Linda Kaithakatt Radhakrishnan
Hobart,TAS
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Royal Hobart Hospital, specializing in geriatric and palliative care. Proven expertise in chemotherapy administration and patient advocacy, effectively enhancing patient outcomes. Adept at critical thinking and care planning, I excel in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, individualized care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse,Geriatric and palliative unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
Hobart, Tasmania, TAS
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a busy hospital setting.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Assisted in emergency care situations, maintaining calm under pressure.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and patient care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices at the facility.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Registered Nurse,Oncology and Palliative care
Weston Park Hospital,Sheffield Teaching Hospital Trust
Sheffield , Sheffield,United Kingdom
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Performed laboratory tests such as CBCs, urinalysis.
- Reviewed lab results with physicians to adjust medication dosages accordingly.
- Administered chemotherapeutic agents in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments and progress notes in EMR system.
- Facilitated communication between the healthcare team and patients and families regarding their care plan.
- Counseled patients on nutrition issues related to cancer or its treatments.
- Participated in weekly tumor boards to discuss complex cases with physicians from different specialties.
- Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times.
- Managed inventory control of medications used for chemotherapy treatments.
- Ordered supplies needed for chemotherapy administration according to departmental guidelines.
- Coordinated patient referrals for additional therapies such as radiation or physical therapy.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions by assessing changes in patient status over time.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies when administering chemotherapy drugs.
- Provided oncology nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy and other treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs, symptoms and side effects of treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care.
- Assessed patient response to treatment and medications.
- Educated patients and families about cancer diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Oncology and Palliative Registered Nurse
King Fahad Medical City
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
05.2012 - 02.2021
- Provide education to all cancer patients regarding disease and treatment modalities,side effects,symptom management,research and clinical trial options.
- Administer intravenous and oral chemotherapy and implement methods of symptom management.
- Assisting physicians with procedures like intrathecal chemotherapy administration and bone marrow biopsies.
- Administering chemotherapy,blood products and other drugs and monitored patients reactions.
- Performs practices like venipuncture,NG tube insertion,catheter insertion,centeral line management,[PICC line,Portacath and Hickman line]
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences tumor board ,consultation and planning treatment.
- Educated nursing students on best practice of patient care and mentors new nurses.
- Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educationa workshops; reviewing professional publications.
- Educated patients and families about palliative care options, treatments, medications and prognosis.
- Counseled patients and families regarding end-of-life decisions, including advance directives.
- Facilitated bereavement support groups for family members of deceased patients.
- Responded promptly to calls from hospice staff or emergency personnel when necessary.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit,oncology
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Delhi, Delhi,India
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient conditions on a regular basis.
- Evaluated laboratory results and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient's progress or any changes in condition.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients in the medical-surgical unit.
- Performed pre-operative assessments of patients prior to surgery.
- Administered intravenous medications as ordered by physicians.
- Educated patients about their treatments, medications, diet restrictions.
- Ensured that all medications were administered safely and accurately according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms or chest x-rays when needed.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to emergency situations within the unit.
- Initiated IV lines for fluid resuscitation or antibiotic therapy when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Akshaya College of Nursing
Tumkur,Karnataka10.2007
.
Skills
- Care Planning
- Vitals Monitoring
- Central line management including dressing and repair
- Peripheral line and sucutaneous insertion and management
- Urinary catherter and NG tube insertion and management
- Geriatric care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Oral and intravenous Chemotherapy Drug Administration
- Patient Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Progress Monitoring and monitoring of side effects
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Wound Care and management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Time management
Certification
APHRA Registration :NMW0002757807,Valid until 31/05/2024
New zealand Registration:333605
Nursing and Midwifery Council REG NO : 21I1126O,Valid until 30/9/2024
Saudi Nursing council Reg no:12-R-N-0036554,Expired on 01/08/2022
Delhi Nursing Council;19851
Reference 1
Lauren Clark
Nursing Manager
Peacock 1
Repartriation centre , Royal Hobart Hospital
Hobart
Tasmania
Reference 2
Amanda Traynor
Nursing Manager
Ward 2 , Oncology and Palliative
Weston Park Hospital
Sheffield Teaching Hospital Trust
S10 2SJ
Phone: +447718900005
email: amanda.traynor@nhs.net
Reference 3
Muawiya Yakub
Director of Nursing
Comprehensive Cancer Centre
King Fahad Medical Centre
phone:+966-5-69835228
email :myaqub@kfmc.med.sa
Timeline
Registered Nurse,Geriatric and palliative unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse,Oncology and Palliative care
Weston Park Hospital,Sheffield Teaching Hospital Trust
07.2021 - 10.2024
Oncology and Palliative Registered Nurse
King Fahad Medical City
05.2012 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit,oncology
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
03.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Akshaya College of Nursing
.