NEETHA THOMAS
10/57 Clarke Street South Bunbury,WA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical and surgical specialty and aged care
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St John of God Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive education to patients and families regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and follow-up care, promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities by mentoring new nurses on best practices for perioperative care and serving as a go-to resource for colleagues seeking guidance or input on challenging cases and coordinates the shifts .
- Assessed patients for general,ortho ,gynae ,urology procedures immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and effective communication throughout their surgical journey.
- Showcased adaptability in handling multiple complex cases simultaneously while prioritizing patient needs according to urgency level.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Developed and executed daily goals and care plans for upto 8 surgical patients per day.
- Applied critical thinking skills for effectively managing crisis situations or unexpected complications postoperatively, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Played an integral role in reducing hospital readmissions through diligent post-operative follow-ups and early identification of potential complications.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, protecting sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations..
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Admitting, discharging, and providing holistic care to pre and post-operative patients.
- Assessing patient pain, clinical deterioration, and escalating care as needed.
- Managing wound dressings, including negative pressure wound therapy.
- Performing suture/staple removal.
- Providing stoma care and educating patients on self-care for their stoma.
- Competent in PICC, arterial line monitoring, and IVC.
ENHANCED GENERAL NURSE
LETTERKENNY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
07.2018 - Current
- Admission and discharge procedures, including assessment of support on discharge and refer to public health nurses in need
- Obtained general and medical information by conducting in depth patient interviews
- Performed nursing to care to assigned patients patient up to 9 patients per shift
- Followed hospital and regulatory policies ,guidelines and procedures to maximize patient positive outcome
- Provided patient education on diagnosis, treatments and discharge plans
- Performed venepuncture ,IV cannulation, NG tube insertion, female catheterization
- Collaborated with MDT to plan and implement patient treatment plans
- Stocked clinical work stations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies
- Utilized computerized resource and patient management system,-IPMS, and nursing documents
- Provided nursing care for both medical & surgical patients ,including experience in high dependency unit
- Reassured patient and families during challenging and stressful situations ,including End Of Life Care
- Managed PVC ,CVC, PICC LINES and safe usage of the lines and monitored for signs of infection and regular renewal of dressing
- Administered oral, IM, S/C medications
- Administered blood and blood products
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise to provide optimal care and lifesaving interventions
- Identified signs of stroke and immediate action taken without delay
- Monitored dietary needs , calculating MUST ,referring to dietician and administered enteral parenteral feeds as per the regime
- Provided care for diabetes and complications, management of pulmonary disease conditions
- Experienced in caring patients with ileostomy and colostomy
- Received care of patients from recovery , checked post op vital signs, surgical incision sites ,and various drains and management of post op complications in general surgical ,urology, orthopaedic procedures
- Removed sutures and clips, checking signs of infection
- Performed wound dressing including negative pressure wound therapy like vac dressing ,PICO dressing, pervena dressing in collaboration with TVN
- Advocated patient needs with MDT and outlined treatment plans
- Provided training and supervision to nursing students and adaptation staff members in the working area
- Followed infection control policy
- Documentation of all care provided by nurses and other MDT
- Maintained patient dignity ,confidentiality, to comply with HIQA laws and prevention of breaches
Staff Nurse
SONAS NURSING HOME
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed care plans with effective nursing measures to improve patients mental and physical health
- Assessment of patient behaviours and changes
- Daily assessment of patient safety and risk assessment and use of sensor alarm where there is high risk of fall for prevention of fall
- Cared for residents with dementia
- Assisted patients in activities of daily living
- Monitored dietary requirements, weight loss ,calculating MUST and providing dietician input
- Provided wound care and prevention of pressure sore
- Medicine administration- oral ,S/C, IM
- Nursing care for patients recovering from stroke and other surgical procedures
- Worked as a team ,to establish ,enact and evaluate patient care
- Responded to emergency situations and act appropriately
- Provided training and supervision for HCA s and student nurses
- Maintained strict patient data confidentiality to comply with HIQA rules
- Provided end of life care , referred to palliative team for comfort measures
- Reassured families in dealing difficult situation of the member who is ill
- Documentation of care delivery
- Maintained infection control logs
- Participation in continuing education
Registered nurse
LITTLE FLOWER HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Admission and discharge procedure
- Checked vital signs of assigned patients
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 35 patients per shift
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow
- Assisting doctors in invasive and non-invasive medical procedures
- Conducting ward rounds
- Cared for patients with asthma,COPD, end-stage renal disease, liver cirrhosis, seasonal flu and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections
- Performed in NG tube insertion& feeding, Wound Dressing, Female catheterization and catheter care
- Managed IV, PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Venepuncture and send specimen
- Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures
- Handling medical records confidentially
- Documentation of care delivered
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and informed them of patient care options
- Educated and counselled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management and treatment plans
- Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians, nurses and social workers
- Experienced in medical and surgical areas
- Caseload management upto 9
- Patient assessment and care
- Staff development and preceptorship
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Critical thinking
- Phlebotomy &IV cannulation
- Medication administration
- Diet and nutrition
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Little Flower College of Nursing
04-2013
Certificate of Higher Education - BIOLOGY
GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONADARY SCHOOL
03.2009
Secondary school leaving certificate examination -
ST.JOSEPHS GIRLS HIGHSCHOOL
CHENGAL, KALADY03.2007
Skills
- Patient assessment and care
- Staff development and preceptorship
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Critical thinking
- Phlebotomy & IV cannulation
- Medication administration
- Diet and nutrition
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Care planning
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- catheter insertion/removal
- ADL assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St John of God Hospital
06.2023 - Current
ENHANCED GENERAL NURSE
LETTERKENNY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
07.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse
SONAS NURSING HOME
09.2016 - 07.2018
Registered nurse
LITTLE FLOWER HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE
09.2014 - 09.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - BIOLOGY
GOVERNMENT HIGHER SECONADARY SCHOOL
Secondary school leaving certificate examination -
ST.JOSEPHS GIRLS HIGHSCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Little Flower College of Nursing
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