DIMPLE THOMAS Registered Nurse
Thodupuzha
Summary
A dedicated, compassionate, and knowledgeable healthcare professional with 18 years of experience in nursing is looking for an organization that offers an attractive prospectus for long-term professional growth and is an asset to the organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse,Opthalmology Minor OT
Ministry of Health
12.2017 - 05.2024
- Caring for patients with eye conditions and diseases including Glaucoma,Cataracts and macular degeneration.
- Performing initial screening and assessing patients before surgery and after surgery.
- Recording visual acuity, ocular functions, and information related to patients visits.
- Maintain accurate patient records including assessments, procedure details and progress notes in compliance with clinic procedures.
- Preparing for clinic procedures ,intra vitreal injections and eyelid minor procedures.
- Ordering and maintaining stock.
- Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment to ensure readiness for the procedure.
- Adhering to unit procedures and policies regarding the control of infection.
- Communicating effectively with patients ,their carers ,surgeons and other nursing colleagues.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Conduct patient Triage, assessing the severity of conditions and prioritizing based on acuity using established protocols.
- providing direct nursing care to patients including bedside care, Iv therapy, and assisting with daily living.
- Monitoring vital signs and organ functions to perform comprehensive assessments to track patient progress.
- Safely administering medication based on medical orders.
- Running or ordering diagnostic tests.
- Monitoring and caring for wounds and lacerations by applying advanced wound care techniques and established protocols.
- Assessing patient condition and noting it accurately according to the facility charting practices.
- Compassionately communicating with patients and family members.
Registered Nurse, Primary Health Care
Ministry of Health
04.2008 - 02.2014
- Perform patient triage including taking vital signs recording, medical histories and preparing patients for examination by health care providers.
- Assessments and counseling to patients on preventive care, chronic disease management and medication administration.
- Administering injections, immunization and preparing catch up schedules.
- Assisting doctors with minor procedures and wound dressings.
- Maintain immunization records , vaccine supplies and consumables.
- Assist in early identification of chronic disease by conducting health assessments.
- Ensured patient careplans are reviewed regularly.
Registered Nurse,Geriatrics and Medical Surgical
Church of South India Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2007
- Set goals and provide support.
- Focus on optimizing independent activity.
- Clinical assessment planning and implementation of nursing care.
- Develop and review care plans in consultation with residents and their families.
- provide empathetic and kind care to our residents.
- Document and respond to changes in residents' health.
- supervise and direct the day-to-day activities of our health care assistants.
Registered Nurse,surgical Ward, Out Patient Unit
Archana Hospital
12.2004 - 11.2006
- Total patient care
- Admission and discharge procedures.
- Care of pre and post-operative patients.
- Tracheostomy care
- Management of post-operative and pain management.
- Efficient assessment of vital parameters using various monitors.
- Nursing Documentation in a precise and concise manner.
Education
CAP (Competence Assessment Programme)
Wesley Institute of Nursing
Aukland, New Zealand10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hillside College of Nursing
Bangalore,India03-2005
Skills
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Effective time management
- Teamwork skills
- Computer skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient care planning
- Compassion and empathy
- Documentation and charting
- Vaccine administration
- Physical assessments
- Medication administration
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
kannada
Beginner (A1)
REGISTRATION & LICENSE
- Karnataka Nursing Council Reg no:1744
Date of expiry:14 April 2028
- New zealand Annual Practicing Certificate Reg no:339473
Date of expiry:31 March 2025
- Nursing and Midwifery Board APHRA Reg no:NMW0002879850
Date of expiry:31May 2025
Certification
Basic Life Support
The month of expiry: Feb 2026
First aid training
Fire and Safety training
Manual Handling
REFERENCE
1. Francis Florencio
Clinical Manager
Jane Mander Retirement Village, Northland, New Zealand
francis.florencio@janemander.co.nz
+64 272130279
2.Nideesh Das
Team leader
Mohd Al-Dukhan Eye Center
Ministry Of Health, Kuwait
nideeshdas10@gmail.com
+965 90987062
Timeline
Registered Nurse,Opthalmology Minor OT
Ministry of Health
12.2017 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health
08.2014 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Primary Health Care
Ministry of Health
04.2008 - 02.2014
Registered Nurse,Geriatrics and Medical Surgical
Church of South India Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2007
Registered Nurse,surgical Ward, Out Patient Unit
Archana Hospital
12.2004 - 11.2006
CAP (Competence Assessment Programme)
Wesley Institute of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hillside College of Nursing