SMITHA SUSAN VARGHESE
Gilmore,Australia
Summary
Experienced registered nurse skilled in patient care, dialysis procedures, and medical assessments. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with compassionate approach and excellent communication skills.
Experienced with dialysis care and patient management. Utilizes advanced knowledge in treatment protocols to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Track record of effective communication with patients and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledgeable with solid foundation in dialysis care and patient management. Demonstrated capability in handling complex patient cases and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Proven ability to effectively communicate with patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. Skilled in assessing patient needs and implementing personalized treatment plans.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Nurse
Tuggeranong Community Dialysis Centre
03.2024 - Current
- 1 year and 5 months from March to till date
CDN
The Canberra Hospital Renal Ward and COTU
02.2021 - 03.2024
- 3 years and 1 month from February 2021 to March 2024
Registered Nurse Level 1
The Canberra Hospital Renal Ward
02.2012 - 02.2021
- 9 years from 2012 February to February 2021
Registered Nurse Level 1
The Canberra Hospital Orthopedic Ward
06.2009 - 02.2012
- 2 years and 2 months from 25-06-2009 to Feb 2012
Registered Nurse
Astoon Hospital, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia Pediatric Ward & Tuberculosis Ward
06.2005 - 09.2008
- 3 years and 3 months from 25-06-2005 to 30-09-2008
Registered nurse
General care Dispensary, Dammam Emergency and Radiology Department
01.2004 - 05.2005
- 1 year and 4 months from 10-01-2004 to 20-05-2005
Registered Nurse
Eanthumkal Clinic, Kottayam, Kerala Emergency Dept
04.2003 - 11.2003
- 7 months from 01-04-2003 to 30-11-2003
Registered Nurse
Karipal Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala Medical ICU and Emergency Dept
04.2001 - 03.2003
- 2 year and 11 months from 02-04-2001 to 30-03-2003
Registered Nurse
H & W Cardiac Centre, Kottayam, Kerala ICCU
09.2000 - 12.2000
- 4 months from 01-09-2000 to 31-12-2000
Registered Nurse
Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala Paediatric Ward
07.1998 - 08.1999
- 1 year and 5 months from 15-07-1998 to 10-08-1999
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala
05.1997 - 05.1998
- Bed Capacity: 200 Beds
- 1 year from 30-05-1997 to 29-05-1998
Education
Bachelor of Nursing with Honors - Renal Nursing
University of Tasmania
Australia12.2023
Overseas Refreshers Program - undefined
Health Careers International
Melbourne, Australia04.2009
Training course - Cardiac Nursing
H & W Cardiac Centre
Kottayam, Kerala08.2000
Diploma in general Nursing And Midwifery - undefined
St. Mary's School of Nursing
Manarcad, Kerala01.1996
12th Standard - undefined
Pachunga University College
Mizoram01.1992
Skills
- Proficient in vascular access techniques
- PIVC insertion expertise
- Management of SPC procedures
- Wound care with PICO and VAC systems
- Pleurex drain care
- Proficient in chest drain procedures
- Catheter insertion and maintenance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Professional conduct
- Comprehensive patient evaluation
- Health education facilitation
- Digital health documentation
- Medication management
- IV access proficiency
- Infection prevention strategies
- Monitoring of vital signs
- Emergency response procedures
- Care plan development
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical documentation standards
- Blood transfusion protocols
- Patient safety compliance
- Quality assurance practices
- Staff training and mentoring
- Time management skills
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Fluid management
- Anaemia management
- Motivational interviewing
- Care plan implementation
- Continuous quality improvement
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Cultural history
- Student training
- Haemodialysis
- Patient education techniques
- Laboratory result interpretation
- Nutritional counselling
- Team leadership qualities
- Nursing care planning
- Erythropoietin administration
- Healthcare policy adherence
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Dementia care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Relationship building
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound care
- Microsoft office
- Medication reconciliation
- Pain management
- Critical care nursing
- Intravenous therapy
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- AHPRA NMW0000985928 Currently Registered
- The Kerala Nurses And Midwives Council 21658 Certificate of General Nursing And Midwifery
Timeline
Dialysis Nurse
Tuggeranong Community Dialysis Centre
03.2024 - Current
CDN
The Canberra Hospital Renal Ward and COTU
02.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Level 1
The Canberra Hospital Renal Ward
02.2012 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse Level 1
The Canberra Hospital Orthopedic Ward
06.2009 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
Astoon Hospital, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia Pediatric Ward & Tuberculosis Ward
06.2005 - 09.2008
Registered nurse
General care Dispensary, Dammam Emergency and Radiology Department
01.2004 - 05.2005
Registered Nurse
Eanthumkal Clinic, Kottayam, Kerala Emergency Dept
04.2003 - 11.2003
Registered Nurse
Karipal Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala Medical ICU and Emergency Dept
04.2001 - 03.2003
Registered Nurse
H & W Cardiac Centre, Kottayam, Kerala ICCU
09.2000 - 12.2000
Registered Nurse
Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala Paediatric Ward
07.1998 - 08.1999
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital, Kottayam, Kerala
05.1997 - 05.1998
Overseas Refreshers Program - undefined
Health Careers International
Training course - Cardiac Nursing
H & W Cardiac Centre
Diploma in general Nursing And Midwifery - undefined
St. Mary's School of Nursing
12th Standard - undefined
Pachunga University College
Bachelor of Nursing with Honors - Renal Nursing
University of Tasmania