Experienced Registered Nurse with 2 years of clinical experience in India from 2007-2009. Skilled in providing quality resident care and assisting with daily living activities and medical support tasks as a Health Care Assistant since 2019. Known for effective resident communication, health education, and creating a safe patient environment. Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, boost patient morale, and improve office procedures for efficiency. Proficient in delivering top-quality healthcare services, recording vital signs, and supporting medical staff with patient care tasks. Specialized in patient care, medical terminology, and emergency response readiness, with a focus on communication, empathy, and teamwork for optimal patient support and care coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Churches Of Christ
Little Mountain
02.2025 - Current
Provided compassionate support to clients, enhancing daily living activities and promoting independence.
Assisted with personal hygiene routines, ensuring comfort and dignity for individuals in care.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Trained new staff on best practices for client interaction and safety protocols.
Monitored clients' health status, reporting changes to appropriate medical personnel promptly.
Implemented strategies to improve client engagement and emotional well-being during care sessions.
Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating effective communication among caregivers.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
Health Care Assistant
Holy family nursing home
Killimor, Ballinasloe, Ireland
04.2019 - 11.2024
Assisted nursing staff in providing basic resident care, such as taking vital signs .
Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
Transported residents to appointments outside the facility.
Observed residents’physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to resident’s requests in a timely manner.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden residents.
Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile residents under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Registered Nurse
Narayana institute of cardiac science
Bangalore, India
10.2007 - 07.2009
Managed 3 RNs and 5 CNAs for an 18-bed unit on an acute care unit
Performed infection control in 5 different patient care units
Managed the medical records and personal care for patients
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing
A &S Training College
London
05-2010
High School Diploma -
Sri venkateshwara school of nursing
Bangalore
09.2007
Skills
Residents hygiene management
Conducting intakes
Dementia care
Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Teamwork and collaboration
Biohazard disposal
Behavior redirection
Infection Control
CPR
Meal Plans
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter monitoring
Empathy and compassionate care
Oral hygiene
Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
Increased Resident Satisfaction: Implemented personalized care plans and activities that resulted in increase in resident satisfaction scores, as measured by quarterly feedback surveys.
Enhanced Mobility and Independence: Participated in a mobility enhancement program, leading to an improvement in residents' confidence in their ability to move independently, as reported by physical therapy assessments.
Activity Engagement: Organized and facilitated recreational activities that boosted resident participation in fostering social interaction and mental well-being among residents.
Emergency Preparedness: Contributed to emergency response drills, demonstrating effective response techniques that improved team preparedness by ensuring resident safety during critical situations.
References
Sinimol Rajan, Director of Nurse, Holy Family Nursing Home, Killimor, Galway, +353090967604.