LOURD JELTA FERNANDEZ
Clyde,VIC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with a strong emphasis on patient care and clinical skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, adapting to changing situations with ease. Excels in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre, Anaesthetic Nurse
Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne
12.2023 - Current
- Since 18-12-2023 have has been working in theatre as an anesthetic nurse, HDU, and in recovery
- Bed Capacity: 200 Bedded
- Job Title/Designation: Registered Nurse Div 1
- Working hours- 38 hours per week
- Duties and responsibilities
- Anesthetic Nurse duties
- Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IVs, central venous lines, and arterial lines
- Responsible for care and maintenance of anesthesia supplies and equipment n surgery area
- Assist anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile techniques with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line placement
- Assist anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia provider(s)of abnormal changes in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient
- May provide verbal and written feedback of interviewees and peers as appropriate and as indicated by the supervisor
- May serve as an instructor/facilitator of educational in-services for other anesthesia technicians
- May act as a role model for orientation and training of anesthesia technicians and other health care team members
- May assume anesthesia technician charge role in managing the daily work schedule of anesthesia technicians and directing care to provide an efficient and safe environment
Theatre, Anaesthetic Nurse
National Maternity Hospital, Dublin-2, Ireland
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Company Overview: A large maternity hospital in Ireland under HSE, a Public hospital with specialties and is a national referral center for complicated pregnancies premature and sick babies. Specialties such as fetal medicine, fertility centers, and gynecological surgeries. We have 8000 deliveries in a year.
- Since 6-12-2020 I have been working in theatre as an anesthetic nurse, HDU, and in recovery
- Bed Capacity: 200 Bedded
- Job Title/Designation: Senior Staff Nurse
- Working hours- 37.5 hours per week
- Duties and responsibilities
- Quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Supports the anesthesia provider by setting up IV's, central venous lines and arterial lines
- Responsible for care and maintenance of anesthesia supplies and equipment n surgery area
- Assist anesthesia providers using aseptic or sterile technique with non-invasive and invasive patient procedures including peripheral and/or central intravenous and/or arterial line placement
- Assist anesthesia providers with physiological monitoring of patients notifying the anesthesia provider(s)of abnormal changes in vital signs and/or physical appearance of the patient
- May provide verbal and written feedback of interviewees and peers as appropriate and as indicated by supervisor
- May serve as an instructor/facilitator of educational in-services for other anesthesia technicians
- May act as role model for orientation and training of anesthesia technicians and other health care team members
- May assume anesthesia technician charge role in managing daily work schedule of anesthesia technicians and directing care to provide an efficient and safe environment
HDU with medical, surgical, and Gynaecology
Corniche Hospital, SEHA, John Hopkins Medicine
04.2005 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: (JCIA CAP, Accredited) Abu Dhabi, U, A, E.
- Since 12-4-2005 I have been working in HDU and pre op and post op ward with antenatal high-risk patient
- Bed Capacity: 260 Bedded
- Job Title/Designation: Registered Nurse
- High dependency unit, Nurse-patient Ratio 1:2
- Cases managed: Covid patients, meningitis, cardiac patients etc.
- Duties:
- Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and non-invasive techniques.
- Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status using vapotherm, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.
- ABP and CVP monitoring
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
Obstetric and Gynaecological ward
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: (ISO 9001 Certified)
- Multi-specialty hospital with 50 specialties
- 650-bed strength
- Surgical and Gynecological Ward
- Cases managed: complicated pre and post-care of normal delivery and cesarean patients, Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, Hyperemesis gravid arum, and post-operative cases of abdominal surgeries.
- Duties:
- Assigned as a primary nurse during the course of patient care and provide high-quality patient care
- Administration of medications
- Provide pre-and post-operative care
- Aseptic wound management and dressing
- Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures
- Maintaining accurate fluid intake and output chart
- Maintaining good rapport with patients and their families
- Health Education
- Documentation and reporting
Obstetric and Gynaecological ward and Nursery
St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bangalore, India
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Company Overview: (ISO 9001 Certified)
- Multi-speciality Hospital
- 375- bed strength
- Duties & Responsibilities:
- Interpret MEOWS, MEWS, and monitors to establish labor progression and overall stability of the patient and unborn child.
- Care and observe the recovery of patients and exceptionally manage the care of high-risk patients with hypertension, seizure disorders, bleeding, and other medical issues.
- Provided well-baby nursery and postpartum care.
- Play a key role in the recovery of high-risk, antenatal, and postnatal C-sections.
- Provide personalized care to a mentally ill patient by calming and utilizing a slow, steady, and deliberate approach.
- Perform Nursing assessment of all obstetrics, gynecology patients, and newborns – preterm and post-term, plan, implement, and evaluate Nursing care rendered.
- Performing nursing care for Gynaecology patients including pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cyst, laparoscopic / laparotomy ovarian cystectomy, endometriosis, myomectomy
- Perform Nursing assessment of all patients with high dependency care, plan, implement, and evaluate Nursing care rendered.
- Nursing documentation in a brief accurate and complete manner.
- Initiate CPR during cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Do ECG taking basic ECG interpretation.
- Provide health teaching to patients like dietary and activity restriction.
- Collect blood samples necessary for blood transfusion.
- Insertion of Foley catheter/Condom Catheter and NG tube.
- Assist physician during emergency, CVP insertion.
- Computerization of patient data.
- Well-versed with equipment like cardiac monitor, defibrillator, ECG Machine, infusion pump, syringe pump, nebulizer, and OneTouch glucometer.
- Psychological support of patient and family.
- Administer oral and IV drugs as ordered by the doctor.
Education
Bachelor - nursing
Vinayaka Mission University
GCAN-PEN-Graduate Certificate - advanced nursing (peri-operative)
IHM -Victoria, Australia
10.2023
University - undefined
Ranjeev Gandhi
01.2009
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery - undefined
St. Philomena’s College of Nursing
01.2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient support services
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Licensed RN
- Wound management
- Critical care response
- Intraoperative care support
- Care plan implementation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Effective diabetes monitoring
- Disease prevention
- Home health care
- Geriatric care
- Patient-centered treatment design
- Nursing assessments
- Blood transfusion administration
- Medication reconciliation
- Inpatient care
- Discharge planning
- Outpatient care
- Student training
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Electronic health records management
- Clinical risk assessment
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Patient assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Taking vitals
- Team coordination
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient evaluation
Timeline
Theatre, Anaesthetic Nurse
Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne
12.2023 - Current
Theatre, Anaesthetic Nurse
National Maternity Hospital, Dublin-2, Ireland
12.2021 - 11.2023
HDU with medical, surgical, and Gynaecology
Corniche Hospital, SEHA, John Hopkins Medicine
04.2005 - 10.2020
Obstetric and Gynaecological ward
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India
09.2003 - 12.2004
Obstetric and Gynaecological ward and Nursery
St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bangalore, India
09.2001 - 08.2003
University - undefined
Ranjeev Gandhi
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery - undefined
St. Philomena’s College of Nursing
Bachelor - nursing
Vinayaka Mission University
GCAN-PEN-Graduate Certificate - advanced nursing (peri-operative)
IHM -Victoria, Australia
Registration History
- Council: Nursing and Midwifery Board Aphra
- Registration No: NMW0002709294
- Date of registration: 2023-03-01
- Council: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland
- Registration No: 176689
- Date of registration: March 2021
- Council: Karnataka Nursing Council
- Registration No: 42579
- Date of registration: 2002-04-22
- Council: Health Authority of Abu Dhabi
- Registration No: GN5443
- Date of registration: 2010-10
EQUIPMENT USED
- Cardiac Monitor Philips.
- ECG Machine Philips.
- Infusion pump Alaris.
- Syringe pump Alaris.
- Vacuum machine
- Pulse Oximeter
- Suction machine
- ABG machine
- Blood /fluid warmer
- Glucometer
- Nebulizers.
- Pulse oximetry, Glucometer.
- Warmer, DVT Machine.
- CTG Machine Avalon and Computerized CTG.
- Sonic aid, Incubator, Billi check machine.
- Phototherapy, Billi blanket machines.
- Breast pump, Scout monitor.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above-given information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and can be supported by relevant certificates/ documents. Place: Melbourne Date: 2025-06-23 Lourd Jelta Fernandez
Training
- Electronic documentation training for superuser
- Attended 2 years of distance education for Post Basic Nursing course
- COVID-19 upskilling course for health professionals (DOH certified)
- Fall Prevention
- BLS training
- Fire abs safety
- High flow oxygen equipments
- Wound care workshop
- Arterial line care
- Thermostat and high-flow oxygen training
- Pain management
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Performance Management Program
- PROMPT, PROMPT CIIP
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- K2 Fetal Monitoring Training System
- Antenatal & Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance Workshop
- Lactation consultation training for 7 months
- 20 Hours Breast Feeding Course
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