Austina Velanka Albert Fernandes
London
Summary
Highly skilled and Compassionate nurse with extensive expertise in Cardiothoracic Critical Care competent in advanced
hemodynamic monitoring,mechanical ventilation,invasive lines,post-operative cardiothoracic care,CRRT and IABP. Demonstrates sound clinical judgement, prioritisation and escalation skills while maintaining patient safety and dignity. Recognised for effective leadership at bedside, clear multidisciplinary communication and delivering evidence-based,high quality care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Staff Nurse Band 5
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
London, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Delivered high-level critical care to patients in cardiac intensive care unit, managing advanced life-support equipment, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, external pacemakers, and ventilators.
- Conducted complex cardiac assessments and performed interventions for critically ill patients, including those recovering from myocardial infarctions, open-heart surgery, and severe heart failure.
- Initiated emergency protocols in response to arrhythmias and cardiac arrests, coordinating with code teams and following ACLS guidelines.
- Participated in rounds with cardiac specialists to review patient progress, adjust care plans, and ensure adherence to latest evidence-based practices.
- Administered medications for improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced overall patient experience with compassionate nursing practice.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare to patients, optimising their recovery process.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures for successful treatment delivery.
- Promoted health education amongst patients, improving their understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless care coordination.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information following NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, fostering trust and respect within the healthcare environment.
- Managed high-stress situations efficiently, maintaining a calm atmosphere in the ward.
- Complied strictly with all safety procedures and protocols reducing potential incidents or falls among patients.
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Godrej Memorial Hospital
Mumbai, India
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: NABH Accredited
- Provided patient care, performed assessments and delivered different nursing interventions and procedures in a 12 bedded ICU
- Responsible for careful assessment and continuous monitoring of vital signs as well as patient progress to watch for sudden and subtle changes in patients medical condition which might seek emergency intervention
- Administered medications through intravenous, oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes
- Establishing effective communication, co-operation and co-ordination with all healthcare professionals and administrative services involved in planning and delivering patient care
- Complied with rigorous standards of service, delivering exceptional and quality care and communication to patients, physicians, guests and co-workers and others
- NABH Accredited
Education
Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7) - Critical Care
City St George’s, University of London
London 01/2025 - 11/2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Mumbai, India 08.2017 - 12 2021
Higher Secondary Education -
St.Xavier’s Autonomous College
Mumbai, India 01.2015 - 1 2017
Secondary School -
St.Joseph's High School
Skills
- Critical and Emergency care
- Central line & Arterial line
- PA Catheter
- IABP
- CRRT
- AV Fistula
- ICD tube
- Open Chest
- Mechanical Ventilation
- ABG collection
- IV Cannulation
- Blood Collection
- BiPAP
- NIV
- Foley's care and catheterization
- Tracheostomy
- ET care
- Suctioning
- Medication Administration
- Blood transfusion
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Admission and Discharge
- Stoma care
- Wound care
- Administration of Enema
- Suppositories
- Care of patient undergoing Dialysis
- Assisting in procedures like LP
- ICD Insertion
- Intubation
- Central line insertion
- NG tube feeding
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Restraints
- Pulse oximeter
- Nasogastric Tube
- Infusion Pump
- Syringe Pump
- Cardiac monitor
- ECG Machine
- Arterial Line
- Central Line
- HD catheter
- ET tube
- Tracheostomy tube
- Warmer
- Sequential Compression Device
- Crash Cart
- Defibrillator
- Glucometer
- Temperature probes
- Veinflow detector
- Life-support management
- Cardiac assessment
- Renal therapy proficiency
- End Of Life Care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS training
- IV therapy
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Blood Transfusion
- One day Workshop on tissue viability & wound management - Kokilaben Hospital
- Workshop on Emotional Intelligence, P.D Hinduja Nursing College
- Training Program in Burns, National Burns Centre, Airoli, Mumbai, 11/01/19
- Participated in various Covid and Polio Vaccination Program, 09/01/20
Custom
- Hand Embroidery
- Volleyball
- Cooking
- Singing
- Trekking
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 02/05/1999
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital status: Single
- Religion: Roman Catholic
Timeline
Staff Nurse Band 5
St Bartholomew’s Hospital
04.2023 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Godrej Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
08.2017 - 12 2021
Higher Secondary Education -
St.Xavier’s Autonomous College
01.2015 - 1 2017
Postgraduate Certificate (Level 7) - Critical Care
City St George’s, University of London
01/2025 - 11/2025
Secondary School -
St.Joseph's High School