ANITHA PAPPEN
NURSING
ADOOR
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with 23 years of experience in the effective and efficient management of holistic services. Providing outstanding levels of care through recognised expertise, methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support. Nurse with extensive expertise providing first-class care in a medical ward. Meticulous attention to detail in the monitoring and treatment of patients for continued positive progress and results. Enthusiastic Nursing Student with demonstrated history of academic success and professional development. Bringing hands-on experience within clinical environments, dynamic skill set and extensive training in salmaniya medical complex. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation. Dedicated highly effective in undertaking administrative and programme management tasks. Manages complex data with excellent organisation. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach. Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth. Experienced registered nurse with over 23 years in hospital industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver on team goals. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
General Nurse
SALMANIYA MEDICAL COMPLEX
MANAMA
09.2009 - 03.2024
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
BAHRAIN SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
BHARAIN
06.2005 - 04.2007
- Recorded incidents promptly, escalating to senior nursing staff for assistance.
- Informed patients and relatives of treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Maintained patient privacy and dignity throughout treatment and care.
- Administered, stored and handled medication within outlined regulations.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Planned and implemented treatment programmes to stabilise patient conditions.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Maximised preventative care utilisation to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
- Assessed patient health needs quickly to deliver rapid emergency support.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, family and colleagues to support continuum of care..
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Met frequent patient monitoring requirements through strategic workload planning.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Evaluated patients' physical, psychological and social issues to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Kept accurate, complete records of care in alignment with charting and privacy protocols.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
Staff Nurse
GULF SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
11.2002 - 03.2005
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Worked on a ratio of one nurse to 5 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 20 patients per shift.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
JEHANGIR HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTRE APOLLO GROUP
PUNE
06.2001 - 10.2002
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Maximised preventative care utilisation to reduce hospital burden and help eliminate readmissions.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Assessed patient health needs quickly to deliver rapid emergency support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Informed patients and relatives of treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Planned and implemented treatment programmes to stabilise patient conditions.
- Maintained patient privacy and dignity throughout treatment and care.
- Kept accurate, complete records of care in alignment with charting and privacy protocols.
- Met frequent patient monitoring requirements through strategic workload planning.
- Recorded incidents promptly, escalating to senior nursing staff for assistance.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Administered, stored and handled medication within outlined regulations.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, family and colleagues to support continuum of care..
- Evaluated patients' physical, psychological and social issues to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Identified patient deterioration through diligent observations.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
Dialysis Nurse
JEHANGIR HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTRE APOLLO GROUP
PUNE
07.1999 - 06.2001
- Enhanced continuity of care by coordinating activities with external specialists and health providers.
- Secured blood works and handled in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Assessed access points to provide safe and efficient cannulation.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Cleaned and dressed permanent and temporary catheters.
- Collated and stored data for patient records with strict confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Monitored patient status and adjusted equipment to support comfort.
- Identified irregular dialysis reactions and notified medical team members.
- Recorded patient medical history and vital signs in electronic charts.
- Educated patients and caregivers in home care and illness management.
- Trained junior nurses on industry best practices and patient care regulations.
- Monitored and reported replenishment needs for dialysis supplies.
- Primed dialyser and bloodlines in preparation for patient appointments.
- Sanitised dialysis equipment between appointments to reduce risks.
- Provided pre- and post-procedure care to hemodialysis patients.
- Removed femoral sheaths and administered medications.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Explained post-treatment home care needs and medication self-administration.
- Oversaw dialysis treatment from start to finish.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY - NURSING
SACRED HEART NURSING COLLEGE
Madurai, TN 07.1996 - 06.1999
PREDEGREE - SCIENCE
CYRIL'S COLLEGE
ADOOR , KERALA INDIA 04.1994 - 04.1996
HIGHER SECONDERY SCHOOL 10'th GRADE - SCIENCE
ST MARY'S M M H S FOR GIRLS
ADOOR, KERALA, INDIA 03.1993 - 03.1994
Skills
Complex medical care
Medication storage and disposal
Band 5 registered
Weight loss advising
Caseload management
Infection Prevention and Control
Pre- and post-operation care
Ethical decision-making
Rehabilitation assessments
Data confidentiality
Public Health education
Routine investigations
First-class patient care
Patient-centred care
Phlebotomy
Outstanding communication
Staff performance evaluations
Health assessments
Staff supervision
Neonatal and maternity
IV drug therapy management
Room preparation
Vital signs
Charting and reporting
Catheter and wound care
OR and A&E experience
Patient education
Medication administration
Nursing staff leadership
Equipment sterilisation
Computerised charting specialist
Patient record management
Timeline
General Nurse
SALMANIYA MEDICAL COMPLEX
09.2009 - 03.2024
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
BAHRAIN SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
06.2005 - 04.2007
Staff Nurse
GULF SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
11.2002 - 03.2005
Intensive Care Neonatal Nurse
JEHANGIR HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTRE APOLLO GROUP
06.2001 - 10.2002
Dialysis Nurse
JEHANGIR HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTRE APOLLO GROUP
07.1999 - 06.2001
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY - NURSING
SACRED HEART NURSING COLLEGE
07.1996 - 06.1999
PREDEGREE - SCIENCE
CYRIL'S COLLEGE
04.1994 - 04.1996
HIGHER SECONDERY SCHOOL 10'th GRADE - SCIENCE
ST MARY'S M M H S FOR GIRLS
03.1993 - 03.1994