EDUCATION:
Master’s in Advance nursing, 2010-2011
Middlesex University, London, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2004-2008
VSS College of Nursing, Bangalore, India (Rajiv Gandhi University)
LICENSURE:
Registered Nurse, Karnataka Nursing Council, India (KNC)
Registered Nurse, Tamilnadu Nursing Council, India (TNC)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Hillington NHS Hospital, Uxbridge, London
Nursing Assistant (December 2012- Feb 2013).
Lukka Nursing care home, Colindale, London, United Kingdom
Senior care assistant (March 2011-November 2012)
• Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions;
• Administer medications and check vital signs.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions;
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families;
• Participated in the in-service training on Dementia Management for Elders.
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment;
Jayaharan memorial Hospital, Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, India
Male Staff Nurse (2008-2010), Paediatric Medical surgical, Emergency and ICU
• Expertise in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care on an acute medical unit.
• Ability to delegate care to nursing assistants
• Effectively team up with a multidisciplinary team (pharmacy, social work, transition, physicians, occupational and physiotherapist).
• Care of the diabetic patient – blood glucose sliding scale monitoring
• Nasogastric tube insertion and Telemetry experience
• Provided bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients with aggressive behaviours, Intravenous Drug users, medical floor etc. Handled medication administration, dressing changes, IVs and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated on interdisciplinary team.
• Central venous catheter care and management
• Expertise in Intravenous assessment, initiation and management
• IV Push Medication Administration and Blood Transfusion
• Assessment and care of the patient with respiratory disease
• Friendly interpersonal skills and great team player
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in dealing with students and patients and family members.
• Ability to function well in charge nurse role.
TRAINING / SEMINARS ATTENDED:
• Oct 2010 – HIV/AIDS training course
• Apr 2011-Manual moving and handling training
• Jun 2011-Food and Hygiene training
• Jun 2011-Dementia care training
• Aug 2011-Fire and Safety training
• Aug 2011-SALT training
• Aug 2011-Abuse control training
• Jan 2012 -Infection control training
• Jan 2012 – Health and safety training
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
• Diabetic Control Programme, Nagercoil,India 2008
• Polio Eradication Programme, Bangalore,India 2009
• Health Awareness Programme, Gujarat,India 2010
