ANJU THAMPY
Wicklow,Ireland
Summary
Skilled in leading healthcare facilities through periods of significant change and improvement, with hands-on experience in strategic planning, staff development, and operational management. Known for strengths in enhancing patient care quality, implementing cost-saving measures without compromising service delivery, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction scores and streamline hospital processes for better efficiency across various departments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medication Manager/Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
The Avoca Clinic
Wicklow, Ireland
2021.10 - Current
- Ensure proper storage, dispensing and administration of medication
- Educate patients on medication usage and side effects
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy
- Manage inventory
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
- Advocated for safe prescribing practices among health care practitioners throughout the organization.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Ensured that all state regulations pertaining to controlled substances are adhered to at all times.
- Monitored, evaluated, and updated patient medications to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Created detailed reports outlining findings related to medication-related problems identified through chart review activities.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding medication therapies.
- Developed and implemented medication management policies and procedures.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Provided education to patients on the proper use of their medications.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Dispensed medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while working independently with minimal supervision.
- Analyzed utilization data reports related to medication usage in order to identify trends or areas of improvement.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Facilitated communication between pharmacy staff and other health care professionals regarding drug information queries or issues related to therapeutic outcomes.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care and medication management strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to clarify prescriptions and ensure proper medication dispensing.
- Conducted regular audits of medication administration records for compliance with regulations.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
Galway, Ireland
2018.11 - 2021.09
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Adhered to infection control standards when handling instruments and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient care services performed.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparations on patients prior to surgery.
- Attended educational programs provided by the facility to stay abreast of new advances in healthcare technology.
- Observed universal precautions at all times while performing duties within the operating room setting.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Disposed of contaminated materials in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Administered medications as directed by the medical team members during surgery or post-operatively.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure. during surgery.
- Consulted medical sources to gain knowledge of emerging and updated procedures and select equipment for procedures or treatments.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose in the operating room or recovery area.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Checked expiration dates on all medications prior to use in order to ensure safety of patients.
- Conducted regular safety checks on anesthesia machines and other medical equipment used in the OR suite.
- Changed breathing tubing and suction canisters between cases.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
- Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout the procedure and reported any changes to anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional patient care.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Wockhardt Hospitals
Mumbai Central, India
2016.04 - 2017.08
- Ensure the delivery of the highest possible care to all patients
- Assisting surgeons in various types of surgeries
- Assisting anaesthetist in various types of anaesthesia
- Acting as a circulating member in the theatre
- Maintaining sterile environment and sterile techniques
- Preparing OTs for various surgical procedures
- Close observation of cardiac monitor
- Expert in handling various surgical equipment
- Maintaining effective communication with team members
- Collection of specimens
- Preparation of theatres in case of emergency surgeries
- Help patients in their postoperative recovery
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the equipment and instruments used in both routine and emergency care of the post-operative patients and being aware of clinical limitations and seeking medical advice and support
- Surgical dressing
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies related to infection control practices within the perioperative environment.
- Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare team members regarding patient information updates or concerns related to perioperative care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care including assessment findings, interventions provided, medications administered, and changes in condition.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to advances in perioperative nursing practice.
- Provided direct patient care for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients.
- Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile technique when handling instruments or supplies.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers throughout the entire perioperative process from preadmission through discharge planning.
- Administered medications as prescribed by surgeon or anesthesiologist.
- Assessed the physical and psychological status of surgical patients prior to surgery.
- Evaluated patient outcomes following operations using evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Education
Masters - Nursing Research
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland09.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Institute of Nursing Education, SME, CPAS
Kerala, India09.2015
Skills
- Ability to work as a team
- Team leadership
- Efficient to work in any emergency scenario
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills and critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Familiar with current healthcare environment
- Proficiency in nursing research, evidence-based practice, management, and application
- Significant nursing care experience
- Thorough knowledge of biological, physical, social, and behavioural sciences
- Vendor management
- Workforce management
- Policy and procedure development
- Documentation and reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Decision-making
- Inventory management
- Risk management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Type Of Cases And Procedures Assisted
- Plastic/ Cosmetic Surgery: Abdominoplasty, Free flap and full-thickness skin grafting, Excision of malignant and non-malignant lesions, Varicose vein removal, Rhinoplasty, Vaginal Reconstruction, Facelift, Liposuction, Thigh lift, Arm lift, Fleur De Lys, Renuvion skin tightening, Upper and lower blepharoplasty, Breast uplift, Breast Reduction and Augmentation
- Ortho and spine: Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Open Reduction and Internal Fixation(ORJF), High Tibial Osteotomy(HTO), Shoulder Cuff repairs, Acromial Resurfacing, Foot surgeries, Ankle Replacement, ACL Reconstruction, PCL Reconstruction, Hand surgeries, Cervical and Lumbar fusions
- Eyes and ENT: Septoplasty, FESS, Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, BMV, Cataract, Vitrectomy, Trabeculectomy, Ectropion and entropion, Strabismus
Continuing Education
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS)
- Infection Control Practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Childrens First
- Hemovigilance
- Irish National Early Warning System(INEWS)
- BOC training
- Health and Safety
Licensures
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), 161929
- Nursing Council of New Zealand, 310561
- The University of the STATE of NEWYORK, 917550
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Highlights
• Conducted quantitative research on: Assessment of nurses' knowledge regardingCardiopulmonary Resuscitation in a long-term health care setting in Ireland.
• Undertaken A Literature Review on: To assessthe impact of obesity on surgical site infectionamong post-operative adults in the hospitalsetting.
• Actively participated in international andnational audits such as JCI, NABH, ISO:CHKS and Green OT.
• Trained in Tissue sealers, the latest Joint replacement systems, Percutaneous spinal fusion techniques, Vaser-lipo, Renuvion, tickle lipo, Derma blade, Liposuction machine,cauterization machine,C-arm and Laser safety.
References
On request
Timeline
Medication Manager/Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care
The Avoca Clinic
2021.10 - Current
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Hospital
2018.11 - 2021.09
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Wockhardt Hospitals
2016.04 - 2017.08
Masters - Nursing Research
University College Cork
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Institute of Nursing Education, SME, CPAS