JINTU JOSE

Paediatric Department:48 Bed Paediatric unit providing care for patients aged from infancy to 16 years from ACT and surrounding regional NSW.

• Assessing, observing and reporting on condition of patients.
• Delivering patient centred care in accordance with pre-agreed care plans.
• Writing clear, accurate and legible patient progress notes and records.
• Dealing with enquiries, concerns and complaints of patients and their families.
• Worked collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing support and guidance to all patient requirements.
• Earned reputation amongst peers as strong team builder and facilitator, committed towards ongoing delivery of service excellence.
• Managed care from admission to discharge

• Communicating effectively and providing support to patients, family, staff and peers.
• Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in acute setting.
• Documenting assessments, care plans, Nursing interventions and evaluations in progress notes.
• Performing various assessments using structured questionnaires and writing individualized care plans according to priorities
• Following safe practices in administering medications under supervision and by using MIMS and Australian Injectable Drugs Handbook
• Providing quality nursing care by adhering with hospital policy and procedures.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork

Paediatric Intensive care unit had 7 bed unit and provides critical care for patients less than 12 years of age. Medical cases including following subspecialities:Gastroenterology,Endocrinology,Pulmonology,Cardiology,Neurology,Infectious diseases, Nephrology, Neurology. Surgical cases including following subspecialties: ENT, General surgery, Dental surgery, Orthopaedic surgery.

Registered Nurse: Paediatric Cardiac Intensive care unit, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre.

The Paediatric cardiac Intensive care unit has 10 bed unit providing critical care for patients aged from infancy to adolescence with congenital heart diseases comprising various procedures like Atrial switch operation, Double switch operation, TAPVC repairs, The Fontan procedures, TOF repair, ASD closure, VSD closure, BT shunt and PDA ligation.

• Management and treatment of critical care patients as per Institutional policy guidelines.
• Maintain accuracy while prepare PICU to meet any emergencies.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to crisis incidents such us emergency airway obstructions, Haemorrhage and cardiac arrest.
• Assist medical team for various invasive procedures like endotracheal intubation, Extubating, Central line insertion, Intercostal drainage and arterial line insertion.
• Expertise in assessment and monitoring progress of paediatric patients after open heart surgery in immediate post-operative periods.
• Preparation and administration of medications, fluids, blood and blood products.
• Establish compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological support to parents, families and patients through effective communication.
• Managed care from admission to discharge
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing