Aswathy Ponnappan Nair
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 11+ year record in field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
St.Conlons Community Nursing Unit
Nenagh, Ireland
08.2020 - Current
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Lakes Nursing Home
Killaloe, Ireland
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state and local regulations governing long-term care facilities.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
- Instructed staff members on proper techniques related to resident care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health
Sh. Funadhoo, Maldives
01.2012 - 06.2015
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
A.J Hospital and Research Centre
Mangalore, India
12.2009 - 11.2010
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Participated actively in unit meetings to discuss clinical issues related to patient outcomes, care plans, staffing concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing
Mangalore,India.03-2010
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Wound Care
- Infectious Disease Control
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Assessment
- Collecting Vitals
- Patient Evaluation
- Follow-Up Calls
- Patient Care
- Team Coordination
- Patient Discharging
- Staff Supervision
- Family Education
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Medical Assessment
- MDT referrals
Affiliations
- Good at dancing
- Gardening
- Voluntary help in local community
Accomplishments
Best nurse of the month award at Lakes Nursing Home
CPR &AED for healthcare
Infection control and prevention
Certification
- Restrictive practices in health care
- End of life decision Making,Person centered care certification
- Autonomy and rights of Older persons award
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
St.Conlons Community Nursing Unit
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Aged Care
Lakes Nursing Home
11.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health
01.2012 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
A.J Hospital and Research Centre
12.2009 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing
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