Sumam Joy
Cleveland,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Infinite Care
Cleveland, QLD
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Registered Nurse (Cardiology and Coronary Care Unit)
University Hospitals of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
12.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Monitored patient condition, including performing ECG, tracking readings, identifying irregular Telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability and acuity
- Excellent time management and prioritization while caring for allocated patients
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments including treatment, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Care of cardiac patients post cardiac procedures including Arterial site management and Band removal
- Management of Cardiac drips including Dopamine, digoxine, and Amiodarone
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals and families recovering from acute cardiac diseases and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse (Nursing Home)
Bupa Health Care Services
Birmingham, United Kingdom
03.2016 - 12.2021
- Assisted care delivery in the home, to ensure continuous assessment planning and implementation and evaluation of resident's care
- Assisted with ensuring care plans are regularly audited and that they are appropriate to the resident's needs and reflect the care being delivered
- Ensured medication is ordered and administered in line with company policy and procedures and NMC guidelines
- Liaised with GP's and other professionals to ensure outstanding care for the residents is maintained
- Recognized and acted upon the signs of deterioration in a person at the end of life, administered anticipatory medications to treat common physical and psychological symptoms
- Developed and promoted good communication with residents and relatives, conducted virtual family meetings during the pandemic
- Assisted the clinical care manager in rota management and maintained effective use of manpower in providing excellent care.
Registered Nurse (Nursing Home)
Castle Meadow Health Care
Norwich, United Kingdom
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies through various routes including end of life and palliative drugs
- Made the transition process easier for palliative patients and their families who face health challenges by enhancing the level of comfort
- Updated patient chart with data such as medications to keep records current and support proper treatment
- Promoted own professional development in terms of education skills and attitude to maintain current trends and practices
- Actively participated in patient care with maintaining hygienic working environment compliance with relevant health care procedures
- Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues and improve response and patient care quality.
Registered Nurse (Emergency and Trauma Care Unit)
St James Hospital
Kerala, India
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Assessed patient condition immediately upon arrival, checked vital signs, reviewed reports, determined initial prioritization according to existing patient caseload
- Collaborated with doctors and emergency staff in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient treatment
- Performed specialized life-saving treatments such as CPR, Advanced cardiac life support
- Adhered to proper safety and sterilization protocol and techniques to ensure proper infection control
- Performed medical procedures such as ECG, veni puncture, cardiac monitoring, urine analysis, suture removal, and administered medications
- Actively participated in student development through guidance and feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Calicut University
02.2011
Skills
- Vascular Care
- Understanding Palliative care expertise
- Phlebotomy
- Medicine administration
- Blood transfusion
- Aseptic techniques
- IV therapy
- Equipment operation including syringe driver
- Electronic medical recording
- Compliance reporting
- Care plan development
- Clinical documentation
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Flexibility
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Good Team work
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
Registrationhistory
- Australian Health Practitioner regulation Agency, 08/2021, Present, NMW0002509090
- Nursing And Midwives council United Kingdom, 11/2014, Present, 14K0023O
- Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council, 03/2017, Present, 52833
- Nursing Council of New Zealand, 06/2021, Present, 309459
References
- Subiha Hussain (Ward sister), University Hospitals Of Birmingham, subiha.hussain@uhb.nhs.uk, 01214242000
- Heidi Lane, University Hospitals Of Birmingham., heidi.lane@uhb.nhs.uk, 01214242000
- William Moon (Home Manager), Bupa Care Services - Priory Nursing home, bill.moon@bupa.com, 0044 1217113480
- Mathew Bennett, Bupa Care services-Priory Nursing Home, mathew.bennett@bupa.com, 07837533381
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Infinite Care
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Cardiology and Coronary Care Unit)
University Hospitals of Birmingham
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse (Nursing Home)
Bupa Health Care Services
03.2016 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse (Nursing Home)
Castle Meadow Health Care
02.2014 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse (Emergency and Trauma Care Unit)
St James Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Calicut University