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IPC lead
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Namita Jacob

Mildura,VIC

Summary

Proactive Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessments, medication administration, and emergency care. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing compassionate, holistic nursing care .Bringing strong clinical judgment and patient management expertise to advance healthcare outcomes. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counselling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Regis Aged Care
01.2024 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care consistently, adhering to unit protocols and hospital policies while maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure.
  • Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
  • Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
  • Provided education to parents on proper home care techniques, minimizing hospital readmissions and promoting long-term wellbeing.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Registered Nurse

BLK - MAX SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
  • Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
  • Educated families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
  • Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.
  • Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
  • Assisted physicians during procedures such as central line insertions and chest tube placements, ensuring safe and efficient completion.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication with peers, interdisciplinary team members, and leadership personnel.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by fostering trust through compassionate communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds while exhibiting cultural competence in addressing their unique issues or needs effectively.
  • Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

Registered Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.

Nurse Trainee

Holy Family Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Expanded clinical knowledge through regular attendance at continuing education courses, workshops, and conferences focused on nursing topics.
  • Supported efficient patient flow by timely documenting all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records system.
  • Streamlined communication between providers and patients by serving as a liaison for relaying critical information about diagnoses, treatment options, and follow-up appointments.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing valuable input regarding patient care plans and discharge planning.
  • Reduced medication errors through accurate administration of prescribed medications under supervision.
  • Maintained patient privacy and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and communications.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
  • Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Education

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED NURSING - ANP

IHM INSTITUE OF HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT
North Melbourne, VIC
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE OF NURSING
NEW DELHI
07.2020

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Systemic Patient Assessments
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Good Clinical judgment
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Emergency Care
  • Palliative care awareness
  • FLUENT IN - Malayalam, Hindi, English
  • Managing deadlines
  • Evaluations

IPC lead

Enrolled course of IPC lead  - understanding  comtemporary routine infection prevention  and control practice through exploration of microbiology , communicable diseases.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Regis Aged Care
01.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse

BLK - MAX SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse

Holy Family Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021

Nurse Trainee

Holy Family Hospital
06.2020 - 08.2020

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED NURSING - ANP

IHM INSTITUE OF HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE OF NURSING
Namita Jacob