Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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BENITA REEMA DSILVA

BENITA REEMA DSILVA

Dundalk,Ireland

Summary

Compassionate and well-qualified Registered Nurse bringing 8+ years of experience in high-stakes environments such as Emergency, ICU, and Surgical units, as well as Out-patient care. A clear communicator and adept multitasker with proven analytical problem-solving abilities, committed to patient-centered care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Drogheda, Ireland
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Evaluated patient care across OR, ER, and ICU settings, managing diverse acuity levels.
  • Performed assessments, intravenous therapy, complex wound care, and monitored drainage devices.
  • Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to deliver optimal patient care.
  • Cultivated rapport with chronic and critically ill patients to enhance care experience.
  • Educated patients on medications, procedures, and treatments to ensure understanding.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
  • Administered preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care instructions effectively.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Registered Nurse

RAK Hospital
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to identify emergency intervention requirements.
  • Administered blood products while monitoring for transfusion reactions.
  • Delivered medications through various methods including intravenous, injection, and oral administration.
  • Set up and monitored medical equipment such as cardiac monitors and mechanical ventilators.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output to detect potential health issues.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory analysis to support diagnostic processes.
  • Prioritized nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data.
  • Complied with infection control policies to minimize spread of COVID-19 among patients and staff.

Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare Group
Dubai
02.2018 - 03.2021
  • Collected patient information to facilitate evaluations and administer treatments.
  • Assisted physicians in delivering comprehensive patient care.
  • Monitored patient responses to treatments, collaborating with healthcare teams to revise care plans.
  • Engaged in educational activities, including implementing evidence-based practices and developing nursing competencies.
  • Updated patient records by adding current medications to ensure accuracy of treatment plans.
  • Executed procedures such as ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and sleep studies on patients.
  • Administered IV contrast for radiological procedures including IVP, CT scans, and MRIs.
  • Acted as infection control link nurse, promoting awareness of infection prevention measures.

Registered Nurse

Father Muller Medical College Hospital
Mangalore, India
03.2015 - 09.2017
  • Monitored ER patients closely, notifying physicians of any critical changes.
  • Delivered comprehensive care in the ER, handling intubations and conscious sedation.
  • Participated in management of trauma cases, cardiac arrests, and poisonings.
  • Administered high-risk IV medications like Nitroglycerine and Adenosine effectively.
  • Worked with nurses and rapid response teams for transfers to higher-level care facilities.
  • Conducted patient triage in the ER based on health problem severity.
  • Quickly responded to emergency codes, ensuring competent medical care delivery.
  • Provided care across various age groups with diverse medical conditions.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualized nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing - Science

Father Muller College of Nursing
Mangalore, Karnataka
05.2010 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science -

St. Agnes Pre-University College
Mangalore, Karnataka
01.2008 - 01.2010

Skills

  • Patient care and monitoring
  • Critical care and trauma management
  • Effective communication skills
  • Empathy and active listening
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Clinical judgment and infection control
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management expertise
  • Emergency room competence
  • Medicine administration
  • IV and venepuncture certified

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Daisy Dee Award for best team nursing in 2024 in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

• Certificate of appreciation awarded by RAK hospital for outstanding dedication and commitment during the challenging times of Covid 19 pandemic in 2021.

• Awarded as Star performer of the month at Prime Medical Center Dubai for the month of August 2018 and November 2019.

• Certificate of recognition provided by Prime healthcare group for effective contribution as infection control link nurse during COVID 19 Pandemic.

• Certificate of participation provided by Prime healthcare group for participating in poster/video competition during the Infection Control Prevention Week- 2020

• Participated in National Conference on Silver Lining in Nursing as a delegate in 2014.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2025

Registered Nurse

RAK Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare Group
02.2018 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

Father Muller Medical College Hospital
03.2015 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Nursing - Science

Father Muller College of Nursing
05.2010 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science -

St. Agnes Pre-University College
01.2008 - 01.2010

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