STEPHEN MATHEW
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
Aim to be associated with the organization that provides an opportunity to upgrade current skills and improve knowledge with latest trends and to be the part of the team that works dynamically towards the growth of the organization.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Life Care Hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2021 - 03.2022
- While Working as Nurse in Hospital, was working as nurse in In-patient department and able to manage patient care and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge according to Hospital policy.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Worked in Emergency Department and exposed to various diseases condition patients.
- Managed critical ill patients like Myocardial infarction, renal failure, severe abdominal pain, Transport and workplace injury, Hemorrhoids.
- Assisting Doctors in wound suturing and intubation procedures.
- Managed to complete responsibilities . Eg, ' Use to maintain and responsible for crash-cart in Department, like checking drugs and disposable things of crash-cart, replacing near expiry drugs as per Hospital KPI and keeping their records up to date.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
AIG Hospitals
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Care Hospitals , Banjara Hills
Hyderabad, Telangana
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 15 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Owasis College of Nursing
Hyderabad02.2017
INTERMEDIATE -
WESLEY BOYS JUNIOR COLLEGE
Hyderabad03.2012
S.S.C - Secondary Education
ST.MARK’S BOY’S TOWNS HIGH SCHOOL BOARD oF AP
Hyderabad04.2010
Skills
- Commitment to Best Practice
- Leadership and mentoring staff
- Strong ethical judgement
- Adapt to prioritizing/ managing deadlines
- Excellent customer service
- Goal Orientated
- High Level Autonomy
- Skilled in IV cannulation (adult)
- Creative problem solver
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work at high pressure
- Patient and family advocacy
- Ready to embrace changes and new methods
- Skilled in Blood collection
- Emergency Procedures
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Family Education
- Critical care
Registration
Nursing Registration:
Telangana Nurses and Midwifery Council, India
Registered Nurse - 8733
Initial registration: April 2017
Renewed: 2022
Professional Development
- BLS(BASIC LIFE SUPPORT)
- ACLS(ADVANCE CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT)
- PALS(PEDIATRIC ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT)
- HAND HYGEINE (MEDICAL AND SURGICAL TECHNIQUE)
- CRITICAL PATIENT CARE
- SUCTIONING TECHNIQUE
- ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE CARE
- DIALYSIS CATHETER HANDLING AND CARE
- TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
- CENTRAL LINE CARE
- TEMPORARY PACEMAKER CARE
- CHEST DRAINAGE CATHETER CARE AND HANDLING
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Life Care Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
AIG Hospitals
10.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Care Hospitals , Banjara Hills
04.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Owasis College of Nursing
INTERMEDIATE -
WESLEY BOYS JUNIOR COLLEGE
S.S.C - Secondary Education
ST.MARK’S BOY’S TOWNS HIGH SCHOOL BOARD oF AP
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