SOORAJ THIKKAL VEETTIL
Launceston
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
LAUNCESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
05.2024 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
Staff Nurse Band 5, Critical Care
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 03.2024
- Observed changes in ventilation, renal and cardiac condition to request for immediate medical treatment from critical care physician.
- Recognised early signs of deterioration of conditions by providing continuous physiological assessments and observation data.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine vital signs and abnormalities.
- Studied near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to enhance patient safety practices.
- Responded to emergency situations by performing CPR or using defibrillator.
- Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research and provide excellent patient care.
- Communicated with patients and families to discuss how best to manage conditions.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to discuss plan of care and medications.
- Recorded information on database to update patient files and medical records.
- Observed patients to monitor progress and identify deterioration or abnormalities, diligently noting and reporting changes.
Critical Care Staff Nurse
DHANALAKSHMI HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Recognised early signs of deterioration of conditions by providing continuous physiological assessments and observation data.
- Observed changes in ventilation, renal and cardiac condition to request for immediate medical treatment from critical care physician.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine vital signs and abnormalities.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, cleaned and treated wounds and administered IV for patients to support critical care.
- Managed patient care from admission to recovery, demonstrating compassion and patience.
Critical Care Staff Nurse
MGM MUTHOOT MEDICAL CENTER
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Recognised early signs of deterioration of conditions by providing continuous physiological assessments and observation data.
- Conferred with inter-professional teams to execute recommended quality improvement plans and interventions.
- Observed areas to keep work stations clean and comply with health and sanitation standards, maintaining well-being of staff and patients.
- Responded to emergency situations by performing CPR or using defibrillator.
- Observed changes in ventilation, renal and cardiac condition to request for immediate medical treatment from critical care physician.
- Ordered lab tests and radiology scans to further assess condition of patients.
- Identified potential patient safety issues to avoid injury, critical illness or complications.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, cleaned and treated wounds and administered IV for patients to support critical care.
- Communicated with patients and families to discuss how best to manage conditions.
- Administered treatment and monitored doses, allergic reactions and adverse effects, promptly providing medical attention.
Critical Care Staff Nurse
WOCKHARDT HOSPITAL
09.2010 - 11.2012
- Observed changes in ventilation, renal and cardiac condition to request for immediate medical treatment from critical care physician.
- Kept up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research and provide excellent patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations by performing CPR or using defibrillator.
- Recognised early signs of deterioration of conditions by providing continuous physiological assessments and observation data.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, cleaned and treated wounds and administered IV for patients to support critical care.
- Identified potential patient safety issues to avoid injury, critical illness or complications.
- Communicated with patients and families to discuss how best to manage conditions.
- Performed health assessments to design specialised treatment plans.
- Recorded information on database to update patient files and medical records.
Education
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADULT CRITICAL CARE N -
WOLVERHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
WOLWERHAMPTON03-2024
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
SRINIVAS INSTITUTE OF NURSING SCIENCES
2009
Certificate of Higher Education - PLUS TWO
BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION , KERALA
2004
TENTH - CBSE
SREE SATHYA SAI VIDYAPEETAM
2002
Skills
- Thoroughly assessing critically ill patients and prioritising care based on ABCD approach
- Caring for patients with serious medical and surgical conditions
- Managing patients with needs such as mechanical ventilation, non invasive ventilation like BiPap, invasive line insertion
- Managing and titrating vasoactive and inotropic drugs
- Catheter and wound care
- Patient education
- Weaning patients off appropriately from sedation based on medical plan
- Setting up and monitoring medical equipments like cardiac monitor, ventilator,transducer,pressure lines and BIS monitoring
- Drawing and interpretation of Arterial blood Gas and appropriate management of abnormalities
- Acting timely in a medical emergency , resuscitation and airway management
- Conducting pulmonary assessment to identify abnormal respiratory patterns
- Managing patients during COVID pandemic
Name & contact
SOORAJ THIKKAL VEETTIL
0437609731
Affiliations
- Member, Royal College of Nurses
REGISTRATIONS
- Nursing and Midwifery Board AHPRA (January 2023 to present0
- Newzeland Nursing Council. (November 2022 to present)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council UK. (November 2019 to present)
- Karnataka State Nursing Council
- Kerala State Nursing Council
Education
other,other,other
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
LAUNCESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
05.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse Band 5, Critical Care
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 03.2024
Critical Care Staff Nurse
DHANALAKSHMI HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 08.2019
Critical Care Staff Nurse
MGM MUTHOOT MEDICAL CENTER
10.2013 - 05.2016
Critical Care Staff Nurse
WOCKHARDT HOSPITAL
09.2010 - 11.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - PLUS TWO
BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION , KERALA
TENTH - CBSE
SREE SATHYA SAI VIDYAPEETAM
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ADULT CRITICAL CARE N -
WOLVERHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
SRINIVAS INSTITUTE OF NURSING SCIENCES
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