Skilled Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care management, crisis management, and staff training, adept at decision-making under pressure and resource optimization. Brings 13+ years of experience in the field. Proven Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Attentive to both patients' clinical needs and staff members' procedural requirements. Certified in ACLS. Eager to contribute expertise and support a healthcare team committed to delivering exceptional care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse in Medical Unit
HERA GENERAL HOSPITAL, CBAHI Accredited Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2025
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plan of care defining patient outcome goals.
Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
Used BLS/ACLS skills, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered to patients.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
Assisting and monitoring patients during and after conscious sedation procedures.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Charge Nurse in Cardiac and Medical-Surgical ICU
FORTIS HOSPITALS LIMITED , JCI and NABH Accredited
03.2011 - 05.2015
Assessing, planning and implementing nursing care of all cardiac and respiratory patients
Performed admissions, nursing assessment, discharge and transfer procedures
Assisting in the management of ICU and CCU as a team leader
Care of pre and post coronary intervention patients ( Angiogram, Angioplasty and Pacemaker )
Care of pre and post cardiac surgery patients ( CABG,AVR and MVR )
Care and management of post Orthopedics and general surgeries including Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Shoulder surgery, Thyroidectomy , Exploratory laparotomy, Appendectomy, Kidney and Liver transplant)
Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators,alarms,IABP and oxygen delivery devices.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Performed 12-lead electrocardiograms on patients and interpreted results.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians including intravenous drugs.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Educated patients and families about the diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, lifestyle modifications and follow-up care.
Facilitated communication between family members, nurses, physicians, social workers, physical therapists, dieticians, pharmacists and other healthcare personnel involved in the care of the patient.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goal
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SRI RAGHAVENDRA COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCE
MADHUGIRI, TUMKUR,KARNATAKA
03.2011
Skills
Ability to adapt easily to a working environment
Team work
Conflict resolution by active listening and effective communication
Decision making under pressure
Crisis management
Resource optimization
Interpersonal communication
Patient care management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Staff education and training
Affiliations
Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council, Reg No - 19860
Karnataka Nursing Council, Reg No -038710
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Reg No - 15MN0039113
Certification
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Course Certificate ( ACLS )
Certificate of attendance in Critical Care Training Course for Nurses
Certificate of attendance of training in Conscious Sedation Course
Certificate of completion of online training in COVID-19 Critical Care Crash Course for Nurses
DECLARATION
The information stated above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, I will be much grateful to you if you provide me with an opportunity to serve your esteemed institution.
JEEVA SUSAN ABRAHAM
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REFERENCES
References available upon request
Timeline
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse in Medical Unit
HERA GENERAL HOSPITAL, CBAHI Accredited Hospital
06.2015 - 03.2025
Charge Nurse in Cardiac and Medical-Surgical ICU
FORTIS HOSPITALS LIMITED , JCI and NABH Accredited
REGISTERED NURSE (STAFF NURSE / CHARGE NURSE) at MATERNITY AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL (MCH), SAUDI – ARABIA (CBAHI Accredited)REGISTERED NURSE (STAFF NURSE / CHARGE NURSE) at MATERNITY AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL (MCH), SAUDI – ARABIA (CBAHI Accredited)
Program Assistant – Project Administration & Opera at Public Health Foundation of IndiaProgram Assistant – Project Administration & Opera at Public Health Foundation of India