GIFTY PAULOSE
Cochin
Summary
Registered Nurse with a BScN and 7 years of experience in providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Committed to patient safety, continuous professional development, and staying current with industry best practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
VPS Lakeshore: Multi Speciality Hospital
Cochin
01.2022 - Current
- Performed comprehensive neurological assessments, including Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), pupil reactivity, and motor function.
- Provided specialized care for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizures, and post-neurosurgical conditions.
- Managed and monitored intracranial pressure (ICP) devices, external ventricular drains (EVD), and continuous EEG (cEEG) monitoring systems.
- Administered IV medications, including anticonvulsants, sedatives, thrombolytics, and pain management drugs per physician orders.
- Operated life-support equipment such as mechanical ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Responded rapidly to neurological emergencies including seizures, deterioration in consciousness, or signs of brain herniation.
- Collaborated with neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists, and the multidisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans.
- Documented all patient care activities, changes in condition, and nursing interventions accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Maintained infection control standards and sterile technique for all invasive procedures and line care.
- Educated families on neurological conditions, patient status, treatment plans, and discharge expectations.
- Participated in emergency code situations and provided advanced life support (ACLS/BLS).
- Assisted with bedside procedures including lumbar punctures, central line insertions, and tracheostomy care.
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medical Trust Hospital
Cochin
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Deliver critical care to patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, spinal cord injury, seizures, and post-neurosurgical complications.
- Perform continuous neurological assessments using Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), pupil checks, motor and sensory evaluations, and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring.
- Manage invasive monitoring devices including external ventricular drains (EVDs), ICP monitors, central lines, and ventilators.
- Administer and titrate intravenous medications such as sedatives, analgesics, antiepileptics, and vasopressors according to protocols.
- Monitor and interpret hemodynamic and neuro-specific parameters to detect early signs of patient deterioration.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including neurologists, neurosurgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists.
- Provide care during emergency situations such as seizures, respiratory distress, and cardiac arrest; support advanced life support procedures.
- Educate and support families regarding patient condition, treatment plans, and neurological recovery expectations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Follow infection prevention, fall prevention, and seizure precaution protocols to ensure patient safety in the ICU environment.
Nurse Trainee
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College Hospital
Kolenchery
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted senior nurses and physicians in the care of patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors.
- Observed and participated in neurological assessments, including monitoring of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), pupil response, and limb strength.
- Supported the implementation of care plans for patients with post-neurosurgical needs and chronic neurological disorders.
- Assisted in administering oral and IV medications under supervision and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Helped with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and positioning of patients with impaired neurological function.
- Recorded vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient observations accurately in nursing documentation systems.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment, following hospital protocols and hand hygiene standards.
- Prepared and assisted during procedures such as lumbar punctures and wound dressing changes under supervision.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.
- Participated in patient handovers and ward rounds to understand interdisciplinary communication and care planning.
- Attended training sessions, workshops, and clinical teachings to enhance knowledge of neurological nursing.
Education
Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (P.B.B.Sc Nursing) - Nursing / Health Sciences
Holy Family College of Nursing
Muthalakodam, Thodupuzha04-2017
Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery (GNM) - General Nursing And Midwifery
Assisi College of Nursing
Erumely, Kottayam03-2015
Senior Secondary Education - Science
St. Mary's Higher Secondary School
Arakuzha04-2011
Skills
- Neurological Assessment
- Critical Care Monitoring
- Ventilator Management
- Seizure Management
- Post-Surgical Care
- ICP Monitoring and Management
- Pain Management
- Trauma Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Emergency Response
- Emotional support
- Patient safety
- Infection control measures
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
ITEC Education Centre – June 2011
- Completed training in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
VPS Lakeshore: Multi Speciality Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medical Trust Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
Nurse Trainee
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2019
Post Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (P.B.B.Sc Nursing) - Nursing / Health Sciences
Holy Family College of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery (GNM) - General Nursing And Midwifery
Assisi College of Nursing
Senior Secondary Education - Science
St. Mary's Higher Secondary School
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