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Charmaine Crystal Salins

Registered Nurse - BSC (N), MSc (N), MPhil (N)
Manipal,Karnataka, India
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Charmaine Crystal  Salins

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 9 years and more of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatrics specialty.

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, academic qualifications, and proficiency.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
4
Languages

Work History

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal

Assistant Nursing Superintendent - Administration
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Enhanced staff performance by providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Streamlined operational procedures for increased efficiency in the nursing department.
  • Implemented innovative strategies to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse workforce of highly skilled nurses.
  • Served as a mentor for junior staff members, fostering their growth and development within the organization.
  • Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives that led to enhanced patient safety measures and reduced error rates.
  • Championed patient-centered care, resulting in improved communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Oversaw accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided expert guidance on clinical policy development for the continued advancement of nursing practice within the institution.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional growth through active participation in industry conferences, workshops, and networking events that promoted best practices in nursing management.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
  • Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal

Nurse Educator
12.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive nursing education programs.
  • Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs, making necessary adjustments to optimize learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for the development and implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives.
  • Streamlined orientation processes for new hires, ensuring timely integration into clinical settings.
  • Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
  • Conducted research on emerging trends in nursing education, incorporating findings into evolving curricula accordingly.
  • Served as a subject matter expert in clinical practice areas, offering specialized instruction to enhance skill sets among nurses.
  • Consistently received positive feedback from both students and colleagues, reflecting a commitment to excellence in teaching.
  • Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal

Incharge Nursing Quality & Training
03.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal

Quality Control Nurse
11.2019 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Participated in the development of guidelines for patient care.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal

NICU Staff Nurse
10.2017 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for NICU patients.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction with thorough communication regarding patient progress and support resources.
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize neonatal care and recovery.
  • Minimized complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, recognizing changes in the neonate's condition, and adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of nursing practice in the NICU setting.
  • Supported breastfeeding mothers through education and guidance on lactation techniques, increasing successful breastfeeding rates among NICU patients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes for effective continuity of care.

VidyaRathna College Of Nursing

Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor
10.2011 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
  • Boosted students'' critical thinking skills through active learning strategies and problem-solving activities.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design effective curriculum, resulting in better alignment of course objectives.
  • Evaluated student performance fairly by implementing varied assessment techniques, ensuring accurate knowledge measurement.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to continuously improve teaching skills and stay current with industry trends.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Education

Manipal College Of Nursing
Manipal, Karnataka, India

M.Phil Nursing from Philosophy in Nursing
12.2020

University Overview

  • Graduation with Distinction.
  • In 2nd year MPhil Nursing scored 81.66%
  • Dissertation on study titled “Efficacy of capacity building programme on patient safety, safety culture, and quality improvement among nurse managers".

Manipal College of Nursing
Manipal, Karnataka, India

Master of Science from Nursing Paediatrics
07.2017

University Overview

  • Graduation with Distinction.
  • In 2nd Year MSc Nursing secured 83%
  • Dissertation on a study "to assess the knowledge, perception, psychosocial preparedness and the problems experienced by the adolescent girls in selected schools of Udupi District".

VidyaRathna College of Nursing
Udupi, Karnataka

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
09.2011

University Overview

  • Graduation with Distinction.
  • In 3rd year BSc Nursing- secured 78.5%
  • In 4th year BSc Nursing - secured 76.83%
  • Thesis Paper: "A study to assess the level of behavioral problems among preschool children of employed mothers in selected areas of Udupi District".

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Compassionate Care
  • Quality Improvement
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Hiring and Terminations
  • Task Delegation
  • Staff Leadership
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Supervision
  • Performance Improvement
  • Quality controls
  • Budget Planning
  • Quality Assurance
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Training staff

Accomplishments

  • Assistant Safety Clinical Officer, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.
  • Certified Internal auditor for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9K and 14K.
  • Coordinator for NABH implementation Nursing excellence, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.
  • Certified PRIME (Preventing the Risks of Infections and Medication Errors in IV Therapy) Champion by Joint Commission International sponsored by BD India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Certified AHA (American Heart Association) BLS/ ACLS Provider (2023- 2025).
  • ELNEC trainer (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) sponsored by ELNEC USA in India.
  • Instrumental in getting the Association of Healthcare Providers India Nursing Excellence award for Kasturba Hospital, Manipal in the year 2021.
  • Instrumental in getting the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) Nursing Excellence certification



Affiliations

  • Karnataka State Nursing Council
  • National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse and Midwife - Registration No. 42613
  • Certified Internal auditor for ISO 9K and 14K.
  • Assistant Safety Clinical Officer, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.
  • Certified AHA (American Heart Association) BLS/ ACLS Provider (2023- 2025).
  • Awarded as the Best platform presentation titled " Efficacy of capacity building program on patient safety, safety culture, and quality improvement among nurse managers" at 7th edition CAHOCON International conference “Leadership is the key to quality in 2023.
  • Awarded as the Best poster competition, titled “Psychological effects of COVID-19 pandemic among frontline nurses” at 6th edition CAHOCON International Conference, Building a culture of safety in healthcare in 2022.
  • Awarded as the Best Research in MPhil Nursing by Manipal College of Nursing in 2020.

Additional Information

I am currently working in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal which is the largest hospital in India. It has 2032 beds with a 280-bed cancer research hospital located adjacent to the main hospital, and it is the first Medical College Hospital in Karnataka to get the prestigious National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). It is ISO 9001 certified, ISO 14000 and ISO 15001 certified for QMS/EMS, certified for NABH Nursing Excellence displaying a strong commitment to improving the quality of services. The hospital is fully equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic departments to facilitate the treatment of a wide range of medical and surgical diseases. It is also an International reference center for End of Life Care. It is well equipped for advanced and sophisticated surgeries such as coronary bypass and open-heart surgery as well as kidney transplantation.

I am a Dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with a passion for providing excellent patient care. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Seeking a challenging growth-oriented position in a progressive institution, where I could contribute to the organization’s success – not only through my educational expertise but also through my innovative ideas, clinical skills, and desire to achieve excellence in whatever I do.

Languages

English
Hindi

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsCompany Culture

Interests

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Drawing

Painting

Software

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Timeline

Assistant Nursing Superintendent - Administration

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
10.2023 - Current

Nurse Educator

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
12.2022 - 09.2023

Incharge Nursing Quality & Training

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
03.2021 - 11.2022

Quality Control Nurse

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
11.2019 - 02.2021

NICU Staff Nurse

Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
10.2017 - 10.2019

Assistant Lecturer/ Clinical Instructor

VidyaRathna College Of Nursing
10.2011 - 06.2013

Manipal College Of Nursing

M.Phil Nursing from Philosophy in Nursing

Manipal College of Nursing

Master of Science from Nursing Paediatrics

VidyaRathna College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Charmaine Crystal SalinsRegistered Nurse - BSC (N), MSc (N), MPhil (N)