Tinu Cheriyan
Bundaberg
Summary
Qualified Advanced Registered Nurse with 23 years of experience in a progressive and high care medical field. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Friendly Society Private Hospital
09.2015 - Current
- Role as a Team Leader and Shift in Charge of the unit after hours.
- Facilitates student nurses, promoting their learning and development in the medical field.
- Care of Patients on cardiac monitors, telemetries, Permanent Pacemakers and Angio Plasty patients.
- Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through prescription of medication and health counselling and education.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Caring patients on high flow.
- CVAD Competent.
- IV Cannulation Competant.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
Registered Nurse
Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry Of Health
05.2004 - 08.2015
- Role as a Team Leader and Shift in Charge within the unit after-hours, demonstrating proficient medical leadership.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted for procedures such as Intubations, Extubations, Central Venous and Arterial Catheterization as well as diagnostic procedures like Ascitic Tapping, Thoracentesis and Pericardiocentesis.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Facilitated comprehensive pre-procedural preparations for patients such as USG, CT Scan, Treadmill, TEE (Trans Oesophageal Echo), and Nuclear Scan.
- Cared for patients on Cardiac Monitors, Telemetries, Ventilators, BIPAP, Endotracheal Tube, Tracheostomy Tube, Temporary Pacemaker, Permanent Pacemaker implantation and Transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP).
Student Nurse
Newcastle Private Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Assessing, planning and implementing nursing care of patients in Orthopaedic Ward under supervision.
- Ensuring an optimum high level of care is provided for all patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Perform different medical procedures such as IV injections, and infusions, wound dressings, blood transfusion, bladder scan and medications under supervision.
- Applying knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensuring ongoing self and professional development.
Registered Nurse
Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital
09.2000 - 05.2004
- Provided exceptional care for acute patients under Coronary Care Unit (CCU).
- Administered medications via Oral, IV Therapy and Cannulations.
- Facilitated in Post Procedural Care and Post Interventional Management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided optimum standard of nursing care as required.
- Management of critically ill patients with chest pain under cardiac ward.
- Management of cardiac arrest and emergency situations.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Bridging Programme, Iron Programme, ETEA
Melbourne, VIC09.2013
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Dr. Balabhai Nanavati School of Nursing
Mumbai, India04.2000
Skills
- Team Leadership
- IV Cannulation
- Non Invasive ventilation
- ECG Monitoring
- Nastro Gastric Tube Feedings
- All Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Competent in TPN and PEG Feed
- Oxygen Administration
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Blood Transfusion
- Oral and Parental Medication
Accomplishments
- Preceptor Award - Friendly Society Private Hospital, 2022
- Recognition Award, Awarded by Cardiology Unit- Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, 2015
- Incentive Award, Awarded by Nursing Administration- Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, 2013
Languages
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Arabic
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Reference
Susan Brigden - Nursing Unit Manager
0413768075
sbridgen@fsph.org.au
Teryna Hunt - Care Coordinator, Meilene Angilcare
0447529003
teryna@bigpond.com
Timeline
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Friendly Society Private Hospital
09.2015 - Current
Student Nurse
Newcastle Private Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry Of Health
05.2004 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital
09.2000 - 05.2004
Nursing - Nursing
Bridging Programme, Iron Programme, ETEA
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Dr. Balabhai Nanavati School of Nursing
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