RINI MAILAMMELIL JOSEPH

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resident Monitoring: Continuously monitored the vital signs and overall condition of elderly residents, promptly identifying and addressing any changes in health status to ensure their safety and well-being
• Care Planning: Developed, reviewed, and updated individualized care plans based on assessments and residents' evolving needs
• Documentation: Maintained accurate, timely, and legally compliant documentation (progress notes, incident reports, medication charts)
• Risk assessments : Conduct a risk assessment for falls, pressure injuries, and deterioration, implementing preventive measures
• Pain Management: Administered prescribed pain medications and assessed their effectiveness
• Wound Care: Regularly assessed, managed, and monitored wounds to promote optimal healing and prevent complications such as infections or pressure injuries
• Medication Administration : Administered medications accurately and on time
• Resident Advocacy & Family Support: Ensured patient needs and preferences were communicated and respected and communicated effectively with residents and families regarding care plans, changes in condition, and decision-making and provided emotional support to residents and their families, particularly in palliative care situations
• Mobility & Rehabilitation: Supported early mobilization and collaborated with physical therapists
• Respiratory Care: Administered respiratory treatments and monitored at-risk patients
• Infection Control: Followed strict protocols to maintain a sterile environment
• Emergency Response: Responded promptly to medical emergencies, including CPR and life-saving interventions
• Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare professionals, including physicians and therapists, to ensure optimal patient care and holistic outcomes
• Education : Provide education to patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment options, and strategies for self-care management to promote informed decision-making and better health outcomes
• IV Therapy: Manage intravenous therapy with expertise, including insertion, maintenance, and monitoring of IV lines, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and addressing any errors promptly and effectively
• Quality Improvement: Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of care delivery

SPECIALIZED CARE PROVIDED

• Provide pre- and post-operative care for patients with a variety of conditions, including laparoscopic surgeries, joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and trauma injuries
• Managed patients with chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, COPD, and renal failure
• Assisted with feeding procedures, including PEG and nasogastric tubes
• Supported patients with infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, malaria, and typhoid fever