Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations. Always willing to explore further training and development opportunities and in coaching and mentoring junior staff. Strongly believes in patient-centred care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney
09.2023 - Current
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, CRRT treatments, epidurals, PCA and central lines.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport, England, United Kingdom
10.2019 - 07.2023
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Assess, monitor and care for patients on mechanical ventilation, dialysis and other advanced monitoring.
Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Registered Nurse, Medical
STOCKPORT NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
11.2016 - 09.2019
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, empathetic, and individualized care.
Served as a key liaison between patients'' families and healthcare providers, enhancing communication and promoting positive relationships among all parties involved in patient care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in identifying potential complications early on, taking appropriate actions to prevent further deterioration of the patient''s condition.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Madonna Hospital And Research Centre
Kerala, India
08.2014 - 10.2015
Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Education
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
National Training Masters
Minchinbury, NSW
Graduate Certificate - Criticare Care Nursing
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delhi University- RAK College of Nursing
New Delhi, India
05.2015
Skills
Hemodynamics monitoring
Mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy management
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