Jincy K Thomas
Tweed Heads,Australia
Summary
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, patient-focused Nurse with 11 years of clinical experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in critical care management. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Providing quality care to patients in variety of Emergency settings. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
- Ahpra Registration No : NMW0002617183
- ANMAC Skills Assessment ANZSCO Code : 254415
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse-ED
Tweed Valley Hospital
Cudgen, New South Wales
2024.04 - Current
- Demonstrate clinical expertise by providing skilled care and support to patients/clients and their families
- Act to enhance dignity and integrity of individuals and groups.
- Practice in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's Standards for Practice and
maintain registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority. - Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications for nursing
practice. - Understands, accepts and demonstrates accountability for own decisions, actions, behaviours and
responsibilities inherent in nursing practice. - Manage complex clinical issues with multiple stakeholders whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Plans for discharge/transfer of patient/client, developing seamless continuity of care from admission to
reintegration in the community
Team Leader
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Bedford, Bedfordshire,United Kingdom
2022.09 - 2024.03
- Works as Team Leader in Accident &Emergency Department.
- Support and work with Ward Manager and Matron to provide effective unit management. Take regular charge of clinical area in absence of ward manager.
- Take responsibility for assessments of care needs; development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure highest possible standards of care are received by patients.
- Supervise other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to patients.
- Plan duty rotas to meet requirements of clinical area and needs of patients and takes into account skill mix requirements in relation to acuity and dependency.
- Initiate emergency treatment where necessary and co-ordinates other staff in this process.
- Care and control of medication and controlled drugs used for patient care, been aware of systems used for safe administration, ordering and maintenance of stock.
- Support education and development of all staff including students.
- Assist with management of nursing team, under direction of ward Manager/ Matron.
- Actively support Ward Manager in workforce planning, by supporting and participating in recruitment and retention of staff.
- Ensures privacy, dignity and confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues is respected at all times.
- Under direction of Ward /Department Manager, assist with undertaking performance reviews and return to work interviews.
- Participates and leads in Nursing and Clinical Audit on ward.
- Training and development of junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
- Helps deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Registered Nurse
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
Bedford, Bedfordshire,United Kingdom
2020.02 - 2022.08
- Worked as registered nurse in Accident &Emergency Department.
- Assessed and triaged patients to identify immediate care needs and facilitate individualised plans of care to restore and promote patient health and recovery.
- Monitored and cared acutely unwell patients.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patients.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
- Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
- Cared for patients with trauma, vascular diseases, heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 150 patients per shift.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
Registered Nurse
Ibn Al Nafees Hospital
Manama, Bahrain
2015.07 - 2019.10
- Worked as registered nurse in Emergency Department.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Provided technical assistance to doctors.
- Enhanced care delivery by monitoring trends and suggesting process improvements.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Assessed patients' condition and reported changes to charge matron, family and physician as appropriate.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
Registered Nurse
Caritas Hospital
Thellakom, Kerala, India
2013.12 - 2014.12
- Worked as registered nurse in Medical Ward
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Delivered diagnostics, treatments and rehabilitative support services.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Cared for patients with end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
Registered Nurse
Holy Ghost Mission Hospital
Muttuchira, Kerala, India
2009.04 - 2010.04
- Worked as registered nurse in Medical &Surgical ward
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
Education
Post Basic Bsc Nursing - Nursing
Mar Sleeva College of Nursing
Cherpunkal, Pala, Kerala, India 2011.10 - 2013.10
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing
Holy Ghost School of Nursing
Muttuchira, Kerala, India 2005.10 - 2009.04
Skills
- Team supervision
- Junior nurse mentorship
- ALS, ILS, PILS
- Cardiac monitoring
- Blood Transfusion
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Safeguarding children and adult
- Infection control and prevention
- Wound dressing proficiency
- Prioritising patient needs
- Advanced life support
- Clinical systems software
Personal Information
Timeline
Registered nurse-ED
Tweed Valley Hospital
2024.04 - Current
Team Leader
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
2022.09 - 2024.03
Registered Nurse
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust
2020.02 - 2022.08
Registered Nurse
Ibn Al Nafees Hospital
2015.07 - 2019.10
Registered Nurse
Caritas Hospital
2013.12 - 2014.12
Post Basic Bsc Nursing - Nursing
Mar Sleeva College of Nursing
2011.10 - 2013.10
Registered Nurse
Holy Ghost Mission Hospital
2009.04 - 2010.04
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing
Holy Ghost School of Nursing
2005.10 - 2009.04