Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
APHRA Registration
Certification
Reference
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Paul Chirackal Joseph

Hastings Point,NSW

Summary

Experienced registered nurse skilled in delivering comprehensive care for surgical patients. Proficient in critical thinking, team leadership, and infection control protocols. Ready to leverage expertise in patient advocacy and individualized care planning to enhance patient recovery and outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered nurse - Surgical

Tweed Valley Hospital- NORTHERN NSWLHD
Tweed
09.2024 - Current

Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing various orthopaedic, urology, General surgery, Gynae , Breast , ENT and endoscopic procedures

  • Performed admissions , through patient assessment , pre-operative preparation, and patient education
  • Monitored and cared patients during the post operative recovery
  • Administered medications and treatments per Anaesthetic and surgical orders and hospital protocols.
  • Performed wound care , care of drains and adhered to strict infection control protocols and aseptic techniques as required
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualised care plans in the post operative recovery and rehabilitation ..
  • Educated patients and families on health maintenance ,wound care , disease prevention, and post-discharge care.
  • Early identification of complications and prompt escalation based on ISBAR protocol and hospital policy
  • Maintained detailed patient records using electronic health record systems per healthcare regulations.

Registered Nurse - Surgical

University Hospital Limerick
Limerick , Ireland
04.2019 - 04.2024
  • Managed care of surgical patients who underwent various simple to complex surgical procedures, from pre-operative preparation through discharge.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing care plans for postoperative recovery.
  • Conducted wound management, including dressing changes , negative pressure dressings , larva therapy, care of various drains etc
  • Monitored vital signs and escalated concerns using ISBAR protocol.
  • Performed IV cannulation, venipuncture, and safe administration of fluids and medications.
  • Performed various types of stoma care , and continuous bladder irrigation
  • Executed infection control measures to minimize surgical site infections.
  • Identified and addressed complications before and after surgical interventions promptly.
  • Administered controlled drugs safely, ensuring proper storage and documentation.
  • Cared and monitored patients with PCA ,PCEA and monitored for complications and efficiency
  • Worked as an important member of multidisciplinary team
  • Actively participated in patient and family education

Registered nurse - Geriatric Nursing

St Senan's Nursing Home
Kilrush, Ireland
04.2015 - 04.2019
  • Provided direct patient care in a residential nursing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies and managed incidents effectively
  • Administered medications according to established protocols and patient needs.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient independence and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment to enhance resident well-being.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

St Joseph's Hospital
Kothamangalam, India
05.2011 - 02.2015
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients with various conditions like Respiratory failure, Congestive heart failure, renal failure, sepsis etcProvided care for patients on mechanical ventilators and managed tracheotomy, stoma, and wound care.
    Administered medications safely, including IV medications, IV fluids, and insulin.
    Performed IV cannulation, venipuncture, and arterial blood gas analysis.
    Efficiently managed emergencies through cardio pulmonary resuscitation
    Assisted physicians during emergency procedures such as endotracheal intubation , lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion etc
    Monitored ECG and vital signs while utilizing ISBAR tool for escalation of early warning scores.
    Educated and assessed student nurses while ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
  • Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and treatments.
  • Trained new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Joseph's College of Nursing
Kothamangalam , India

Skills

Clinical skills

  • Excellent bedside Nursing care
  • Safe medication administration
  • IV cannulation
  • Phlebotomy
  • Urinary catheterization
  • Wound care and dressings
  • Stoma care
  • NG tube insertion
  • Patient education

Technical Skills

  • Maintenance of electronic health records
  • Operating a wide range of tools, from thermometers to complex machines
  • Performing ECG , Bladder scan , ultrasound droppler analysis etc

Soft skills

  • Reliability and responsibility
  • Pressure management
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability and cultural competence
  • Autonomy in practice
  • Patient and family focus
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Team leadership

APHRA Registration

Registration type: General Nurse

Registration Number: NMW0002271466

Conditions/ endorsements: Nil

Registration status: Current

Certification

  • BLS , Oct 2025
  • Work, health and safety, and hazards manual tasks, 10/01/24
  • Patient moving and manual handling, 2025
  • Bloodsafe - Clinical transfusion practice, 08/01/2024
  • Between the flag training, 10/01/2024
  • Cybersecurity fundamentals, 10/01/24
  • Fire safety and evacuation, 09/01/24
  • Infection prevention and control practices, 09/01/2024
  • Invasive device protocols, 09/01/24
  • Medication safety, 02/01/25
  • Wound care and management, 01/01/16
  • Venipuncture and cannulation, 01/01/16
  • Male catheterization and suprapubic recatheterization course, 01/01/17
  • Elder abuse, 01/01/18
  • MUST training, 01/01/2019
  • End of life care, 01/01/18
  • IV study day and haemovigilance, 01/01/2019
  • PCA study and pain management, 01/01/2019

Reference

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered nurse - Surgical

Tweed Valley Hospital- NORTHERN NSWLHD
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse - Surgical

University Hospital Limerick
04.2019 - 04.2024

Registered nurse - Geriatric Nursing

St Senan's Nursing Home
04.2015 - 04.2019

Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

St Joseph's Hospital
05.2011 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St Joseph's College of Nursing
Paul Chirackal Joseph