Veena GEORGE

Patient Care Expertise.

• Comprehensive Care: Thorough understanding of patient care plans, assessments, and treatment cycles in a general practice setting.
• Clinical Skills: Proven ability to conduct focused patient assessments, administer treatments, and manage complex cases for individuals and families for delivering medical services.
• Quality Improvement: Experienced in implementing best practices and driving quality improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Nursing: Demonstrated proficiency in advanced nursing skills, particularly in surgical ward settings.
• Legal and Ethical Compliance: Adherence to relevant legislation, including equal opportunity, disability services, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Professional Standards: Committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing practice, as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Conduct for Nurses in Australia, the National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse, and the Poisons Act.

Advanced Surgical Nursing.

• Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing a wide range of upper and lower gastrointestinal surgeries, including Ivor Lewis, Whipple, pancreatectomy, various intestinal procedures, and cholecystectomy.
• Patient Assessment and Intervention: Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify and address both short-term and long-term needs. Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement effective interventions and optimize patient outcomes.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues, adhering to hospital policies and nursing standards.
• Patient Education and Empowerment: Educated patients and families on health conditions, self-care techniques, and disease management strategies to promote optimal health outcomes.
• Technical Proficiency: Possess a solid understanding of medical equipment and devices, including ECG machines, infusion pumps, drainage systems, and various surgical drains.
• Mentorship and Training: Provided training and mentor ship to junior staff and students, while ensuring adherence to hospital policies and standards.
• Medication Administration: Safely administered medications via various routes (oral, IV, subcutaneous, IM, and transdermal) in compliance with legal and institutional guidelines.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient care, minimize complications, and facilitate a smooth transition to discharge.
• Patient-Centered Care: Promoted patient independence and self-management by fostering goal-setting and decision-making abilities.
• Quality Improvement: Contributed to the evaluation and improvement of nursing care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Therapeutic Environment: Created a safe and supportive environment to facilitate patient recovery and rehabilitation.

Effective Communication and Collaboration.

• Empathetic Communication: Skilled in actively listening to and communicating with clients, patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Teamwork: Experienced in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared goals.
• Strategic Partnerships: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize patient care.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and mentor ship skills, guiding and supporting colleagues in their professional development.

Analytical and Assessment.

• Health Monitoring: Proven experience in assessing the health of individuals, groups, and communities.
• Diagnostic Skills: Highly skilled in analyzing health assessments and accurately identifying potential diagnoses.
• Record Keeping: Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed and accurate patient records, including discharge planning.
• Safety Compliance: Adherence to safety protocols, including non-lift policies and infection control measures.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to seek medical support when necessary.
• Decision-Making: Capable of making sound, independent judgments in dynamic healthcare situations.

Personal

• Can work independently and within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimum patient care and education.
• Coordinate workforce management objectives with a focus on individual, departmental, and hospital-wide initiatives.