Jisha Kuriakose Karikkudy
Edmondson Park,NSW
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 15 years in various departments within NSW Health, Dubai Health Authority, and Indian Nursing Council. Specialized in Emergency department , Orthopedic Medical and Surgical, and pain management in cancer care. Skilled in compassionate patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in emergency response, orthopedic procedures, and palliative care. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Acting Clinical Nurse Educator
CANCER CARE AND PALLIATIVE UNIT
Liverpool Public Hospital , NSW
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient care by performing assessments, developing plans, implementing interventions and evaluating outcomes.
- Assessment and management of pain, managing equipment like epidural analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia, continuous subcutaneous infusion pump, medication administration through PORTA CATH, and PICC line.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities as team leader and ward in-charge, with a proven ability to work independently or collaboratively with team members
- Ensured seamless transition and continuity of care during patients' journey from admission to discharge
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring, supervising, and sharing extensive clinical knowledge with junior staff members. Additionally, actively participated in quality improvement initiatives and performed Hand Hygiene audits. Involved in various auditing and committee participation.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote best practice, promote team nursing and sharing of ideas
- Acts as a recourse person to all staff
- Demonstrate efficient ability to work both individually and in a team-structure
- Catered to ongoing educational needs of ward staff
- Delivered point-of-care clinical supervision within everyday clinical settings.
- Participated in Quality Improvement programs such as Productive Ward and falls committee, and wound management
- Provided comprehensive support for recent graduates in meeting educational requirements
- Acted as a valuable resource person, offering assistance and mentorship regarding clinical practices.
Registered Nurse
Orthopaedic surgical ward
St. George Public Hospital, NSW
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Provided nursing care and aided in the recovery of patients with various musculoskeletal conditions, including fractures, joint replacements, and arthritis.
- Provided direct care for orthopedic patients including wound care, administering medications and injections, and assisting with rehabilitation exercises.
- Educated orthopedic patients about their conditions and treatment plans to ensure understanding of procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of patient medical histories, treatments, medications, test results, and progress notes.
- Conducted pre-operative evaluations on orthopedic patients prior to surgery to ensure they were medically fit for the procedure.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, surgeons, therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Performed post-operative assessments on orthopedic patients following surgery to assess recovery status and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
- Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary according to established standards of practice guidelines.
- Assessed and monitored the condition of wounds, including size, shape, color, drainage, and healing rate.
- Administered topical treatments such as topical antibiotics, hydrogels, alginates, foams dressings., as prescribed by physicians.
- Demonstrated knowledge in skin traction , managing skeletal traction , wound management including VACC dressing
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
Tamworth Base Hospital, NSW
12.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided timely medical assistance by identifying issues, assessing their severity and administering necessary support to alleviate negative long-term impact if any.
- Acted proficiently in identifying varying conditions and managing them with CPR and airway management techniques.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications to patients
- Facilitated individualized patient care through team-based treatment planning involving interdisciplinary healthcare providers.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict record keeping standards.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
Canadian Specialist Hospital Dubai, DUBAI ,UAE
03.2010 - 07.2010
- Managed the administration of physical examinations and verification of vaccination records for foreign military personnel.
- Maintained strict standards for confidentiality and privacy.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department, Cath Lab, Coronary Care Unit, Medical Surgical ward
Genesis Hospital, Sarvodaya Jeevani hospital India
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Specialisation -
University of Tasmania
SYDNEY12.2021
Overseas Nurses Competency Programme -
IHNA
Heidelberg, VIC07-2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
Indian nursing council
01.2007
Skills
- Dedicated professional worker
- Ability to teach staff and students
- Excellent written and verbal communication with clients colleagues and other professionals
- Providing highest standards of care for patients according to the individual needs
- Liaising with GP and health care professionals to align and achieve objectives
- Maintaining incident reports , clinical care reports, and other documentation as needed
- Approachable, respectful and open attitude
- Easily adaptable to change
- Confident to work efficiently both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent listener
- Accountable and accept criticism
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Manual Handling- training
- Clinical supervision Foundation Level
- Advanced Life support (ALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- CVAD Workshop
- VAC dressing workshop
- Tracheostomy workshop
- EMR and Emed training
- Preventing and managing pressure injuries
- Hand Hygiene auditor training
- DETECT
- I V Cannulation Course
- PCOC work shop
- Palliative care training
Professional Employment Summary
Registered Nurse, Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of the patients, Performing as team leader / in-charge of the ward, demonstrating efficient ability to work both individually and in a team-structure, Co-ordination of patient care from admission through to discharge, Showing leadership by effectively mentoring, supervising and sharing extensive clinical knowledge with junior staff, Participating in quality improvement, performing Hand Hygiene audit, actively participating in different auditing and committees, Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote best practice, promote team nursing and sharing of ideas, Acting as a resource person to all staff, Providing clinical supervision and support to all nursing staff, Catering to the ongoing educational needs of all staff within the ward, Assisting local orientation of all new nurses to the clinical area, Providing clinical support to newly registered enrolled nurses and transitional nurses to the clinical area, Providing clinical supervision at the point of care within everyday clinical practice, Identifying individual and ward learning needs and providing education accordingly, Actively involved in numerous Quality improvement activities including productive ward, Falls committee, Involving with formal and informal education, facilitation of ward and organizing education to the staff, supporting, and assisting the new graduates to meet their educational needs, Acting as a resource person and mentor to others in relation to clinical practice, Attending mandatory training of nursing staff
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
- AHPRA -NMW0001652489
- Dubai Health Authority 2011
- Indian Nursing council - life time memeber
REFERENCES
- Manjusha Vinoy
Nurse unit manager
Palliative and Cancer Care , Liverpool Hospital
Email- Manjusha.vinoy @health.nsw.gov.au
PH -0287388690
- Mai Nguyen
Nurse unit manager
Palliative Care Unit, Liverpool Hospital
Email. Mai.Nguyen@health.nsw.gov.au
PH-0287388690
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Acting Clinical Nurse Educator
CANCER CARE AND PALLIATIVE UNIT
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Orthopaedic surgical ward
09.2012 - 09.2017
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
12.2011 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
03.2010 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department, Cath Lab, Coronary Care Unit, Medical Surgical ward
Post Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Specialisation -
University of Tasmania
Overseas Nurses Competency Programme -
IHNA
Bachelor of Nursing -
Indian nursing council
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