NIKHILA PRASANNAN
Registered Nurse
Shepparton,VIC
Summary
I have completed my Bachelor in nursing course from MATRU COLLEGE OF NURSING, INDIA on 2012 which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council and affiliated to RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE, BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. I have 7 year and 3 month of EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT experience from MINISTRY OF HEALTH, SAUDI ARABIA and 1 year 6 months of experience in medical ward Taranaki district health, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Currently am a Registered Nurse in Goulburn valley health, Shepparton ,Victoria, Australia.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Goulburn valley health
09.2024 - Current
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
TARANAKI DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD, NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND.
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Am working in MEDICAL WARD
- My job responsibilities includes: Nursing assessment, Care planning, facilitation and execution(including acute and planned procedures i.e
- Biopsies and drain insertions), Medication management and administration, Effective communication, Safety and timely documentation of daily undertakings including fluid balance, early warning scores, nursing care plans and clinical progress notes, Delegation of appropriate tasks to Health care assistants, Strict isolation procedures in accordance with internal infection control protocols and procedures, Management of both peripheral and central access devices/venous punctures, Management and titration of Airvo 2 (high flow oxygen therapy)
REGISTERED NURSE
AL OYUN CITY HOSPITAL (MINISTRY OF HEALTH) SAUDI ARABIA
06.2015 - 09.2022
- I worked in EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
- My job responsibilities includes: Provide nursing care collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phase of acute illness or trauma
- Performed medical procedure like ECG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, and UCG testing or medication administration
- Monitored ER patient, including alerting physician or charge nurse to change in patient status, communicating with patient and their family members in a variety of traumatic situation.
Education
Competency Assessment Program - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
Taranaki, WKO10.2022
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
MATRU COLLEGE OF NURSING, INDIA
01.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Critical Care
Last Name
PRASANNAN
Personal Objective
I am looking for a career preferably hospital settings where I can develop my skills. Am hardworking, strong, versatile and good health.
References
- Mrs Vidhya Chirag Gowda, Academic coordinator, MATRU COLLEGE OF NURSING, Magadi Min Road, Kamakshipalya, Bangalore 79, matruzone@gmail.com, www.matru.net
- Mr ESSA AL-THOWNI, Director Of Nursing, Al oyun city hospital,Al-Hassa, Ministry of health, SAUDI ARABIA, ealthowini@moh.gov.sa
- Bevan G Dawson, Clinical nurse manager-medical inpatient 4A &4B, Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand, bevan.dawson@tdhb.org.nz
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Goulburn valley health
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
TARANAKI DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD, NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND.
01.2023 - 09.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
AL OYUN CITY HOSPITAL (MINISTRY OF HEALTH) SAUDI ARABIA
06.2015 - 09.2022
Competency Assessment Program - Nursing
Western Institute of Technology At Taranaki
BACHELOR OF NURSING -
MATRU COLLEGE OF NURSING, INDIA
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