Joseph John
Dublin
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at St. James's Hospital, excelling in critical care and patient education. Proficient in medication administration and infection control measures, I effectively managed critically ill patients, ensuring optimal outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate care while enhancing patient understanding of treatment options and health management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
St. James's hospital Dublin
Dublin
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked in Medical ICU.
- Managed critically ill patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Assessed highly advanced medical equipment like Ventilator machine (invasive), ECG machine, BI-PAP machine, Defibrillator machine, Cardiac monitors for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Participated in infection control departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with regulations.
- Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their careers, autonomously and as part of a team.
Nursing Officer
Safdarjung Hospital
New Delhi
07.2019 - 09.2024
- Worked in Medicine Ward
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Worked in COVID ICU.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Worked in COVID Vaccination Center
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Worked in Oncology Day Care ward.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Worked in Interventional Radiology.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Nursing Officer
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Rishikesh
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked in Medical ICU.
- Managed critically ill patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Assessed highly advanced medical equipment like Ventilator machine (invasive), ECG machine, BI-PAP machine, Defibrillator machine, Cardiac monitors for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Participated in infection control departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Staff Nurse
Himalayan Hospital
Dehradun
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Worked in Medical HDU (High Dependency Unit) ward.
- Managed semi critically ill patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Himalayan College of Nursing
Jolly Grant,DehradunSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Intake and discharge
- Patient education
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency Procedures
- Patient counseling
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Critical care
- Vaccine administration
Personal Information
Title: Nursing
Hobbies
- Singing
- Playing guitar
Timeline
Staff Nurse
St. James's hospital Dublin
10.2024 - 03.2025
Nursing Officer
Safdarjung Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2024
Nursing Officer
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
07.2017 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
Himalayan Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Himalayan College of Nursing
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