Soumya Devassy
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Adept at leading teams and enhancing patient outcomes, my tenure at Neuroscience Department POWH showcased my ability to prioritize patient care and mentor nursing staff. Leveraging skills in EMR and patient education, I improved staff retention and reduced infection rates, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient support.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Neuroscience Department POWH
12.2011 - Current
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on thorough assessments of each patient''s unique needs and goals for recovery.
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
- Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments, contributing to clear communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions and available community resources, facilitating smooth transitions from acute care settings to home environments.
- Acted as a resource for other nursing staff regarding neurological conditions and best practices in care, elevating overall knowledge levels within the hospital.
- Mentored new nurses on the unit, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that improved staff retention rates.
- Reduced incidences of hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse
Mangala Hospital & Mangala Kidney
, karnataka state, india
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
St. James Hospital
, Kerala, India
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Certificate IV - Teaching And Assessment
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Teaching And Assessment
CBD College Sydney NSW06.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Science
Karnataka India03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calicut University
Kerala India02.2007
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Emergency Response
- EMR
- Medical assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Preventive health
- Seizure Management
- At-risk patient care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
Additional Information
REFERNCE
1. Annie Li
Acting Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Neuroscience POWH
PH No. 0433137424
2.Ellen Lee
Nurse Unit Manager Level 1
Neuroscience POWH
PH No: 0431786716
3.Robyn Frazer
Nurse Unit Manager Level 3
Neuroscience POWH
PH No : 0432434146
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Neuroscience Department POWH
12.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mangala Hospital & Mangala Kidney
06.2008 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse
St. James Hospital
05.2007 - 05.2008
Certificate IV - Teaching And Assessment
TAE40116 Certificate IV in Teaching And Assessment
Master of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Science
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Calicut University
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