolapse, Diabetes Mellitus, Post Coronary Angiogram, Surgery like Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Hemorrhoidectomy, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Hysterectomies, Breast reduction and Augmentation, Arthroscopy, Cataract Surgeries, Septoplasty, ENT surgeries.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Practice Nurse
Central Coast Local Health District
Wyong Public HospitalMasters in Nurse Practitioner - NURSE PRACTITIONER
University of New Castle
Newcastle12.2021
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
University of Tasmania
01.2019
Advanced Life Support - Advanced Life Support
Central Coast Health District
Wyong Public Hospital01.2017
ATS- (Australian Triage Scale course) - Australiasian Triage Course
Central Coast Local Health District
Wyong Public Hospital01.2017
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Australian Training PTY LTD
01.2017
Personal Support -
Lambton College
01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Govt. Medical College
01.2009
Skills
- Specimen results interpretation
- Exemplary communication
- Medication prescribing
- Immunizations
- Emergency suturing
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Health plan creation
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Physician support
- Clinical supervision and Teaching
- Standards of Care
- Physical Examinations
- Problem Solving
- Infection Control Procedures
- Drug Regimen Counseling
- Patient Education
- Health Care Evaluation
- Specialist Referrals
- Disease Prevention Education
- Decision Making
- Patient-centered Care
- Patient Follow-Up
- Health Promotion
- Patient Advocacy
Websites
Accomplishments
- 2015 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registration Number: NMW0001982085
- 2010 Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council Registered Nurse & Midwife No: 50551.
Certification
Acheived Advanced Practice Nurse accreditation from CCLHD. Achieved ALS and triage competencies Certificate 4 in Dementia care from Dementia Centre, Canada Certificate 4 in training and assessment, Australian training college. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid from Royal Life Saving Society Certificate in Palliative Care Journey Certificate of American Heart Association’s BLS and ACLS: Institute of Health and Management including Pharmacology and ECG Attended various Continuing Professional Development Programs Certificate of Manual Handling covering topics on Occupational health and Safety Act, Fire and Safety concerns at work place, Emergency Codes at work place Certificate on Medication Safety and Administration.
References
REFERENCES
1.Dr Philip JANSON
Senior Staff Specialist
Emergency Department
Wyong hospital, CCLHD
Ph- 0405288580
Email-philip.janson@health.nsw.gov.au
2.Sindy Viney
Clinical nurse consultant
Emergency Department, Wyong Hospital
Ph-0422582954
sindy.viney@health.nsw.gov.au
2.Paul SUMMERS
Squadron Leader RAAF
Health Centre Manager
RAAF Base Williamtown
Ph-0417733659
Email-Paul.Summers@defence.gov.au
Personal Information
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the above furnished details are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Ravi Kumar Suresh Kumar
Member of Australian College of Nurse Practitioners since 2020
Attended a three day workshop in relation to Advanced practice as part of the annual ACNP meeting in 2021 held in Queensland.
Timeline
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Wyong Public Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner Telehealth Locum
Northern Health
03.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
RAAF Base Williamtown
03.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner Aged Care
RFBI Lakehaven
02.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Spring Medical Group
01.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Nurse Facilitator
University of New England
02.2018 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse -Advanced Practice Nurse
Wyong Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse casual
Lourdes Hospital
09.2015 - 04.2016
Residential Support Worker
West haven Association
08.2015 - 01.2015
Student Registered Nurse
Cardio Thoracic Surgical Ward, The Canberra Public Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2015
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health, Swan Valley Age Care Centre
02.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse-Clinical instructor
Emergency and Trauma Care Noorul Islam Institute of Medical Science
04.2012 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse
Government Medical College Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2011
Certificate - Advanced Practice Nurse
Central Coast Local Health District
Masters in Nurse Practitioner - NURSE PRACTITIONER
University of New Castle
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Advanced Life Support - Advanced Life Support
Central Coast Health District
ATS- (Australian Triage Scale course) - Australiasian Triage Course
Central Coast Local Health District
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -
Australian Training PTY LTD
Personal Support -
Lambton College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Govt. Medical College
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