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Minu Varghese
Registered Nurse
Edmondson Park,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over eight years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in residential care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
3
3
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Scalabrini Village Ltd
Austral, NSW
11.2017 - Current
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans (ACFI) and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
- Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
Registered Nurse
Sir Thomas Mitchell Residential Aged Care
Illawong, NSW
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
- Involved, educated and supervised family members in implementing best practices for older adults.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Student Nurse
Norwest Private Hospital
Bella Vista, Australia.
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
Cochin, Kerala, India
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College
Pondicherry, Tamilnadu, India
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Registered Nurse
Kasthurba Gandhi Nursing College
India 02.2006 - 02.2009
Initial Registration Course For Overseas Nurses - Nursing
ETEA Private College
Heidelberg, VIC-3084 11.2011 - 01.2012
Skills
Communication Skills
SafetyMedical Records Management
Direct Patient Care
Chronic disease management
Managing deadlines
Care Plan Development
Infection control measures
Additional Information
- PERSONAL DETAILS: Name : Mrs. Minu Varghese
- Visa Status : Permanent resident
- Gender : Female
Software
Microsoft office 365
Quote
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Scalabrini Village Ltd
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sir Thomas Mitchell Residential Aged Care
07.2012 - 08.2017
Student Nurse
Norwest Private Hospital
01.2012 - 02.2012
Initial Registration Course For Overseas Nurses - Nursing
ETEA Private College
11.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
02.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College
02.2009 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Registered Nurse
Kasthurba Gandhi Nursing College
02.2006 - 02.2009