KANIMOZHI K
Thanjavur,TN
Summary
Caring Nurse with 15 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with manging patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSITANT NURSE
MVK HOSPITAL
06.1997 - 10.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
VOCATIONAL NURSING - Human Resources Development
09.1997
Skills
- Wound Management
- Unit Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Care plan implementation
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care
- Disease Prevention
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Management
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
ASSITANT NURSE - MVK HOSPITAL
06.1997 - 10.2015
GRACE KENNET FOUNDATION - VOCATIONAL NURSING, Human Resources Development
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