Sinu Mariam Mohan
Palmview,QLD
Summary
I bring over 15 years of extensive nursing experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering patient-focused care in dynamic and challenging environments. Reliable, ethical, flexible and innovative in my nursing practice, with a proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, and the multidisciplinary team. As a people's person, I demonstrated effectiveness as a manager and leader who strives for excellence in the delivery of patient centered care. I also like to acknowledge & celebrate staff achievements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse
UnitingCare Queensland
Buderim, Australia
12.2023 - Current
- Improvement of patient outcomes through applying evidence-based nursing practices and individualized nursing care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions via thorough discharge education and follow-up support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Streamlined workflows, improving unit efficiency and patient service delivery.
- Evaluate patient histories, symptoms, and complaints for accurate diagnoses and care plans.
- Provided clinical oversight, mentorship, and support to healthcare teams and new staff.
- Identified clinical risks and implemented preventative measures to ensure patient safety.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educate patients and families on condition management and treatment adherence.
- Administered medications, treatments, and wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Managed patient discharge planning and safe transfers, ensuring continuity of care.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to infection control and safety protocols.
- Acted as a clinical resource, offering guidance on best practices and complex cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess data and develop care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety and quality through adherence to best practices and hazard reporting.
Charge Nurse : Medical Respiratory
Auckland District Health Board
Auckland, New Zealand
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Charge Nurse of a 29 Bed Respiratory Ward that accommodates a mix of acute & elective patients
- Co-ordinate the day to day nursing activities of the ward, ensuring the delivery of optimal family centered nursing care that meets professional standards & holds ADHB values
- Evaluation of effectiveness & standard nursing care in the ward, identifying clinical risks & ensuring a safe environment for patients, family & staff
- Management of a team of 35 + direct reports, including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, performance review and disciplinary actions
- Managing nursing roster to ensure smooth service delivery 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whilst meeting safe staffing requirements
- Budget responsibilities including monthly operating cost of the ward
- Leading quality improvement initiatives
- Managing care coordination & patient flow
RN Medical Respiratory
Auckland District Health Board
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2008 - 07.2018
- Delivered high-quality nursing care and implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute comprehensive patient care plans.
- Administered medications safely, reducing errors and adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
- Managed critically ill patients by developing and implementing optimal treatment plans.
- Mentored and trained new nursing staff, fostering a supportive work environment and improving retention.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, addressing concerns and providing emotional support.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly to determine interventions and prioritize care.
- Designed individualized care plans to address unique patient needs, optimizing outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and professional development to stay current on best practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams for seamless transitions post-hospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills, including wound care and IV therapy, to expedite patient recovery.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and adjusted care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Provided direct care, stabilized patients, and managed treatment from admission to discharge.
- Audited clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Educated caregivers on patient care instructions and medication side effects in simple terms.
- Championed quality initiatives to improve unit performance and patient safety.
Education
Post- Graduate Diploma - Health Sciences ( Advanced Nursing)
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand01.2022
Post- Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences ( Advanced Nursing)
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Karnataka, India01.2005
Skills
- High standards of delivering care
- Leadership
- Cultural respect
- Self-motivation
- Positive attitude
- Professionalism
- Succession planning
- Regulatory Health & Safety compliance
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Implementation
- Complex problem solving
- Staff mentorship
- Quality improvement
- Discharge planning
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Resource utilization
- Recruitment and staffing
Accomplishments
- ABG Blood sampling
- Chairing Quality meetings for ward 72 / 7 a, to make change in process for best patient's outcome
- Respiratory service policies & procedure development and kept current
- Becoming gold hand hygiene auditor
- Adverse Event investigator training completed (07/2023)
Registration and Membership
- AHPRA registration number - NMW0001621103
- Registered Nurse with current APC with Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Queensland's Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow card)
- Australian Full Drivers License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Belinda Arrow, Clinical Nurse Manager, Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast-QLD, +61421973133, belinda.arrow@uchealth.com.au
- Duanne Barboza, Clinical Coach, Buderim Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast-QLD,+61754303056,Duanne.Barboza@uchealth.com.au
- Joyce Pereira, Nurse Unit Manager- Respiratory, Gastro & ID, Te Toka Tumai (Auckland City Hospital) Auckland ,New Zealand, +6421884649, joycep@adhb.govt.nz
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Yours sincerely,
Sinu Mariam Mohan PGDipHSc
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
UnitingCare Queensland
12.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse : Medical Respiratory
Auckland District Health Board
07.2018 - 01.2024
RN Medical Respiratory
Auckland District Health Board
01.2008 - 07.2018
Post- Graduate Diploma - Health Sciences ( Advanced Nursing)
University of Auckland
Post- Graduate Certificate - Health Sciences ( Advanced Nursing)
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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