Vinaya Thomas
Southern Cross Care
Glenmore Park,NSW
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered prepared for senior responsibilities in healthcare. Skilled in resident care, clinical procedures, and medical documentation. Strong focus on collaborative team environments and achieving healthcare outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with deep understanding of resident needs and aged care protocols.
Work History
Senior Registered Nurse
4 Years 4 Months- Led nursing team in executing comprehensive care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Managed wound care and continence treatment for residents, ensuring comfort and healing.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills within the team.
- Coordinated medication management and ensured safe administration practices, streamlining processes to reduce errors.
- Identified polypharmacy and collaborated with doctors to optimize medication regimens for improved resident outcomes.
- Review quality indicators and implement management and preventive strategies
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care strategies for complex resident needs.
- Facilitate hospital transfers and discharge planning
- Facilitated training sessions on new healthcare technologies, improving team competency and enhancing service delivery.
- Implemented best practices in infection control, contributing to improved resident outcomes and safety standards.
- Conducted thorough assessments, documenting findings accurately to inform treatment plans and interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with resident '' families through open communication channels and regular updates on progress made during treatments or procedures.
- Ensure compliance with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize resident treatment plans and outcomes.
- Identified and referred resident for palliative care .Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill resident , facilitating comfort and dignity during their final stages.
- Administered resident satisfaction surveys to gather feedback on care quality.
- Monitored clinical environments to identify potential risks and implement management strategies.
- Develop and implement Behaviour support strategies for resident living with dementia
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
4 Months- Deliver person-centred nursing care
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.
- Monitor residents' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Recognised and responded to changes in residents' conditions. Observed residents for signs of deterioration. Escalated concerns to medical practitioners. Coordinated emergency responses. Arranged hospital transfers.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the "rights" of medication administration. Monitor for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.Liaise with GPs and pharmacists regarding medication reviews.
- Maintain accurate medication documentation. Manage Schedule 8 (controlled) medications according to legislation
- Manage wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Oversee diabetes care to ensure effective monitoring and treatment., including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
- Supervise Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Personal Care Workers (PCWs).Delegate tasks appropriately.Provide clinical guidance and support.Mentor new staff and students.Ensure delegated care is completed safely.
- Update documentation based on changes in resident needs.
- Conduct risk assessments for: Falls,Pressure injuries,Nutrition and hydration Continence ,Behaviour
- Delivered end-of-life care, supporting residents and families through transitions with compassion and dignity..
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and monitor health status.
- Recognised and responded to clinical deterioration and medical emergencies, ensuring timely interventions.
- Deliver person-centred nursing care to residents.
- Administer medications and monitor for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Developed, implemented, and reviewed individualised care plans to enhance resident well-being.
- Perform clinical procedures, including wound care, catheter care, and diabetes management.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress notes.
- Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Personal Care Workers (PCWs).
- Liaised with GPs, allied health professionals, residents, and families to coordinate care and improve communication.
- Ensure compliance with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards, infection prevention protocols, and clinical governance requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and incident management to enhance resident outcomes.
Registered Nurse
11 Months- Delivered safe, person-centred nursing care, enhancing residents' comfort and quality of life.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and monitor changes in residents' conditions.
- Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans.
- Administer medications and perform clinical procedures, including wound care, catheter care, and diabetes management.
- Respond promptly to clinical deterioration and medical emergencies.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with GPs, allied health professionals, and families, ensuring comprehensive support for residents.
- Supervise and support Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Personal Care Workers (PCWs).
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic health records.
- Ensure compliance with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards, infection prevention and control, and medication safety requirements.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, fostering residents' dignity, independence, and overall wellbeing.
Clinical Nurse Educator
4 Years- Delivered orientation and education sessions, along with bedside teaching, to prepare students for clinical practice.
- Supervise students to ensure safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care.
- Assess students' clinical competence and provide constructive feedback.
- Mentor and coach students to develop clinical knowledge, skills, and professional behaviour.
- Facilitated clinical learning and supported nursing students during clinical placements to enhance their practical skills.
- Coordinated placements by liaising with universities, academic staff, and clinical teams to ensure effective student integration.
- Support evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and continuous learning.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
3 Years 2 Months- Monitor patients' vital signs and respond promptly to changes in condition during the perioperative period.
- Provide immediate post-operative care in the recovery room, including airway management, pain management, and haemodynamic monitoring.
- Recognised and responded to post-operative complications, escalating care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Prepare patients for cardiac surgery by completing pre-operative assessments and safety checks.
- Assist cardiac surgeons and anaesthetists during procedures by maintaining a sterile environment and providing instruments and equipment.
- Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products as prescribed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient transitions to intensive care or ward, enhancing continuity of care.
Education
Entry Program For Internationally Qualified Nurses - Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient evaluation
Care planning
Clinical leadership
Risk management
Aged care standards
Health records management
Critical thinking
Resident advocacy
Certification
- Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
- National Police Check.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current CPR certificate
- First Aid certificate
- Manual Handling training.
- Medication Administration and Management competency.
- Elder Abuse Awareness.
- Cultural Safety and Diversity training.
- Aged Care Quality Standards and Clinical Governance training
- Dementia Care training.
- Suicide prevention in elderly training
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse
Southern Cross Care
03.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Uniting Aged Care
01.2022 - 05.2022Read More
Registered Nurse
James Milson Village
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Registered Nurse
Japara Kelaston Aged Care Home
10.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Clinical Nurse Educator
Holy Family College and Hospitals
01.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Fortis Escorts Hospital
05.2010 - 07.2013Read More
Institute of Health And Management
Entry Program For Internationally Qualified Nurses from Nursing
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Choithram College of Nursing
Master of Science from Nursing
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University of Delhi
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Visa
- Australian permanent resident