Priya Rajan
Wollert,Australia
Summary
I am a dedicated, patient-focused registered nurse with over seventeen years of experience in emergency, renal respiratory and over several medical and surgical settings. Having honed my skills in these high-pressure environments, I am eager to broaden my horizons by transitioning into a more challenging role where I can fully apply and expand my expertise. Committed to continuous professional development, I regularly enhance my knowledge through ongoing learning and research. Compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in patient assessment, evidence-based practice implementation, and interdisciplinary team collaboration. Excel in communication, empathy, and leadership to enhance patient care outcomes and foster positive healthcare environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist
Northern Health
Epping, Australia
05.2021 - Current
- Participate in simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education.
- Perform respiratory assessments, provide care to patients on BiPAP, APAP, CPAP, and High Flow Oxygen therapy.
- Assist ventilator-dependent patients with ADLs, mentor junior staff, and coordinate patient care with health team members.
- Perform respiratory assessments.
- Assist ventilator-dependent patients with ADLs.
- Participated on Weaning protocol for EOLC patients utilizing BIPAP and High flow.
- Provided guidance and support to entry-level colleagues in the Respiratory care unit.
- Effectively managed and coordinated patient care among different members of the healthcare team
- Skilled in effectively establishing IV access, conducting CPR procedures, inserting nasogastric tubes with precision, and successfully catheterizing patients.
- Worked closely with medical professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses and implement comprehensive treatment strategies
- Ensured optimal care for patients with tracheotomy needs
- Experienced in performing ABG tests with expertise in result interpretation.
Registered Nurse
Northern health- Resourse pool
Melbourne, VIC
02.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Participated in operations during the COVID surge.
- Provided patient care for individuals utilizing patient controlled analgesia.
Registered Nurse
Eastern health -Boxhill Hospital
Melbourne, VIC
03.2012 - 03.2021
- Perform peritoneal dialysis and administer IP antibiotics to patients with peritonitis.
- Proficient in obtaining venipuncture from a fistula.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with newly created fistulas
- Coordinate patient care with health team members, assist ward supervisor in management, precept new staff and students, manage patients with surgical wounds and pain, and maintain personal hygiene and comfort of patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registrede Nurse
Fliders Medical Centre
Adelaide, SA
12.2008 - 10.2011
- Taking care of patients with BiPAP, pleural drains.
- Assist physicians when performing perural catheter insertion.
- Perform pleural catheter enzyme therapy.
- Be a preceptor to new staff and students.
- Carry out admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Carry out an assessment of vital signs and recordings.
- Perform an A to E assessment.
- Maintain personal hygiene and comfort of the patients.
- Attend to the nutritional needs of the patients.
- Manage patients with surgical wounds and pain.
- Observe changes in the patient's condition and record them, take necessary action, and report to the concerned authority.
- Impart health education to the patients and families.
- Administer medications according to the eight rights.
- Maintain records.
- Accurate Documentation.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Columbia Asia Hospital
Bangalore, India
05.2005 - 06.2007
- Provide emergency medical care for patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, and respiratory failure
- Assess patients, manage critically ill patients, and respond to emergency life-saving situations.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
Education
Advance Preceptorship programme -
Northern Health
Epping, VIC06.2024
Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing Respiratory -
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, VIC11.2022
Respiratory Nurse Programme -
Flinders Medical Centre
Adelaide, SA01.2011
Bachelor of Nursing -
Manipal University MAHE
Karnataka, India01.2005
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Health and wellness expertise
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Team leader Medication Safety Committee, Ward 20 TNH
- Electronic Medical Records super user at TNH
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Familiarity with disease management
- Wound cleaning/care
- Topaz champion
- Critical thinking abilities
- BLS trainer in ward 20
- RUSON Portfolio Management
- Respiratory care unit Nurse
Membership
- ANMF VIC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist
Northern Health
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northern health- Resourse pool
02.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Eastern health -Boxhill Hospital
03.2012 - 03.2021
Registrede Nurse
Fliders Medical Centre
12.2008 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Columbia Asia Hospital
05.2005 - 06.2007
Advance Preceptorship programme -
Northern Health
Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing Respiratory -
Australian Catholic University
Respiratory Nurse Programme -
Flinders Medical Centre
Bachelor of Nursing -
Manipal University MAHE
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