NITHAL THOMAS

A challenging and active involvement in a progressive healthcare organization offers the opportunity to fully utilize my proven nursing experience and knowledge.

• Hemodialysis
• Ryles tube insertion
• Haemodiafiltration
• ABG sampling
• Plasmapheresis
• Urinary catheterization
• IV cannulation
• AVF suture removal
• AVF /Graft needling
• Blood transfusion
• Wound Dressing

• Renal biopsy
• Dialysis catheter insertion
• Intubation

• Dialysis machine (Fresenius 4008 , 5008 and 6008,B Braun)
• Dialyzer reprocessing machine
• Ventilator
• Cardiac monitor
• Pulse oximeter
• Nebulizer
• ECG machine
• Bipap
• Hoist
• Oxygen flow meter
• Defibrillator
• Suction apparatus
• ABG analyzer
• Syringe pump

Registered Nurse - Aged care 

• Assume responsibility on each shift for the nursing care of allocated residents
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• Ensure a high standard of care for the elderly is maintained at all times
• Assisting in admission and helping ease the transition for patients and their families
• Lead the Health Care Assistant in providing high-quality direct and indirect care
• Build strong relationships with residents to encourage trust, and understand their needs
• Evaluate resident care needs and in conjunction with our multidisciplinary team to implement and evaluate individualized care plans that meet the resident's needs
• Form part of a dynamic environment where teamwork and personal development are encouraged
• Ensure all documentation relating to residents is accurately maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Administer correct medication and deliver appropriate medical interventions efficiently
• Attend and participate in health promotion and educational activities.

Registered Nurse - Dialysis 

• Employed in a fast-paced environment working directly with a multidisciplinary team in providing effective nursing care in the clinical setting
• Greeting patients, performing patient assessments, reviewing dialysis orders, noting the physical and mental condition of patients through observation and interviews, documenting data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimes, reviewing lab work, and patient care plans
• Initiation, monitoring, and termination of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments and the management of complications such as hypotension, access alarms, clotted circuit, etc
• Perform patient care activities and procedures such as taking vital signs, suture removal, catheter care, wound care, venipuncture, and blood draws
• Medication administration, anemia management, fluid therapy, ECG interpretation, recognition of cardiac arrests, and performance of CPR
• Assessing and accessing the patient's arteriovenous fistula or central venous catheter along with ordering and collecting blood if required
• Giving medications as prescribed and checking effectiveness in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families about adherence to treatment prescription plans, diet or fluid restrictions, personal hygiene, and the importance of medication compliance
• Provides effective, compassionate clinical care and collaborates with the medical staff to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.