AKHILA JAYANTHI VENUGOPALAN NAIR
KERALA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and nearly 5 years of experience providing high-quality, patient-centered care in the Critical Care Unit and High Dependency Unit. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, triage, and delivering evidence-based care to patients with complex needs. Known for fostering meaningful relationships with patients and their families. Utilizes advanced technology efficiently to enhance care delivery. Demonstrates a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a supportive team member. Committed to continuous professional development and achieving excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE IN HIGH DEPENDENCY UNIT (HDU)
SK HOSPITAL
TRIVANDRUM, KERALA
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor the patient's vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
- Administering Medications: Administer intravenous medications, blood products, and other treatments as prescribed, ensuring proper dosages and monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Collaborating with Healthcare Team: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Providing Direct Care: Perform advanced procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, and managing ventilators. Provide wound care and hygiene assistance as needed.
- Person-centered care: Provide care in a fast-paced High Dependency Unit (HDU), by assessing patient needs holistically, involving them in treatment planning, and ensuring a supportive environment for recovery.
- Patient and Family Education: Educate patients and their families about the patient's condition, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
- Emergency Response: Act quickly and efficiently in emergencies, implementing life-saving measures such as CPR or code blue protocols. Administer emergency medications, manage airways, and perform resuscitation procedures as needed.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient care, interventions, and responses to treatment by hospital policies.
- Psychosocial Support: Provide emotional support to patients and their families during stressful times, addressing their concerns and facilitating communication with the healthcare team
REGISTERED NURSE-CRITICAL CARE ICU TEAM LEADER
KIMS HEALTH HOSPITAL
ANAYARA, TRIVANDRUM, KERALA
12.2018 - 02.2023
- Leadership and Mentorship: Oversee the daily operations of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), ensuring that all patient care activities are conducted efficiently and effectively. Supervise and mentor nursing staff, including Registered Nurses and other healthcare personnel. Allocate nursing duties based on patient acuity, staff availability, and clinical priorities. Provide leadership and guidance to the team to maintain high standards of care.
- Patient Care Management: Provide comprehensive, person-centered care to critically ill patients across all stages of ICU treatment. Assess and monitor patients' condition, adjusting care plans based on their evolving needs. Administer complex treatments and interventions, ensuring timely and effective responses to clinical deterioration. Manage post-operative and ongoing critical care needs, addressing complications promptly.
- Operational Coordination: Coordinate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary ICU team, including intensivists, anesthesiologists, and respiratory therapists. Ensure appropriate allocation of resources and optimal utilization of ICU beds, equipment, and supplies. Ensure all necessary equipment is functioning and assist in the preparation of patients for procedures such as invasive monitoring or surgical interventions.
- Quality Control and Compliance: Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and hospital policies within the ICU. Monitor and maintain a sterile and safe environment for critically ill patients. Review and maintain quality control standards, including patient documentation and care practices.
- Training and Development: Provide ongoing education and mentorship to nursing staff, including preceptorship for new staff and student nurses. Update staff on best practices, emerging technologies, and evidence-based care protocols.
- Communication and Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact between the ICU and other departments, including medical teams, family members, and external stakeholders. Prepare and submit reports on ICU patient outcomes, incident management, and staff performance to hospital administration. Ensure accurate and timely communication regarding patient conditions, treatment plans, and critical updates.
- Crisis Management: Handle emergencies and critical incidents with calm, efficiency, and decisive action. Respond to deteriorating patient conditions, code situations, and other high-pressure scenarios, ensuring appropriate interventions. Provide leadership in crisis situations, guiding the team in delivering swift, effective care to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Education
Competence Assessment Programme (CAP)
Lonsdale Education Centre
Blockhouse Bay Home, New Windsor, Auckland12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kerala University of Health Sciences
Kerala, India11.2018
Skills
- Excellent communication skill
- Critical care management
- Conflict Management
- Critical thinking and Problem-solving
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Care planning and Implementation
- Effective Time Management
- Person-centered care
- Proficient in electronic health record
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Team leadership and Mentorship
- Medical equipment proficiency
- Delegation and Supervision
- Patient assessment and Care planning
- Cultural respect and Professional ethics
- Patient and family advocacy
- IV Cannula insertion and Wound care
Professional Development
- Attended workshops on advanced critical care procedures and ventilator management.
- Continuous learning through evidence-based practice updates and clinical training.
- Medication Management
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Fire and Safety
- Nga Paerewa Te Tiriti eLearning
- Foundations in Cultural Competency
Accomplishments
- Best Nurse of the Year Award
- Best Performer of the Month Award
- Quality coordinator
- Continuing Nursing Education Programme Representative
- Acted as a key member in the hospital's accreditation process (ACHSI, NABH)
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- Mentor and Trainer
Areas of Expertise
- High Dependency and Critical Care Nursing
- Aged Care
- Public Health
- Pain Management
- Medical and Surgical Procedures
- Clinical Management
- Wound Care Management
- Infection Control and Patient Safety
- Rehabilitation
- Palliative and Hospice Care
Certification
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration Number-NMW0002923702
- Nursing Council of New Zealand Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)-345889
- Kerala NURSES and Midwives Council (KNMC) Registration Number-KL03201901649
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) Registration Number-5144B68982FA
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Registration Number-875C4C4D9C2D
References
- Ravi Singh
Facility Manager
Blockhouse Bay Home
New Windsor, Auckland, 0600
bhbhmanager@gmail.com
0223245819
- Sreeja Sophy
Supervisor
SK Hospital, Kerala, India
Sreejasophy998@gmail.com
+919847335662
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE IN HIGH DEPENDENCY UNIT (HDU)
SK HOSPITAL
04.2024 - 11.2024
REGISTERED NURSE-CRITICAL CARE ICU TEAM LEADER
KIMS HEALTH HOSPITAL
12.2018 - 02.2023
Competence Assessment Programme (CAP)
Lonsdale Education Centre
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kerala University of Health Sciences