SUMITHA CHANDRAN
AHPRA: NMW0002874580
Summary
A dedicated and patient-oriented registered nurse with 10 years of clinical experience in Primary health center and medical-surgical ward and rounding nurse in geriatric and palliative care. progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, family and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
BUPA ROSSENDALE
Hamilton
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Clinical care and health monitoring
- Assessing patient needs, conduct comprehensive health assessments to identify the care needs of elderly individuals
- Chronic disease management, assist in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and respiratory issues
- Personal care and support
- Assisting with activities of daily living, help with bathing, grooming , dressing ,feeding and mobility ensuring dignity and comfort
- Mobility support , assist with transferring, repositioning and supporting patients with walking or using mobility aids
- Nutritional support, monitor, and assist with meal plans, ensuring dietary requirements are met and maintaining hydration.
- Administered prescribed medications and documented them accurately in the Medi-Map as per hospital guidelines and policy
- Monitored vital signs and recorded them in V-care.
- Performed wound management as per the wound care plan
- Management of residents who have had challenging behaviour, non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches
- Performed fall risk assessment (FRAT) and pain assessment (ABBEY pain scale)
- Established short-term care plans.
- care plan development, collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and review individualized care plans
- Ensured documentation was accurate, and timely, and maintained confidentiality within a legal and ethical work
- Family communication, keep families informed of the patients progress and changes in care as appropriate
- Support and advocacy
- Advocacy, act as an advocate for patients ensuring they receive appropriate care and are treated with dignity and privacy
- Emotional support, provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families including counselling and coping strategies
- End of life care, provide palliative care, manage pain, and support the patient and family
- Compliance with standards and regulations.
- Adherence to aged care quality standards including safety, quality and dignity
- Infection control, follow infection control protocols, and ensure a clean, safe environment for residents.
- Continue professional development, participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices in aged care nursing.
- Team collaboration
- Multidisciplinary teamwork involves working collaboratively with doctors, physiotherapists, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Supervision and mentoring
- Compassionate and holistic approach to elderly patients and family
- Physical and emotional well-being of the geriatric population.
- Effective communication
- Patient centred care
REGISTERED NURSE
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
6 Years
10.2018 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Saudi Arabia
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms including physical and mental health, health education
- Providing a comprehensive range of primary health care service
- To improve the overall health and wellness of geriatric patients and enhance their quality of life.
- Ensuring the health and well-being of elderly patients.
- Assess the geriatric patient's mental status and cognitive skills.
- Maternal and child health
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations
- Administered child vaccination
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease and child immunization
- Provided high-quality care for patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, through regular monitoring and medication management.
- intermediate level computer and online information recording skills
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR and defibrillation during critical situations
- Managed medical emergencies in the ambulance while transferring patients to the hospital
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Registered Nurse
ASTER CMI HOSPITAL(Medical-Surgical ward and rounding nurse in geriatric and palliative care))
Bangalore
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Company Overview: Bangalore
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed
- Cognitive care helps manage cognitive impairment and dementia through structured activities, behavioral interventions, and communication strategies.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care
- Palliative care
- Assisting elderly patients for daily living activities
- Rapid response
- Identifying health risks of elderly patients such as mobility problems, incontinence, dementia, fall risk and nutrition
- Encourging independence , support elderly patients in maintaining their autonomy and self care as long as possible helping them retain dignity
- Encouraging independence of elderly patients, support elderly patients in maintaining their autonomy and self care as long as possible helping them retain their dignity
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS
- Demonstrated leadership skills as a team leader
- Performed 12 lead ECG
- Administered Blood and blood products
- Provided patient care to patients from emergency, ICU and direct admission from the physician
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers
- Evaluated and assessed phone calls from the lab, physician offices and hospital departments to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
- Wound care management such as assessment, wound dressing
- Health education about geriatric care
- Patient positive improved outcome
- Ensuring quality of life and quality of care to the elderly patient
Registered Nurse
JEHANGIR MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL
Pune
10.2012 - 04.2015
Education
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME -
LONSADLLE EDUCATION INSTISTUTE
FOXTEN, NEWZELAND10.2024
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - NURSING
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF NURSING SCIENCES
KARAD06.2012
Skills
- Administration of Medications
- First Aid
- Communication skills
- Non-verbal communication recognizing and responding to non-verbal cues
- Accurate Medical Record-keeping
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Administration of blood and blood product
- Infection control
- Active listening
- Decision making
- compassionate care
- Behavioral management
- Risk assessment
- Falls prevention
- Patient centerd care
- Aged care assessment
- Chronic illness management
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Computer skills
- End of life care
- Time management
- Accurate Documentation
- Care plan devlopment
- Patient and family education
- Intravenous canulation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Child and adult Vaccinator
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Monitoring Vital signs
- Leadership
- Wound care and assessment
- Admission and discharge
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Management of the emergency
- Isolation precautions
Certification
BLS
Infection control
Vaccination
Aged care passport
References
1. ANITTA C JACOB
SENIOUR REGISTERD NURSE
PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER
SAUDI ARABIA
anittacjacob1994@gmail.com
2. HEATHER BAY
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
LONSADALE EDUCATION
NEWZELAND
heather@lec.ac.nz
Timeline
Registered Nurse
BUPA ROSSENDALE
09.2024 - 10.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
10.2018 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
ASTER CMI HOSPITAL(Medical-Surgical ward and rounding nurse in geriatric and palliative care))
01.2016 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
JEHANGIR MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL
10.2012 - 04.2015
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME -
LONSADLLE EDUCATION INSTISTUTE
BACHELOR’S DEGREE - NURSING
KRISHNA INSTITUTE OF NURSING SCIENCES
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