Meera Prem
CamdenPark
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nurse working in SA medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine Department,RAH, providing holistic nursing care to patient , and participating in Clinical research , would like to express an interest for Clinical Consultant role in Nuclear Medicine Department, where I can utilize most of my nursing education and training, in addition to my interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of patient care.
Experienced with comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up. Utilizes clinical expertise to develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual patient needs. Strong understanding of medical protocols and care coordination, ensuring high standards of patient safety and recovery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Preparing patients for PET scans, myocardial perfusion scan
- Performing cardiac stress test
- Working as an Infection control link nurse in CALHN
- Doing national and local hand hygiene auditing
- Providing infection control health education
- Developing Quality improvement projects
- Conducting workshops under Infection Prevention and control unit
- PPE donning and doffing training to nurse, doctors and technologists
- Reporting new infections and taking preventing measures
- Accessing port for IV infusion and upskilling other staff
- Provide/Practiced aseptic techniques, dressing changes, blood administration, heparin infusion, Insulin infusion, and venepuncture
- Provide educational, emotional and psychological support to patients and family
Registered Nurse
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Managing patient’s care after surgery and wound management
- Participate in quality improvement activities that contribute to patient safety, risk minimisation and safe work activities within the practice setting
- Knowledge in process for the escalation of care for deteriorating patient
- Prepare the patient for various diagnostic procedures (MRI, PICC line insertion, us acetic taping, CT scan, Barium swallow
- LP etc.)
- Post procedure nursing care like wound care, observations, discharge planning, health education
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
- Assist individuals with disability or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function
Registered Nurse
Southern Highland Pvt Hospital (Ramsay Health)
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Managing care of post-operative patients (Orthopedics, Gyneac, General surgery, Pediatrics surgery, urology)
- Preparing for surgery including assessment, pre-operative diagnostic procedures, preparing surgical area
- Pre and post operative care for Paediatric Patients
- Closely monitored patients with acute conditions
- Competency in administration of S4 and S8 drugs
- Following infection control procedures
- Assisting patients with daily functions
- Carry out Blood transfusion, Bladder scan, Parenteral nutrition
- Carried out admission and discharge paperwork
- Performed wound care and suture removals under ANTT
Registered Nurse
PVS Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Preparation of patient’s unit, receiving and assessing patients
- Collecting blood and other samples and sending for investigations
- Maintaining patient’s safety
- Communicating with patients and relatives
- Transfer of patients to other departments includes wards, ICUs
- Taking ECG
- Assisting doctors in diagnostic procedures like ECHO, lumbar puncture
- Maintaining safety of equipment
- Maintain ward records and reports
- Administration of drugs (oral, intra venous, intra muscular, subcutaneous, intra-vaginal, rectal and topical) by observing the drug scanners in drug administration and dealing with any adverse drug reactions
Registered Nurse
AJ Hospital and Research Centre
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Chronic patient care in medical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring of 38 patients per shift
- Closely monitored patients with acute medical conditions
- Performed intravenous cannulations and administered IV therapies and medications
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Liaised between patients, family and health care professionals
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care and lifestyle modifications
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Prepare patients for surgery and providing quality nursing care for post operative patients include surgical wound dressing
Education
Post graduate certificate course -
University of Adelaide
02.2024
Initial Registration for Overseas Registered Nurses -
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Perth, WA01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science
01.2010
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Problem resolution capabilities
- In-depth theoretical knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in digital health recording
- Team player skills
- Team leading and coordinating shift
- Strong patient Advocate
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient evaluation
- Nursing staff leadership
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Relationship building
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy
- Care coordination
- Quality assurance
- Quality improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff management
- Staff education and training
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Medical documentation
- Quality improvements
- Clinical research
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Royal Adelaide Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Southern Highland Pvt Hospital (Ramsay Health)
01.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse
PVS Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
AJ Hospital and Research Centre
01.2010 - 02.2012
Initial Registration for Overseas Registered Nurses -
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science
Post graduate certificate course -
University of Adelaide
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