Sandhya A
OT Technician
Medahalli, Bengaluru
Summary
Skilled nursing and OT assistant professional with more than 7+ of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sri Sai Krupa Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
OT Staff
Mother Hood Hospital
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Trained in providing quality nursing care
- Managing Patients on operation theatre
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage the care of several patients
- Actively participates in the clinical teaching within the ward setting's
- Supervision of the junior staffs in maintenance of clinical records, procedures and documentation
- Plan and give detailed orientation to patients and relatives in regard to the ward setting
- Correlate all theoretical knowledge with the clinical practice
- Provide routine treatment and provide post-surgical care such as wound care
- Organize and perform the nursing care based on needs and priorities
- Assessment, Planning, Implementation and review of nursing care for patients
- Management of critically ill Patients in all aspects of emergency care
- Administrate medication as per policies and procedures.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, building trust and facilitating open communication during therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient care by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address individual needs.
- Mentored junior therapists, sharing expertise and providing guidance on complex cases.
- Collaborated with physicians to create comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of patient recovery.
- Provided hand therapy to improve patient's ability to use hands and arms after injury or surgery.
- Helped patients with cognitive and mental health conditions to improve ability to think, learn and memorize.
- Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
Staff Nurse and Operation Theatre Technician
EYE CARE CENTRE
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Nursing assistance in various procedures performed in the OT setting
- Observe, Monitor and report within multidisciplinary team setting
- Prepare Nursing care documentation as per policies and procedures adhering to best practice reporting guidelines
- Catheterization (e.g Urinary, nasogastric), collection of blood samples, perform intravenous (IV) Cannulation / administration / blood transfusion
- Liaison including with patient's families, internal and external stakeholders
- Working constructively and proactively within a multidisciplinary team
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
- Assess patient care requirements on each unit, by making rounds in the Emergency Department (ED), and all other areas of the hospital (according to departmental need/activity)
- Assess the acuity of care required by patient the patients
- Develop and implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff
- Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems
- Obtain materials/supplies from Materials Processing and/or the Storeroom for patient care when these departments are not open
- Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities
- Provide for immediate follow-up, documentation and communication of incidents to appropriate manager and director
- Respond to emergency situations and assists as necessary
- Anticipate actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets shift priorities accordingly
- Work collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems in a fair, consistent manner
- Contact representatives of departments not presently in the hospital for assistance with problem solving, timely and appropriately
- Report to the administrator-on-call significant incidents and problems such as
- Provide support, guidance and feedback to staff
- Facilitate staff attendance at staff development sessions, offered during their shift
- Assist staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care
- Monitor documentation for adherence to Utilization rules and regulations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided on-going education to patients regarding their medical conditions, diagnostic tests, procedures, medications, and preventive measures.
- Administered medications accurately according to established protocols while monitoring for potential adverse reactions or side effects.
OT Technician
Chaya Hospital
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Maintained accurate records of instrument usage, sterilization processes, and equipment maintenance for compliance purposes.
- Facilitated seamless communication between surgical team members through clear, concise verbal cues during high-pressure situations.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by anticipating surgeon needs during complex procedures.
- Contributed to successful surgeries by maintaining a well-stocked, organized, and clean work environment.
- Assisted surgeons during operations, ensuring optimal patient care and minimizing complications.
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
- Enhanced patient safety by adhering to strict sterilization and sanitation protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
OPERATION THEATRE TECHNOLOGY - Operation Theatre
A.R INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL COLLEGE
KGF 11.2010 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
St Joseph Convent Girls High School
KGF 06.2009 - 06.2010
Skills
Breastfeeding supportNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesMaternal assessmentNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesMaternal assessmentQuality ImprovementMedication and IV administrationVitals monitoringNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesMaternal assessmentQuality ImprovementMedication and IV administrationVitals monitoringWound CareNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringTime ManagementMultitasking AbilitiesElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesMaternal assessmentQuality ImprovementMedication and IV administrationVitals monitoringWound CareDirect Patient CareNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringTime ManagementMultitasking AbilitiesBlood Draw and Sample CollectionDecision-MakingSelf MotivationElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesMaternal assessmentQuality ImprovementMedication and IV administrationVitals monitoringWound CareDirect Patient CareNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringTime ManagementMultitasking AbilitiesBlood Draw and Sample CollectionDecision-MakingSelf MotivationFirst AidElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesMaternal assessmentQuality ImprovementMedication and IV administrationVitals monitoringWound CareDirect Patient CareNursing DocumentationVital signs monitoringTime ManagementMultitasking AbilitiesBlood Draw and Sample CollectionDecision-MakingSelf MotivationFirst AidMedical RecordkeepingElectronic Fetal MonitoringIV InsertionObstetric EmergenciesMaternal assessmentQuality ImprovementMedication and IV administrationVitals monitoringWound CareDirect Patient Care
Staff education and training
Direct Patient Care
Wound Care
Vitals monitoring
Medication and IV administration
Quality Improvement
Maternal assessment
IV Insertion
Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Medical Recordkeeping
First Aid
Self Motivation
Decision-Making
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Multitasking Abilities
Time Management
Nursing Documentation
Additional Information
I hereby declare that the above-furnished details are true and brief to the best of my knowledge
Place - medahalli, Bengaluru. Yours faithfully
Sandhya
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Sri Sai Krupa Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2024
OT Staff
Mother Hood Hospital
11.2017 - 06.2018
Staff Nurse and Operation Theatre Technician
EYE CARE CENTRE
01.2016 - 06.2017
OT Technician
Chaya Hospital
12.2013 - 12.2015
OPERATION THEATRE TECHNOLOGY - Operation Theatre
A.R INSTITUTE OF PARAMEDICAL COLLEGE
11.2010 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
St Joseph Convent Girls High School
06.2009 - 06.2010
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