Mahalakshmi Shanmugasundaram
Trichy
Summary
Dynamic Staff Nurse with extensive experience at AL-AHMADI HEALTH REGION AL-ADAN HOSPITAL, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to implement infection control measures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Adept at providing emotional support, fostering recovery, and maintaining high sanitation standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
TAMILNADU GOVERMENT HOSPITAL
TAMILNADU
12.2019 - Current
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Transported patients to and from rooms, and prepared them for treatments according to individual conditions.
- Assessed maternal health and determined appropriate hospital care.
Staff Nurse
AL-AHMADI HEALTH REGION AL-ADAN HOSPITAL
KUWAIT
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Treated and monitored wounds using liquid skin, sutures, and bandages.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound care and medication administration.
Staff Nurse
DR.G.VISWANATHAN SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
TAMILNADU
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following proper sanitation guidelines.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DR.GVN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Tamilnadu08-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Time management
- Care coordination
- Sanitation practices
- Vaccine administration
- Newborn care
- Disease prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
TAMILNADU GOVERMENT HOSPITAL
12.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse
AL-AHMADI HEALTH REGION AL-ADAN HOSPITAL
02.2014 - 10.2014
Staff Nurse
DR.G.VISWANATHAN SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
08.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
DR.GVN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
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