Sherin Jose
Melbourne
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kettering General Hospital
06.2019 - Current
- Care for all patients undergoing any Cath Lab procedure and to implement treatment prescribed by medical staff, according to departmental policies.
- Maintaining accurate and legible records of care.
- Knowledge and understanding of one’s role in an emergency situation and acting appropriately.
- Preparing and ‘laying up’ sterile trolleys for specific procedures.
- Preparing the environment appropriately to receive patients for specific procedures and completing daily safety checks of stock and equipment.
- Initiate and perform removal of intra-arterial/venous sheath and management of haemostasis with arterial closure device.
- Have specific knowledge about pacemaker leads and modes of pacing in order to inform practice.
- Management of temporary pacemakers, threshold measurement and safe removal of temporary pacing lead.
- Scrub up and assist the operator during PPCI, PCI and cardiac catheterisation.
- Understanding of haemodynamic monitoring (intra-arterial/venous and intra cardiac blood pressure) and the significance of changes.
- Understanding of cardiac rhythms and the significance of changes.
- Knowledge of the intravenous and intra coronary drugs administered both routinely and in emergency situations, and to prepare same.
- Dexterity to manipulate guide wires, catheters, balloon catheters, pressure wires, Indeflators in synchrony with the operator.
- Knowledge of a variety of catheters, guide wires and balloon catheters and their use in different circumstances.
- Recognition & understanding of disease of the coronaries, identified via the angiographic evidence (Xray pictures) with the ability to follow the procedure and take appropriate action.
- To assist with the smooth running of the Catheter Suite which includes: management of the procedure lists, stock control, unpacking stores, cleaning and tidying equipment.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Work in partnership with patients, their carers and the multi-disciplinary team in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, ensuring the patient’s physical and emotional needs are met.
- Recognise changes in patient’s condition which require the intervention of others and refer on, as appropriate.
- Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care, utilising evidence based electronic and other information resources as appropriate.
- Consent patients prior to their diagnostic procedure.
- Cannulation of patients prior to their procedure.
- Assist Endoscopists in all areas of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Record information about patients in a safe, accurate and consistent manner using appropriate tools and techniques, including electronic and written formats as close to point of care as possible.
- Utilise decision support tools and techniques to support the delivery of safe effective care.
- Access and use patient clinical diagnostic information to inform clinical decisions.
- Administer medicines to patients in accordance with the NMC Standards of Medicines and trust policy.
- Emphasise and champion new ways of working, embracing and supporting development of a culture of innovation.
- Participate in the Endoscopy Nurse On-call Service for Emergency Upper GI Bleeds.
- Comply with the NMC Code of Professional Practice/HCPC Code of Practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained.
- Maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous records in line with current NMC guidelines and standards. Act as an advocate for your patients, ensuring that any barriers to the patients’ opinions and wishes being heard are challenged.
- Maintain up to date training in information technology (IT) skills, and demonstrate a good working knowledge of confidentiality and data protection.
Health Care Assistant
Kettering General Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Assist patients to wash and dress / or wash patient in bed or bathroom as required by their care plan.
- Perform basic pressure area care as required by the patients care plan or delegated by registered Nurse.
- Eating and Drinking – to assist in the preparation and serving of meals or basic food supplements. Feeding patients/ assisting them to drink and accurately recording on charts, reporting their intake to the Registered Nurse.
- Help Patients to use toilet facilities by escorting patients to the toilet; assisting patients to use bedpans/commodes/bottles; empty and change catheter bags or incontinence pads according to the needs of the patients care plan and Trust policy. Record and report any problems noticed in urinary and bowel continence to the Registered Nurse.
- Assist the Registered Nurse to help patients undertake basic activities to mobilise and to regain/retain independence as outlined in the individual patient care plan.
- Communicate effectively information to Patient/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
- Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team and multi-disciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur.
- Preparation of patient unit, Receive the patient and assessment of patient.
- Filling Patient document, transfer of patients to other departments.
Registered Nurse
Narayana Hrudayalaya
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Co-ordinate all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
- Preparation of patients for different diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Getting radial artery access for all interventional procedures.
- Perform femoral sheath removal and TR band management.
- Managing patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Scrubbing as a second operator for CTO’S, complex PCI’s and device implants.
- Participating on-call Primary PCI service.
- Administration of oral and intravenous medications.
- Intravenous cannulation and venipuncture.
- Complying with all legal, regulatory and best practice guidelines.
- Supporting any new staff members during their induction and with new skill acquisition.
- Supervise and assess learning of care assistants and pre-registration students.
Health Care Assistant
ITAPS, University Hospital Of Leicester
04.2014 - 03.2015
- To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
- To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way.
- To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
- To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower.
- To assist Clients to dress and undress.
- To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene.
- To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment.
- To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
- To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
- To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients.
- To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights.
- To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken.
- To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes.
- To continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded.
- To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager.
Health Care Assistant
East Cheshire NHS Trust
04.2011 - 04.2014
- Assist patients to wash and dress / or wash patient in bed or bathroom as required by their care plan.
- Perform basic pressure area care as required by the patients care plan or delegated by registered Nurse.
- Eating and Drinking – to assist in the preparation and serving of meals or basic food supplements. Feeding patients/ assisting them to drink and accurately recording on charts, reporting their intake to the Registered Nurse.
Health Care Assistant
Salvation Army Care Home
07.2010 - 04.2011
- Assist patients to wash and dress / or wash patient in bed or bathroom as required by their care plan.
- Perform basic pressure area care as required by the patients care plan or delegated by registered Nurse.
- Eating and Drinking – to assist in the preparation and serving of meals or basic food supplements. Feeding patients/ assisting them to drink and accurately recording on charts, reporting their intake to the Registered Nurse.
Registered Staff Nurse
Geetha Hospital
02.2008 - 06.2010
- Assessing a patient’s condition and planning and implementing patient care plans.
- Treating wounds and providing advanced life support.
- Assisting physicians in performing procedures.
- Observing and recording patient vital signs.
- Ensuring that ventilators, monitors and other types of medical equipment function properly.
- Administering intravenous fluids and medications.
- Ordering diagnostic tests.
- Collaborating with fellow members of the critical care team.
- Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Acting as patient advocate.
- Providing education and support to patient families.
Education
Diploma - General Nursing & Midwifery
Vagdevi School Of Nursing
09.2007
Board Of Higher Secondary Education - undefined
Government Of Kerala
03.2004
Secondary School (SSLC) - undefined
Vimalagiri Public School
03.2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Emergency response
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kettering General Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
02.2019 - 05.2019
Health Care Assistant
Kettering General Hospital
02.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Narayana Hrudayalaya
03.2015 - 06.2017
Health Care Assistant
ITAPS, University Hospital Of Leicester
04.2014 - 03.2015
Health Care Assistant
East Cheshire NHS Trust
04.2011 - 04.2014
Health Care Assistant
Salvation Army Care Home
07.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Staff Nurse
Geetha Hospital
02.2008 - 06.2010
Board Of Higher Secondary Education - undefined
Government Of Kerala
Secondary School (SSLC) - undefined
Vimalagiri Public School
Diploma - General Nursing & Midwifery
Vagdevi School Of Nursing
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the curriculum vitae is true and correct as 04/07/2020 Sherin Jose Date:04/07/2020
BRIDGING PROGRAMS/QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
- Overseas Registration (RN1) – Registered Nurse (Adult-General) Exam Part 1 (NMC Test of Competence) Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom 22/06/2018
- Overseas Registration (RN1) – Registered Nurse (Adult-General) Exam Part 2 (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom 02/01/2019
REGISTRATION HISTORY
- Registered Nurse ( Adult - General ) - RN1 NMC PIN : 19A0008O
- Life membership at The Karnataka State Nursing Council, Bangalore, India (since 02/2008) Registration No: 100634
- Registered Nurse - Division1(AHPRA) ,NMW0002412834
GAPS IN WORK AND PRACTICE HISTORY
I have a break in my work from July 2017 to January 2018 due to family commitment.
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