Saneesh Thomas
Norville
Summary
As a proactive, passionate, flexible, and meticulous individual, I have a track record of success in caring for a culturally diverse patient load and vulnerable individuals, presenting with emergency medical issues, chronic health care problems, mental health problems and sexual health education and treatment. Possessed a specialisation of clinical team leadership and management of a primary health care unit in a NT correctional facility including Alice Springs juvenile detention centre, I pride myself on my teamwork, exceptional clinical knowledge, professionalism under pressure, and empathetic patient care and integrity, which are transferrable attributes that would prove useful to any employer. Easy going but patient-focused, with hands-on clinical expertise across a wide range of machines, equipment, and advanced nursing procedures, I enjoy challenges and can adapt well to any circumstance. I commit to strategic goals and consistently adhere to compliance, procedures, legislation, safety, and efficiency. Recently I started working in Mental Health Inpatient Unit Bundaberg where I can challenge myself. Also, during my time I covered the Clinical Manger position multiple times. Skilled in many advanced nursing procedures, including managing mental health care plans, facilitating drug substitute programs, STI treatment, Tuberculosis treatment and monitoring and leading emergency medical situations and responding to Code Blue requirements, I have proven my ability to cope under pressure, maintain exceptionally high nursing standards and work competently within my scope of practice. I excel in developing collaborative stakeholder relationships, possessing the professionalism, medical capability, and courage to deal effectively with patients and relatives in highly stressful and sensitive situations. This is a key attribute that has enabled me to add value and contribute positively to a unique 650 inmate prison, where up to 90% of patients are Indigenous. I have the experience and confidence to provide modern, efficient, high-quality, and optimal healthcare to all patients and apply my broad-ranging clinical knowledge with empathy and integrity. With over eight years of Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Team Leader and Prison Health Care Manager (PHCM) experience, I have the necessary drive and determination to succeed in any role that requires the ability to work autonomously, innovatively, and professionally. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. 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Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bundaberg Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Caring for patients with acute conditions - building relationships and responding to their physical and emotional needs, while delivering effective care.
- Administering patients' medications and treatments - and monitoring results.
- Dealing with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalating stressful situations, and helping patients overcome challenges.
- Interacting with patients' families and other care staff - offering advice and information on patients' conditions.
- Preparing and maintaining patients’ records, producing care plans and risk assessments.
- Organizing group therapy sessions, including social and artistic events, aimed at promoting patients' mental recovery.
- Entering progressive notes and essential documentation in CIMHA including admission and discharge data.
- Assist consumers in their journey with recovery with build therapeutic relationships by applying specialized communication skills to form connections and promote wellbeing.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AS RN INPATIENT UNIT.
- Patient assessment, treatment plan development, medication administration, and providing therapeutic support.
- Play a crucial role in patient safety, advocacy, and education for patients and their families.
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team (including psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals) to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address the patient's specific needs.
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress.
- Responding to acute mental health crises, de-escalating tense situations, and providing immediate support.
- Organizing social activities and events to help patients develop social skills, reduce isolation, and promote well-being.
Clinical Team Leaders RN4
Alice Springs Correctional Centre / Juvenile Centre
12.2014 - 09.2023
- Now considered a senior member of a very professional and high-performing nursing team within a primary health care unit, as Clinical Team Leader, I provide team supervision and coordinate the daily clinic operations, which is a mix of emergency care, a semi acute unit and long-term management of a range of chronic health care conditions.
- As a leader, I take responsibility for patient care, patient management, clinic administration and nursing decision making in a pressurised and demanding health care environment.
- Working closely with the Prison Health Care Manager, I am central to all communication channels involving visiting allied health care providers or correctional facility staff and ensure that any risk, health and safety and prison procedures are properly adhered to.
- Since 2015 I have regularly deputised as Acting Prison Health Care Manager in formal acting secondments, where I have managed the entire primary health care unit, with human resource coordination, compliant management, collaborating with the mental health care team, mediating interdepartmental conflict, assessing patient management risks, formal communications, and reporting administration.
- As a decision-maker and motivational leader, I have excelled in this position, ensuring that the quality of patient care and nursing delivery is maintained.
- RESPONSIBILITIES AS ACTING PRISON HEALTH CARE MANAGER
- Participating in meetings with correctional staff, mental health, education, and NT health care officials.
- Coordination, administration management and delivery of safe and risk-free effective clinical practice.
- Overseeing the assessment of clinical risk regarding suicide prevention, self-harm, and risk to others.
- Driving best practice client referrals based on clinical needs and availability of allied health services.
- Manage, coach, develop and support the team, whilst advocating for enhancing workplace culture.
- Coordination and administration of allied health teams, including dentists, audiology, and radiology.
- Continually reviewing and addressing the balance between patient care delivery and personal risk.
- Demonstrating clear and accountable clinical decisions within the scope of professional practice.
- Reacting positively and quickly to interdepartmental conflict, ensuring rapid and fair resolution.
- Assessing cultural and language-based needs of patients to ensure an equitable client service.
- Using data-led evidence-based decision making to improve patient care and clinical practice.
- Administration management, investigation, and reporting on health commission complaints.
- Ongoing review and improvement of primary health care delivery and service to patients.
- Day to day performance, discipline, and grievance management of the nursing team.
- Organising and facilitating relevant in-service training for all staff, including doctors.
Registered Nurse - Pool
Alice Springs Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2013
- As an NT Health pool RN at this 180-bed hospital, I worked within multiple wards before establishing myself as a regular in the Medical and Surgical Ward, where I worked effectively as part of a dedicated team, attending to patients, and facilitating a range of health care plans.
- Additionally, I spend time in the Continue Care Ward and rapidly developed my Australian nursing skills in patient assessment, medication administration, disease prevention, infection control and restorative measures.
Personal Care Assistant
Old Timers Nursing Home Alice Springs
04.2009 - 08.2012
- As part of a multidisciplined personal care team, I worked closely under the direction of an RN to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to over 68 clients in this high care facility.
- My ability to communicate effectively and build positive professional relationships with staff, stakeholders, clients, and their families was highly regarded and contributed to improving the standard and quality of life for many of my clients.
- My prior nursing experience allowed me to become an active contributor in case conferences and participate in the continual improvement process for the organisation.
Overseas Qualified Nursing Program
Mercy Hospital WA
05.2012 - 06.2012
- In addition to attending ongoing classroom training, I worked full-time for six weeks as a student nurse across multiple hospital departments.
- My experiences within the Surgical and Medical Ward and Restorative Unit enhanced my ability to provide best practice patient care for patients with acute and chronic medical needs, following hospital patient treatment standards.
Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical
Puthiyedom Hospital, India
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Working in busy medical/surgical ward rapidly developed my skills in nursing patients with acute medical conditions, as well as enhancing my capabilities to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team dedicated to providing nursing care for critically ill patients.
- Also, provide care to patients pre and post-surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Amrita Institute of Medical Science, India
05.2005 - 10.2006
- As an RN in this busy hospital, I worked primarily in ICU and cared for critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, titration of critical drips, hemodynamic monitoring, and computer charting, which required dedication and expertise.
- Many clients were in ICU because of acute stroke, haemorrhagic bleeds, myocardial infarction, dissecting aortic aneurysms, pulmonary emboli, respiratory failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, GI bleeds and cardiac arrest.
- I took responsibility for total patient care, including medication administration, tracheostomy care, stoma care and epidural analgesia etc.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Correctional Nursing
Central Queensland University
Rockhampton, QLD12.2022
Overseas Nursing Program -
Institute of Health And Nursing
Perth, WA12.2012
Bachelor of Nursing -
Swamy Vivekananda School of Nursing
12.2004
Skills
- Professional development
- COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination
- Immunisation programs
- Interpersonal relationship development
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Primary health care management
- Medication administration
- Suturing
- Lancing boils
- Prescribing nurse initiated medication
- Clinical decision making
- Chronic health management
- Mental health management
- STI management
- Alcohol/drug patient issues
- Team leading
- Patient administration
- Organisational skills
- Planning
- Hospital software skills
- Quality care
- Patience
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Common sense
- Patient assessment
- Observation
- Documentation
- Training
- Education
- Coaching
- Stakeholder development
- Culturally appropriate health care
Qualifications And Registration
- Graduate Certificate in Correctional Nursing, Central Queensland (CQ) University, 12/22
- Overseas Nursing Program Australia, Institute of Health and Nursing Perth, 12/12
- Bachelor of Nursing, Swamy Vivekananda School of Nursing, 12/04
Registration
Registered Nurse, AHPRA NMW0001756361
Professional Development
- Graduation Certificate in Correctional Nursing, 12/22
- COVID -19 Vaccine Training Program, 12/21
- Annual Basic Life Support, Fire and Safety, 12/23
- 20 Hours Critical Care Nursing, 12/20
- Online ALS Course, 12/20
- I-stat Analyser, 12/19
- Prison Health Conference, Melbourne, 12/18
- Remote Emergency Care, 12/18
- Understanding Vaccines and National Immunisation Program, SA, 12/18
- Clinical Blood Transfusion Practice, 12/17
- Transition to Remote Area Nursing Program (TRAN), 12/15
- About Giving Vaccines, NT, 12/15
- Aboriginal Culture, 12/15
- Pharmacotherapy, 12/15
- Suturing and Plastering, 12/15
- Medication Safety and Administration, 12/15
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Medications, 12/14
- Emergency Evacuation, 12/13
- Infection Control Principles, 12/13
- Use of Infusion Pump, 12/13
- Palliative Care Nursing, 12/12
- Hydration and Nutrition, 12/11
- Dementia Behaviours, 12/10
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bundaberg Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Team Leaders RN4
Alice Springs Correctional Centre / Juvenile Centre
12.2014 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse - Pool
Alice Springs Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2013
Overseas Qualified Nursing Program
Mercy Hospital WA
05.2012 - 06.2012
Personal Care Assistant
Old Timers Nursing Home Alice Springs
04.2009 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse Medical and Surgical
Puthiyedom Hospital, India
11.2006 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Amrita Institute of Medical Science, India
05.2005 - 10.2006
Graduate Certificate - Correctional Nursing
Central Queensland University
Overseas Nursing Program -
Institute of Health And Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing -
Swamy Vivekananda School of Nursing
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