Merrin Jose

· Conducting resident assessments and preparing and reviewing care plans in consultation with the resident and related stakeholders.

· Ensuring any clinical care needs are managed and communicated in a professional and timely manner

· Providing nursing care to the facility residents with a compassionate, and person-centred approach.

.Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.

.Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.

• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
• Skillfully performed IV insertion, and catheterisation, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Monitored haemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.