Jisha Indira
Sandy Bay
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Roy Fagan Centre (Department Of Mental Health)
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to diagnose and treat [Number] patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Roy Fagan Center (Department Of Mental Health)
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted psychological evaluations and basic lab tests to assess and identify patients' conditions.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Healthscope (Hobart Private Hospital)
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Registered Nurse
Healthscope (Hobart Private Hospital)
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- 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.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Indian Railway Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Kerala University
Trivandrum01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kottayam12.2006
Skills
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medical Supply Management
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Unit Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
References
Reference can be provided upon request
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Roy Fagan Centre (Department Of Mental Health)
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Roy Fagan Center (Department Of Mental Health)
03.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Healthscope (Hobart Private Hospital)
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Healthscope (Hobart Private Hospital)
04.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Indian Railway Hospital
10.2012 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
Kerala University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mahatma Gandhi University
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