Sankar Chandrasekar
Letterkenny ,Donegal
Summary
Mental health Registered Nurse with 2 years experience in medical and psychiatric department in individualized patient care. Committed to delivering high quality patient care through effective assessment,nursing interventions,education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. I will be working assiduously in a professional and progressive environment in order to achieve my personal and organisational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Larissa Lodge Nursing Home
Letterkenny
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying GPs and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications-oral, subcutaneous , intramuscular safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines according to standard policy
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assessment of patient behaviours and changes and implementation of interventions accordingly
- Carried out admission, discharge and transfer procedures
- Developed individualized careplans for residents with effective nursing measures to improve physical and mental health
- Care for residents with dementia
- Provided wound care and prevention of pressure sore
- Respond to emergency situations and act appropriately
- Monitored dietary requirements,weight loss,calculating MUST and providing dietician input
- Provided end of life care, referred to palliative team for comfort measures. Reassurance to families in dealing difficult situation of the member who is I'll
- Documentation of care delivery
- Participation in continuing education
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sasi Sarvesh Polyclinic
Tamilnadu
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed mental health assessment and assessed patient's condition
- Assisted with ECT
- Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
- Ensured patient safety by closely monitoring behaviors, administering medications as prescribed, and intervening during incidents of aggression or self harm.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing coverage in various psychiatric units as needed, maintaining high standards of care across diverse patient populations.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment by establishing rapport, maintaining boundaries, and fostering open communication with patients and families.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, anger management, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
- Dealed cases of alcohol dependency syndrome,various substance disorders,OCD,BPAD, schizophrenia, Depression, somatic disorders, anxiety and other neurotic disorders, suicidal attempt cases,anger and aggression cases, dementia, Alzheimer's, eating disorders
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Sasi Sarvesh Polyclinic
Tamilnadu
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed admission assessments efficiently while maintaining accuracy, enabling prompt initiation of appropriate care interventions.
- Acted as an advocate for patient's rights, ensuring that their needs were met while respecting cultural diversity and personal values.
- Assessed and monitored patients'' conditions, promptly identifying changes in vital signs and responding accordingly to prevent complications.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals towards optimizing holistic patient care approaches
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures, mitigating the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Administered medications to patients adhering to the standard procedure and policies and monitored the effectiveness of treatment
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients according to the patient needs
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention
- Carried out daily inventory checking of emergency medications,crash cart
- Performed wound care under aseptic techniques
- Participated in continuing education programs to be up to date with new treatment modalities, equipments in the unit
Education
Msc Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Pondichery
Indirani College Of Nursing 2023
Bsc Nursing - Nursing
Dr MGR Medical University, Tamilnadu
Adhiparasakthi College Of Nursing,Melmaruvathur2019
Skills
Individualized patient assessment and care
Medication administration:oral,IV,IM,SC
Care plan development
Management of emergencies
Management of psychiatric conditions:ADS,OCD,BPAD, substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, suicidal attempt cases,anger and aggression disorders, Dementia and Alzheimer's, Eating disorders, neurotic disorders
Monitoring dietary requirements and referral
Providing wound care
Providing end of life care
Carrying out admission, discharge , transfer procedures
Responsive behavior management
Infection prevention and control
Patient education
Catheterization
Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
Can manage patient load upto 9 in acute setting
Certification
Attended BLS training accredited by American heart association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Larissa Lodge Nursing Home
07.2024 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Sasi Sarvesh Polyclinic
03.2023 - 03.2024
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Sasi Sarvesh Polyclinic
12.2019 - 12.2020
Msc Nursing - Mental Health Nursing
Pondichery
Bsc Nursing - Nursing
Dr MGR Medical University, Tamilnadu