AKSHAYA SOMARAJ
Kottayam
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 12 years in Critical Care, Emergency, and Medical-Surgical settings. Manages ventilated and critically ill patients, administers advanced life support, and leads multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Holds AHA-approved ACLS and BLS certifications, demonstrating a commitment to patient-centred care and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse – Casualty / Emergency
Assisi Hospital
Kottayam
10.2025 - Current
- Deliver high-quality emergency nursing interventions, managing complex trauma cases, sepsis, and acute cardiac events.
- Execute rapid triage protocols and comprehensive physical assessments for acute and critically ill patients entering the emergency department.
- Directly assist physicians during critical bedside procedures, including endotracheal intubations, CPR, and advanced wound management.
- Ensure precise, legally compliant medical records and clinical documentation support optimal patient care in fast-paced environment.
Senior Sister / General Duty Matron (Major) – Medical & Surgical ICU
Military Hospital
Ambala
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed the complex care of critically ill patients requiring continuous mechanical ventilation, advanced titration of vasoactive infusions, and intensive hemodynamic monitoring.
- Oversaw nursing operations and patient care delivery in 550-bed tertiary care military healthcare facility, ensuring high standards of care in a demanding environment.
- Supervised and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical excellence and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, and therapists to optimise patient care plans and improve ward efficiency.
Senior Sister (Captain) – ICU
INHS Asvini (Premier Naval Hospital)
Mumbai
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Led Code Blue response teams, executing advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and critical life-saving protocols, resulting in timely interventions during emergencies.
- Monitored invasive and non-invasive haemodynamic parameters, managed mechanical ventilators, and responded promptly to clinical deterioration to maintain patient stability.
- Delivered comprehensive intensive care nursing to patients with life-threatening medical and surgical conditions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Ward Sister (Lieutenant / Captain) – Medical & Surgical Ward
158 Base Military Hospital
West Bengal
11.2014 - 04.2017
- Led high-volume medical-surgical unit, optimising pre-operative and post-operative patient care for enhanced recovery outcomes.
- Administered complex medication regimens and intravenous therapies, ensuring effective wound care management and patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care protocols and medication adherence, promoting proactive disease management.
Staff Nurse – CTVS ICU (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)
Care Hospitals
Surat
03.2011 - 10.2013
- Monitored hemodynamic status and initiated rapid, life-saving interventions during acute clinical emergencies, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Operated advanced ICU technology, including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), mechanical ventilators, and precise infusion pumps, enhancing patient monitoring and treatment efficacy.
- Provided specialised post-operative care for patients following major cardiac surgeries, ensuring optimal recovery and minimising complications.
Education
Post Basic Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Armed Forces Medical Services Examining Board
India01-2020
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Nursing
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
India01-2010
Skills
- Emergency and trauma care
- Rapid triage assessment
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Basic life support
- Critical care and ICU operations
- Emergency department protocols
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Patient vital signs monitoring
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) management
- Basic monitoring techniques
- Clinical leadership
- Infection prevention protocols
- Evidence-based care models
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Patient safety
- Scheduling management
- Evidence-based care
- Clinical leadership and operations
- Supervision of junior staff
Custom Section
B.Sc. Nursing
References
Excellent professional and military references (including from the Armed Forces Medical Services) are available upon request.
Certification
- [Area of certification] certified
Timeline
Staff Nurse – Casualty / Emergency
Assisi Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Senior Sister / General Duty Matron (Major) – Medical & Surgical ICU
Military Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2024
Senior Sister (Captain) – ICU
INHS Asvini (Premier Naval Hospital)
04.2017 - 03.2021
Ward Sister (Lieutenant / Captain) – Medical & Surgical Ward
158 Base Military Hospital
11.2014 - 04.2017
Staff Nurse – CTVS ICU (Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery)
Care Hospitals
03.2011 - 10.2013
Post Basic Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Armed Forces Medical Services Examining Board
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Nursing
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences