LIJO AUGUSTIN
Bohle Plains
Summary
Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience in acute care settings. Exceptional knowledge of patient assessment, medications, and treatments. Skilled in patient education, wound care, and disease management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Mater Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
Registered Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Experienced in assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing care plans
- Provided comprehensive nursing care and gained experience in wound care, ostomy care, and IV therapy
- Conducted patient and family education on disease processes, medications, treatments, and self-care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Nursing Supervisor
CMRI
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented professional development programs for nursing staff to ensure the highest standards of care were maintained
- Oversaw the orientation and training of new nursing staff and monitored their progress
- Established and maintained effective communication between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Monitored nursing staff performance and provided feedback to ensure quality patient care
- Implemented and monitored healthcare protocols and policies to ensure compliance with local and federal regulations.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
Nursing After Hour Supervisor (AHNM)
CMRI
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Well-versed in problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other care team members to ensure quality patient care
- Designed and implemented staff training programs to improve staff competency levels
- Developed and maintained a budget for the department, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency
- Coordinated staff schedules and assigned duties to ensure adequate coverage and responsiveness
- Established and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and staff.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Registered Nurse
CMRI
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Provide direct bedside care of patients suffering from acute stroke, ICH, SAH, SDH, brain tumour and various neurological surgeries
- Perform complete physical assessment
- Perform frequent in-depth neurological assessment.
Registered Nurse
CMRI
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Providing care to the patients with all cardiac medical emergencies in ICCU.
- Performing basic procedures like assessment of the patients,
- Well versed with equipment like Ventilators (Seimens 900 and 300, Invasive & non-invasive monitoring systems, 12 lead ECG, Defibrillators, Pacemakers, Syringe pumps & Infusion pumps.
- Emergency Management.
- Assessing physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
- Performed specialised interventions such as ventilator mode change, vasopressor and vasodilator support, analgesia, sedation and pacemaker management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Education
Post Graduation In Critical care nursing -
University of Tasmania
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health And Science
01.2011
Skills
- Treatment coordination
- Patient consultation
- Patient Examination
- Clinical judgment
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Team Supervision
Additional Information
Jay Davison
Clinical Coordinator
Mater Hospital
Ph:0747274092
Jay.davison@mater.org.au
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Mater Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mater Private Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
CMRI
12.2018 - 06.2019
Nursing After Hour Supervisor (AHNM)
CMRI
09.2016 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse
CMRI
09.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
CMRI
06.2012 - 09.2015
Post Graduation In Critical care nursing -
University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health And Science
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