Kalaiselvi Velu

Experienced ICU/CCU Staff Nurse with a decade of international clinical expertise, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in top-tier hospital settings. Proficient in providing empathetic support and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to enhancing patient care, contributing to hospital success, and advancing professional development in critical care nursing. Skilled in crisis management, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve superior healthcare results.

• Delivered personalized care to elderly patients in both facility and hospital settings.
• Ensured a culturally safe and respectful environment through implementation and supervision of health and safety protocols.
• Provided specialized care including wound care, pain management, palliative care, and fall risk management.
• Applied Treaty of Waitangi principles in healthcare and adhered to the code of conduct and health disability rights.
• Assessed individual needs, coordinated medical assessments, ensured proper documentation, and collaborated with families and health professionals.
• Accurately administered medications, ensuring proper dosage and timing.
• Implemented and monitored infection control policies, educated staff and residents, and coordinated responses to outbreaks.
• Directed and delegated responsibilities based on individual competencies and oversaw the execution of care plans.
• Skilled in de-escalation techniques to manage emotions and behavior effectively.

• Contributed to the Covid-19 pandemic care ward and provided acute care to Covid-19 infected patients.
• Achieved 99% infection control and recovery of patients during the pandemic.
• Recognized by hospital management as the best collaborative nurse during the Covid-19 emergency care.

• APC- Nursing Council of New Zealand, Applied-Pending
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialists, Reg. ID- 19022429
• Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council, Reg. ID- 136398

1. Critical Care and Emergency Response:

• Delivered specialized care, managed acute cases, and performed life-saving interventions for critically ill cardiac patients.
• Responded swiftly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or acute decompensations.
• Managed emergencies, applied advanced life support, and administered CPR and emergency medications.
• Administered high-alert medications, inotropic drug infusions, and blood transfusions.
• Provided post-operative care for patients who have undergone Coronary Angiography (CAG) and Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA).
• Managed advanced procedures such as endotracheal intubation,trachesotomy, central venous catheter insertion, and arterial line placement.

2. Advanced Procedures and Treatment:

• Performed Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE).
• Managed IV infusion, PICC line, and CVC; performed EJV line, Ryles tube, and Foley catheter insertions.

3. Patient Monitoring and Assessment:

• Monitored ECG, ICP, and CVP, identifying abnormal telemetry and communicating stability changes.
• Conducted comprehensive cardiac assessments and developed individualized care plans.
• Administered cardiac medications, oxygen therapy, and monitored cardiac rhythm for early emergency detection of MI.
• Conducted thorough assessments and implemented evidence-based interventions to optimize patient outcomes.

4. Patient Education and Communication:

• Educated patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team to assess and treat patients.

5. Documentation and Professional Development:

• Updated and maintained accurate patient records, documenting nursing interventions, care plans, and responses.
• Participated in emergency readiness drills and adhered to strict aseptic practices for infection control.
• Engaged in nursing simulation activities and evidence-based practice projects.
• Trained and mentored new nurses, ensuring adherence to care standards and safety protocols.

• Assisted with bedside procedures like chest tube placements, cardiac catheterizations, and pericardiocentesis.
• Collaborated in intubation, extubation, tracheostomy, and placement of invasive lines; provided comprehensive care for tracheostomies, wounds, and colostomies.
• Assisted with bronchoscopy, lumbar puncture, and bone marrow aspiration.
• Assisted with ECMO catheter insertions and patient monitoring.
• Performed EJV line, Ryles tube, and Foley catheter insertion procedures.
• Monitored ECG, ICP, and CVP, identified abnormal telemetry, and communicated stability changes to team.

• Critical patients on mechanical
  ventilator
• Critical patients on ionotropes
• RTA patients with severe head injury
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Oncology patients
• Isolation patients - COVID 19, SARI,
  VHF and Meningitis
• Patients with contact, droplet and
  airborne precautions
• CVA
• Aspiration Pneumonia
• Sepsis and Septic shock
  Post operative patients (Craniotomy,
  Gastrectomy, COMMANDO surgery)
• Patients with dementia and delirium
• Patients with Parkinsons disease
• Patients with cognitive decline

• Ventilator Machine -Servo-U Ventilator & Puritan Bennett 840
• CRRT Machine
• Defibrillator Handling
• ECMO Machine Manipulation
• T-34 Syringe Pump
• TPE Machine
• ECG
• Ultra Sound
• Glucometers
• Hemodialysis Machines
• Foley Catheter
• Endotracheal Tube
• PICC Line/CVP Line
• Defibrillators
• External pacemakers
• Telemetry Monitoring Systems
• Pulse Oximetry with Capnography
• Mechanical Thrombectomy Devices
• Fentanyl Pumps and other PCA Pumps
• Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) Monitoring

• BLS & ACLS
• Airway Management
• ECG Tracing
• Risk Management & International Patient Safety
• Fire & Safety Training
• Foundation in Cultural Safety

Heart Foundation Online Learning:

• Coronary artery disease / ischaemic heart disease
• Heart rhythm problems
• Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
• Heart failure
• CVD risk assessment in primary care
• Hypertension

MS Office

E-Case

E-Medical

• Bhagya Lakshmi Unnikrishnan
  RN - Oceania healthcare, NZ
  Lakshmi.Unnikrishnan@oceaniahealthcar.co.nz

• Reeshma Kunjamma Achen
  Senior Nurse - King Fahd Hospital of University, Saudi Arabia
  reeshmasusan@gmail.com
  +966 54 047 4365