Shipsy Parakkudiyil Jose

Work Unit: Palliative Care Ward

Job description:

• Provides clinical Leadership and consultancy to nursing and other health professionals.
• Assesses the effectiveness of existing clinical procedures and identifying areas for potential improvement or optimization.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and improves patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care practices and clinical guidelines.
• Administer performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
• Rosters and allocates nursing staff for the unit on a regular basis.
• Develops , implement and monitor clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Mentors nursing staff through professional development opportunities, enhancing their skill sets and competencies.
• Facilitates training sessions for new hires, ensuring they are well-equipped to perform their duties efficiently and safely.
• Serves as a clinical expert resource for fellow nurses, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on ongoing learning and growth.
• Championed innovative approaches in nursing education programs that results in improved knowledge retention among students.
• Maintains professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and seminars, staying informed on emerging trends and best practices within the nursing field.
• Evaluates nursing staffs' performance and develops education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
• Collaborates with physicians and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
• Supervises grad nurses ,new staff members and delegates tasks to maintain continuum of care.

Work Unit: Palliative Care Ward

Job description:

• Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
• Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by developing and implementing effective discharge planning processes.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
• Participated in the recruitment and selection process and developing Business Planning Framework for the unit.
• Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
• Managed team of nurses’ , allied health and clinical nursing assistants in the inpatient unit and community area,
• Coordinated departmental operations according to administrative, legal and medical guidelines.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Follow work health and safety procedures to provide high-quality services in the unit.
• Evaluate the performance of nursing and allied health staff and develop a roster and strategies to improve resilience.
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine audits to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Work Unit: Palliative Care Ward

Job description:

• 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.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Participated in family meetings and advanced care plans for palliative patients and utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies and Managed quality care for patients with terminal illness .

Work Unit: Acute Medical Ward

Job description:

• Care of patients with acute medical conditions including, Malaria, Typhoid fever, Meningitis, Endocarditis, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, CKD etc.
• Management of patients with TPN infusion, PEG feeding, NGT feeding etc .
• Conducted procedures such as IV Cannulation, catheter insertion, blood transfusion and airway management and administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Taking care of DDA and Management of CPR trolley.
• Managed care from admission to discharge, liaison with PHN about the future care of patients while referring to a nursing home
• Contacted Community Health Centre regarding long-term care or respite care of patients and arrange home nebulizer & home oxygen
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care and rehabilitation.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Work Unit: Acute Medical Ward.

Job description:

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
• Promoted health care for all and assisted in the prevention of ill health by participating in health education and other promotional activities
• Liaised with health professionals, e.g Physiotherapists, Radiologists and Laboratory Technicians
• Monitored records and reports on patient conditions
• Pre-operative and post-operative nursing care
• Removal of sutures and wound dressings
• Administration of Medications and health teaching
• Monitoring intake and output.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Work Unit: Medical & Haematology Ward.

Job description:

• Care of patients with medical & haematology problems, acute & chronic liver failure, abdominal pain, Malaria, Typhoid fever and Meningitis
• Assisting with bone marrow aspiration, biopsy, lumbar puncture, skin biopsy, abdominal tapping, pleural tapping, etc
• Administering chemotherapy to leukaemia patients
• Care of tracheotomy
• Monitoring patients with ECG monitors
• IV Cannulation & blood-extraction
• Clinical management of the medical ward in the capacity of the ward sister.

Work Unit: Gynaecology Ward

Job description:

• Antenatal & Postnatal care
• Management of high-risk pregnancies
• Recognition of the commencement of the first and second stages of labour and conduct of delivery
• Maintain cleanliness and comfort to both mother and baby
• Promoting the physical and emotional well-being of both ante-natal and postnatal mothers.

Work Unit: CCU

Job description:

• Emergency care and management of patients in CCU
• Care of mainly the following type of cases: Anoxia , Myocardial infarction, Anaesthetic depression, Hypotension, Electric shock, Pulmonary-embolism, Extensive haemorrhage, Electrolyte disorder, Hypothermia, Brain injuries, Anaphylactic shock and pre-operative nursing care for patients undergoing surgery.