SHYLA A
Coimbatore
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Staff Nurse with over ten years of diverse experience across healthcare settings, including hospitals, colleges, and primary health centers.
Proficient in emergency and trauma care, clinical tutoring, and academic coordination, as well as skilled in cardiac care unit (CCU) management and patient-centric healthcare delivery. Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of care, professionalism, and expertise in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Possesses strong critical thinking, organizational, and time management abilities, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with coworkers, doctors, and patients. Proven track record of success in ensuring accurate maintenance of patient records and reports, contributing to a seamless healthcare experience across various healthcare settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Erode Head Quarters Hospital
Erode
02.2023 - Current
- Provided pre-operative, post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, Valvular Repair, Replacement, Pacemaker Implantation, Defibrillator Implantation.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
- Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
- Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Instructed patients and family members on cardiac medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and activity levels.
- Assessed patient's vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported any abnormalities to physician.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Anaikatty Public Health Center
Anaikatty, Coimbatore
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
Registered Nurse
Chithode Public Health Center
Chithode, Erode
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Guruvareddiyur Govt Public Health Center
Guruvareddiyur, Erode
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Ensured proper handling of specimens for laboratory testing.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the Emergency Department setting.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bethany Medical Center
Anaikatty, Coimbatore
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Academic Coordinator
Bejan Singh Institute of Ophthalmology
Nagercoil
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided support to faculty members regarding teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and grading procedures.
- Acted as a liaison between faculty members and university administration when needed.
- Developed and maintained program curriculum materials, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
- Organized and facilitated faculty meetings to discuss program objectives and student progress.
Clinical Instructor
Nehru Nursing College
Valliyur, Tirunelveli
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Created individualized learning plans tailored to each student's needs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care during clinical rotations.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, lectures, assignments and examinations for medical students.
- Organized seminars focused on current trends in the field of medicine.
- Assisted faculty members in designing curriculum for clinical courses.
Registered Nurse
Bensam Hospital
Nagercoil
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Registered Nurse
Bethany Medical Center
Coimbatore
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Education
Master of Science - Obstetrics And Gynecology
Sri. K. Ramachandran Naidu College of Nursing
Sankaran Kovil04-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Vivekanandha College Of Nursing
Namakkal02-2008
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Critical Care Nursing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Quality Improvement
- Cardiac monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Safety
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Wound Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Excellent Communication
- Patient and family advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter monitoring
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Ventilator care
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Erode Head Quarters Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Anaikatty Public Health Center
02.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Chithode Public Health Center
09.2018 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Guruvareddiyur Govt Public Health Center
10.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bethany Medical Center
01.2013 - 04.2015
Academic Coordinator
Bejan Singh Institute of Ophthalmology
07.2012 - 01.2013
Clinical Instructor
Nehru Nursing College
08.2009 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
Bensam Hospital
03.2009 - 08.2009
Registered Nurse
Bethany Medical Center
03.2008 - 03.2009
Master of Science - Obstetrics And Gynecology
Sri. K. Ramachandran Naidu College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Vivekanandha College Of Nursing
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