JOSE THANKASWAMY
NURSE INCHARGE
KanayaKumari
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing leadership and patient care, consistently recognized for enhancing team collaboration and achieving high standards of care. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability, excelling in clinical supervision and staff development to foster a supportive and efficient healthcare environment. Adept at implementing innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes and streamline operations, contributing to the overall success of healthcare teams. Committed to continuous professional growth and staying current with industry advancements to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
ORTHOPEADIC NURSE INCHARGE
Continental Hospitals
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons and other staff to maintain a continuum of care.
- Supported the Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Problem solved with colleagues to achieve win-win solutions.
- Protected patients and staff through infection-control policies and protocols, and quality control of medications.
- Ensured the quality of work of all nursing staff.
- Supported and maintained patient care services, objectives.
Senior OT Nurse
Apollo Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assess the patient's condition before surgery.
- Ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment.
- Keep the operating room sterilized.
- Position the patient on the operating table.
- Pass medical instruments to the surgeons during the operation.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs.
- Evaluate postoperative patients.
- Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols, prior to and after the surgical procedure.
- Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards.
- Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
Senior Staff Nurse
AL ESSA MEDICAL COMPANY
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses.
- Performed daily health assessments to evaluate the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Communicated with patients and co-workers in an empathetic and caring manner.
- Delivered quality care to all patients, preserved, and protected patient rights.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
- Monitor patients' health and comfort, and ensure that any emotional or physical problems are dealt with in an immediate manner.
OT Nurse
SKS Hospital India Private Ltd.
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Provide efficient and effective preoperative nursing care to patients.
- Maintain surgical services in accordance with competency standards.
- Complete all physician orders, administer medications, and conduct treatments and tests for patients in a timely manner.
- Assist with patient care in the recovery room, procedure room, and operating room.
- Develop and implement a nursing care plan for the assigned patient.
- Execute proper use, care, and handling of surgical equipment to ensure the safety of operating staff and patients.
- Maintain current, in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques.
- Communicate continuously with the operating team and other medical staff to meet the needs for patient care.
- Assist in ordering, storing, and maintaining surgical equipment and supplies.
- Prepare the operating room with surgical equipment, sterile linens, and supplies that will be needed during surgery.
- Maintain order and cleanliness in the operating room.
- Prepare patients, including cleaning and disinfecting body areas for surgery.
Ot Nurse
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE & MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Managed a team of nurses to provide intensive emergency care and medical support in crisis situations.
- Performed patient intake for crisis and physical trauma cases, administering first-response care, and giving pain management medication.
- Supported medical professionals, including surgeons, physicians, and various other treatment specialists.
OT Nurse
SKS Hospital India Private Ltd.
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Provide efficient and effective preoperative nursing care to patient.
- Maintain surgical services in accordance with competency standards.
- Assist with patient care in recovery room, procedure room and operating room.
- Execute proper use, care and handling of surgical equipment to ensure safety of operating staff and patient.
- Maintain current and in-depth knowledge of sterile techniques.
- Communicate continuously with operating team and other medical staff to meet needs for patient care.
- Prepare operating room with surgical equipment, sterile, linens and supplies that will be needed during surgery.
- Maintain order and cleanliness in operating room.
- Prepare patients including cleaning and disinfecting body areas for surgery.
- Prepare timely and accurate records of patient history and recovery charts.
Education
MBA - Hospital Management
DY Patil
PUNE 04.2001 -
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing -
Omsakathi Collage of Nursing
Dharmapuri, TN, IndiaDiploma - GNM -
Padmavathi School Of Nursing
Dharmapuri, TN, IndiaHigher Secondary - undefined
St. Joseph's M.S.C.
ChellamKonam, TN, IndiaS.S.L.C -
St. Joseph's M.S.C.
ChellamKonam, TN, IndiaSkills
Excellent medical documentation skills
Extensive knowledge of clinical nursing practices and standards
Strong understanding of patient focused care
Good background on Operation Theater, Medical & Surgical ward Practices
Good ability to coordinate patient care upon careful assessment and evaluation
Care planning and management
Electronic charting
Unit Administration
Patient Health Education
Nurse leadership, Handle Complaints or Other Issues
Patient Advocacy
Clinical Quality Improvement
Staff Education and Training
Affiliations
TN /INC Nursing Council Reg. No : 90912
Timeline
ORTHOPEADIC NURSE INCHARGE
Continental Hospitals
08.2022 - Current
Senior OT Nurse
Apollo Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Staff Nurse
AL ESSA MEDICAL COMPANY
08.2014 - 05.2020
OT Nurse
SKS Hospital India Private Ltd.
09.2013 - 06.2014
Ot Nurse
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE & MULTISPECIALTY HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 06.2010
OT Nurse
SKS Hospital India Private Ltd.
07.2008 - 01.2010
MBA - Hospital Management
DY Patil
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary - undefined
St. Joseph's M.S.C.
Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing -
Omsakathi Collage of Nursing
Diploma - GNM -
Padmavathi School Of Nursing
S.S.L.C -
St. Joseph's M.S.C.