SUSAN KURIAN
+Traralgon,Victoria
Summary
Dedicated RMN with Mental health nursing degree and high-level expertise in data-driven decision execution. Developed programs and promoted opportunities for student achievement in large metropolitan school system. Excellent statistical, systems management and communications skills leading to optimum outcomes. Committed Nurse in providing Holistic Care for Patients by focusing on recovery model approach. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Latrobe Regional Health
Traralgon
10.2024 - Current
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards
- Evaluated test and laboratory results to determine next course of action
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient
- Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care
- Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance
- Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures
RMN/CLINICAL EDUCATOR
Solent NHS Trust
Portsmouth
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Support the International Nurse Education Lead in developing and delivering a programme to enable international nurses to pass the TOC and excel within clinical practice
- In partnership with Learning and development, Clinical Education Department and the relevant Service Line (SL) clinical and practice educators, to develop and deliver an international nurse programme that embeds the right skills, behaviours and offers the appropriate supervision and training, to support the delivery of excellent healthcare and health improvement in line with service strategy
- Evaluate clinical outcomes and reports variance to clinical pathway, protocols, or best practice guidelines
- Identifies when a vulnerable adult may be at risk and knows how to refer to the local authority adult safeguarding service
- Role models culturally safe nursing practice and has the confidence to report poor practice when observed
- Practices in accordance with legal, ethical, professional Nursing standards and demonstrates culturally safe behaviours
- Responsible for ensuring quality clinical education delivery which is underpinned by evidence based practice
- Take a lead role in the clinical preparation required for the international nurse to undertake the OSCE
- Consistently maintain excellent personal conduct, behaviour, and values to the level consistent with the organisation and any professional body requirements
- Using persuasive and motivational skills work collaboratively with clinical staff, multi professional leads and their teams, to engage their clinical support with a view to clarify and establish objectives for the development of international nurse roles, skills and competencies
- Supervise and assess international nurse within clinical practice
- Monitor the progress and compliance of international nurses undertaking the OSCE and maintain a database of completion
- Develop and disseminate educational material to international nursing staff whilst encouraging and signposting staff to utilise educational resources to ensure evidence-based practice
- Assist in the development and implementation of educational resources on the Learning platform
- Develop networks and close working relationships with colleagues in other associated areas of practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of current evidence in practice and provide a visible clinical profile within clinical practice
- Work autonomously with the ability to coordinate, monitor and assess own workload and proactively to positively influence the quality of clinical education learning
- Under the guidance and direction of the International Nurse Education Lead provide specific skills and competency development within the trust according to organisational priories for quality education and development for all internal nursing staff
- Extract and analyze data using information technology (IT) to determine and effective progress education initiatives
Registered Mental Health Nurse
SOLENT NHS TRUST
Portsmouth
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards
- Evaluated test and laboratory results to determine next course of action
- Directed psychoeducation to enable families and patients to cope with diseases
- Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process
- Mentored and supervised mental health support workers to uphold best practices in dealing with patients
- Administered medications and conducted diagnostic tests to determine diagnosis of patient
- Considered differential diagnoses and provided clinical recommendations
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Attended case conferences and meetings to assess treatment success rates
- Explained nature of emotional disturbances and emphasised need for treatment
- Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
- Briefed patients regarding de-escalation methods to help manage emotions
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes
- Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care
- Implemented essential legislation requirements to fellow team members for continued compliance
- Stayed up-to-date with latest developments in nursing practice to contribute to medical research
- Informed patients of rights to provide protective measures
PRINCIPAL
Irinjalakuda Co-operative Hospital Limited
Thrissur
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home
- Administered standardised tests to evaluate student performance and progress
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies
- Oversaw schedule management, orientation and registration protocols and other administrative functions
- Administered personnel policies and procedures, approving any professional staff additions
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
- Collaborated with nursing officer to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
- Performed diverse human resource activities, including hiring, training, disciplinary and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements
- Expanded quality curriculum training to facilitate continued educated for teaching staff
- Verified adherence to regulatory funding sources across programmes and outcomes
- Encouraged interdepartmental collaboration to develop and support student activities, programmes and lessons
- Coordinated yearly budget, tracked expenses and documented actions
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with goals and objectives
- Helped educational programmes achieve greater performance objectives and standards
- Modelled excellent leadership skills to promote positive interaction between teaching staff and students
Assistant Professor Psychiatry
Snehodaya College of Nursing
IRINJALAKUDA
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed multidisciplinary approaches to education, ensuring high-quality teaching, research and student experiences
- Worked closely with professors to support collaborative research for course progression
- Maintained data administration effectively and efficiently in line with company policies
- Continued personal professional development by attending workshops and training, optimising knowledge to enhance course curriculum
- Managed curriculum design and implementation, developing clear, concise learning methodologies through research and planning
- Supported research projects, aiding academic progression and growth in line with demands
- Helped students to achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, reducing classroom incidents to maintain positive learning environments
- Promoted healthy self-talk and brain-yoga techniques to significantly reduce stress levels among students
- Delivered targeted reading sessions for small groups of students with additional educational needs
- Reported on students' progress, achievements and behaviour
- Delivered learning support on remote basis through Zoom and Google Classroom
- Supported students with various learning difficulties to understand key concepts in core subjects
- Identified and catered to pupil needs by creating tailored action plans with teachers, students and parents
- Worked with teachers to uphold behaviour management policies
- Participated in meetings, conferences and workshops to establish rapport with teachers and staff
- Provided administrative support by photocopying worksheets, typing correspondence and filing exam results
- Increased meaningful class participation by proactively motivating students
- Set and communicated practical learning and development goals by developing individual education plans
- Safeguarded children's welfare at all times
- Built confidence levels among students through empowerment practices
Lecturer
Welcare College of Nursing
Cochin
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments
- Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement
- Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students
- Reported on programme data to support course management
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhanced teaching procedures
- Scheduled regular meetings with students to discuss short-term and long-term goals
- Conducted screening interviews with incoming students to gauge preparedness
- Formulated and submitted student progress reports to management
- Followed safeguarding principles to maximise student health and wellbeing
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis
- Oversaw research budgets for department
- Delivered lectures across different nursing subjects
- Developed and updated curriculum to reflect contemporary issues, topics and industry advancements
- Drafted and edited research proposals, papers and publications
- Prepared bids to target external funding for research projects
Staff Nurse
ST.Gregorios Medical Mission Hospital
PARUMALA
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients
- Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to 5 patients, providing consistent and effective care
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures
- Collected blood samples and prepared them for lab analysis
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes
- Uphold patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges
Staff Nurse
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences
Bangalore
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients
- Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to [Number] patients per shift
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to [Number] patients, providing consistent and effective care
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures
- Collected blood samples and prepared them for lab analysis
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for patients
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions
- Uphold patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges
Education
LEVEL 3 : EDUCATION AND TRAINING - AWARD
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE
Portsmouth01.2023
Master of Science - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
K.V.M.College of Nursing
KERALA, INDIA01.2012
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Sri Siddaganga College Of Nursing
KARNATAKA, INDIA12.2006
SECONDARY SCHOOL -
BALIKAMADON HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
KERALA, INDIA06.2002
SSLC -
Nicholson Syrian Girls High School
INDIA03.2000
Skills
- Student achievement
- Process improvements
- Event planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget creation
- Communications expert
- Student and parent relationships
- Common core learning standards
- Staff development
- Documentation development
- Lesson planning
- Schedule oversight
- Academic administration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Training
- Training and development
- Relationship building and networking
- Community engagement
- Standardised testing
- Prioritisation
- Policy development and enforcement
- Multi-tasking ability
- Engaging leadership style
- Human resources
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Curriculum development
- Nursing care
Accomplishments
Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council Registration NoRN696, Karnataka State Nursing Council, Reg.NO: 02N9417, Member of TNAI (Trained Nurses Association of India), NMC REGISTRATION NUMBER 21J1728O, ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING - 3355652, One day workshop on Education An Eclectic Approach conducted by Govt.Medical College Kottayam on 04/10/10, One day CNE Programme on Infection Control conducted by KVM College of Nursing, Cherthala, Alappuzha on 07/29/11, Mental Health Practical Training at Mental Health Centre, Peroorkada & NIMHANS, Bangalore, Exhibition on model regarding Breast Feeding, TNAI Zonal Meet 2012, Research Topic: A quantitative study to assess burden and coping mechanism of spouses of mentally disturbed clients
Languages
Fluent, Native, Fluent, Fluent
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: UK Driving Licence
Personal Qualities
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Leadership Quality
- Hardworking and Punctual
- Optimistic
Timeline
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Latrobe Regional Health
10.2024 - Current
RMN/CLINICAL EDUCATOR
Solent NHS Trust
06.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Mental Health Nurse
SOLENT NHS TRUST
08.2021 - 06.2022
PRINCIPAL
Irinjalakuda Co-operative Hospital Limited
01.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Professor Psychiatry
Snehodaya College of Nursing
10.2015 - 08.2017
Lecturer
Welcare College of Nursing
05.2012 - 09.2015
Staff Nurse
ST.Gregorios Medical Mission Hospital
03.2009 - 06.2009
Staff Nurse
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences
05.2007 - 07.2008
LEVEL 3 : EDUCATION AND TRAINING - AWARD
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE
Master of Science - MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
K.V.M.College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Sri Siddaganga College Of Nursing
SECONDARY SCHOOL -
BALIKAMADON HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL
SSLC -
Nicholson Syrian Girls High School
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