SARALA VEDAMONY
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-driven Senior Charge Nurse with 10+ years of progressive clinical and operational leadership experience in high-acuity hospital environments. Proven expertise in 24/7 unit operations, workforce planning, patient flow, quality improvement, and DOH compliance. Recognized for improving patient outcomes, optimizing staffing efficiency, reducing clinical risk, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, person-centered care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Intensive
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
02.2018 - 01.2025
- Directed daily operations for a 28-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, ensuring optimal patient care and operational efficiency.
- Contributed to policy creation and compliance management, fostering a collaborative care environment for patients and families.
- Served as ECMO Specialist and COVID-19 frontline responder, demonstrating resilience and advanced clinical expertise.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted in scheduling shifts and managing nurse assignments effectively.
Shift Lead & Senior ECMO RN, Cardiovascular ICU
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care during assigned shifts in a high-acuity Cardiac ICU.
- Ensured smooth transition of patient care and efficient resource allocation, maintaining continuous high standards.
- Coordinated daily activities and assignments for staff on the floor.
- Contributed to unit-based quality improvement projects aligned with Magnet principles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient management.
- Delivered advanced cardiac critical care including post-op open-heart surgery, ECMO, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Educated staff on ECMO protocols and best practices.
Senior ECMO Trained RN, Cardiovascular ICU
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed ECMO circuits, collaborated with perfusionists and intensivists, and optimized outcomes for patients needing advanced mechanical support.
- Delivered expert care to critically ill patients requiring advanced mechanical support, including veno-arterial and veno-venous ECMO.
- Provided post-operative care for patients undergoing CABG, valve replacements, aortic dissections, and heart & lung transplants.
- Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management to stabilize complex cardiac and vascular cases.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards, documentation policies, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse( ECMO Trained) , CVICU)
Auckland District Health Board
Auckland
01.2009 - 08.2016
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in Cardiothoracic & Vascular ICU.
- Managed complex cases requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and critical interventions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Oversaw ECMO circuits and monitored anticoagulation parameters, collaborating with perfusionists and intensivists.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Semi-Post-Op
Manipal Teaching Hospital
Pokhara
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Provided specialized nursing care for patients recovering in the surgical semi-postoperative unit.
Clinical Instructor & Tutor
SDA School of Nursing, SDA Hospital
Ranchi
03.2006 - 12.2006
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at SDA Hospital.
- Coordinated clinical placements for students with various hospital departments.
- Instructed students in clinical procedures and patient care techniques.
- Maintained records of student clinical hours, evaluations, and progress reports.
- Ensured compliance with accreditation standards and healthcare regulations in clinical teaching.
- Assisted faculty members in designing curriculum for clinical courses.
Tutor
HealthED,CGFNS Coaching Centre
Kolkata
09.2005 - 03.2006
- Provided academic tutoring and educational support for nurses preparing for CGFNS examinations, aiding professional development.
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Services
SDA Hospital
Ranchi
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Delivered direct patient care across diverse medical and surgical units, managing various patient conditions and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Christian Medical College & Hospital
Vellore
06.2002 - 07.2003
- Delivered nursing care in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, concentrating on pre- and post-operative cardiac patients.
Education
PG Certificate - Advanced Critical Care Nursing
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University
Chennai, India04-2003
Skills
- Nursing Operations
- Senior Charge Nurse
- Workforce Planning
- Staffing & Skill Mix
- Patient Flow & Throughput
- Clinical Leadership
- Emergency Response
- Quality Improvement (QI)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- DOH Compliance
- Nursing Documentation Audits
- Resource Utilization
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Safety
Accomplishments
Clinical Expertise & Leader: 19 years of experience in Critical Care Nursing with 7 years of experience as Senior Charge Nurse at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Leadership & Operations
- Directed unit operations, ensuring patient care standards, safe staffing, and effective resource utilization.
- Served as Unit-Based Council Chair and Coordinating Council Co-Chair, strengthening shared governance and operational collaboration.
- Functioned as Hand Hygiene Task Force Lead and Magnet Ambassador, driving regulatory compliance and quality initiatives.
- Assisted in shift scheduling, nurse assignments, and daily workload distribution to optimize care delivery.
- Completed training for Nursing Operations Manager, enhancing administrative and leadership readiness.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Intensive
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
02.2018 - 01.2025
Shift Lead & Senior ECMO RN, Cardiovascular ICU
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
04.2017 - 02.2018
Senior ECMO Trained RN, Cardiovascular ICU
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse( ECMO Trained) , CVICU)
Auckland District Health Board
01.2009 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Surgical Semi-Post-Op
Manipal Teaching Hospital
01.2007 - 09.2008
Clinical Instructor & Tutor
SDA School of Nursing, SDA Hospital
03.2006 - 12.2006
Tutor
HealthED,CGFNS Coaching Centre
09.2005 - 03.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Services
SDA Hospital
06.2003 - 07.2005
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Christian Medical College & Hospital
06.2002 - 07.2003
PG Certificate - Advanced Critical Care Nursing
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University