Breeva Thankam Varghese
Galway
Summary
Enhanced Nurse with extensive experience in intravenous care management at Galway University Hospital, focusing on preventing line-related bloodstream infections. Proven track record in developing and implementing patient-centered care plans that significantly improve recovery outcomes. Recognized for strong communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to patient safety and effective healthcare practices. Highly organized and adaptable, with a commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Enhanced Nurse (AMRIC IVC Team)
Galway University Hospital
Galway
10.2023 - Current
- Main Roles & Responsibilities
- Type of hospital: Saolta University Health care Groups of Acute Hospital
- To provide high quality, patients focused care to the patient by implementing infection control measures related to the intravenous administration of fluids and medications
- Educate patients and healthcare staff on proper care and maintenance of IV lines to prevent infection, such as using sterile techniques during insertion and dressing changes.
- Monitor and manage central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) by performing risk assessments and reporting any incidents or infections promptly including multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)
- Perform regular audits of intravenous care (IVC) bundles within the ward to ensure that all aspects of infection prevention and safe intravenous therapy practices are followed, report any suspected or confirmed infections related to IV therapy to the appropriate authorities (e.g., IPC team, hospital management).
- Focus on key components of the IVC bundle, such as proper hand hygiene, appropriate catheter insertion and maintenance techniques, timely removal of unnecessary intravenous lines, and sterile practices during insertion.
- Performing difficult cannulation in a hospital setting involves handling challenging intravenous (IV) access situations where standard techniques may not be successful. This can include patients with poor venous access, obesity, dehydration, or conditions such as chronic illness or previous trauma to veins
- Reviewing central lines involves ensuring that they are properly maintained, monitored, and assessed to prevent complications such as infections, occlusions, and thrombosis
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance IV care practices and reduce infection rates.
Enhanced Nurse
Galway University Hospital
Galway
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Main Roles & Responsibilities:
- Developed and implemented comprehensive patient rehabilitation programmes.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
- Planned and implemented individualised care plans, unit workflow strategies and defined priorities.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to devise individualised plans of care for the patient.
- Handled primary care, case management and medication management.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Monitored patient vitals on continuous basis and actualised emergency interventions to restore patients’ conditions or stop negative reactions
- Maintained clean and organised space for doctors and mothers.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
- Entered patient information and parent concerns into electronic records.
Staff Nurse
St. James Hospital
Chalakudy
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Unit (Ward): Surgical ward and Surgical ICU
- Care of patients with Pre and Post Op cases
- Inventory checking, updating and maintenance
- Carryout orders by physician
- Preparing patients for CAG, PTCA or other surgical interventions
- Follow infection control and quality standards of the hospital
- Ensuring the proper nursing care for intubated and tracheostomy patients
- Comply with protocols, procedures, and safety policies of the institution
- Recording and reporting of patient’s data in professional manner
- Receiving patients from casualty, carryout initial assessment and providing required care according to care plan
- Assisting for emergency intubation, central line placement, Bladder catheterization and placing naos-gastric tube
Staff Nurse
Sri. Balaji Hospitals
Coimbatore
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Unit: Medical & Surgical
- Responsible for preparation of the unit for receiving patients Responsible for the initial assessment of patients, planning and implementation of care as per protocol without direct supervision
- Direct responsibility for patients needs during the process of recovery following admission
- Ensure adherence to nursing policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Responsible for advocating and practicing proper infection control measure.
- Keep up to date of new developments and treatment modalities of the unit
- Responsible for checking & updating the emergency medications, general store items, trolleys like crash trolley, dressing trolley etc.
Registered nurse
PVS Hospital
Calicut
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Unit: Medical & Surgical
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for preparation of the unit for receiving patients Responsible for the initial assessment of patients, planning and implementation of care as per protocol without direct supervision
- Direct responsibility for patient’s needs during the process of recovery following admission
- Ensure adherence to nursing policies, protocols, and procedures
- Responsible for advocating and practicing proper infection control measure
- Keep up to date of new developments and treatment modalities of the unit
- Responsible for checking & updating the emergency medications, general store items, trolleys like crash trolley, dressing trolley etc.
Education
PG Diploma - Infection prevention and control
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
IrelandBachelor of Science - Nursing
PSG College of Nursing
Coimbatore, India01.2013
Higher Secondary school certificate - Science
Marthoma HS S Chungathara
Malappuram, India01.2008
School Leaving Certificate - Science and Arts
Marthoma H S S Chungathara
Malappuram, India01.2006
Skills
- Medication management
- IV drug therapy management
- Documenting vitals
- Infectious disease control
- Health and wellness expertise
- Basic Life Support Certification
- BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
- Prenatal care
- Stitches removal
- Patient management
- Patient care planning
- Patient discharging
- Strong medical ethic
- Coordinating referrals
- Catheter insertion
- Mobility assistance
- Patient admission
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Team supervision
- Wound care management
- Medical assessment
- Direct patient care
- Colostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Gastroenteric nutrition education
- Maintained feeding pumps
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Intravenous therapy
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Patient assessment
- Diagnosis reporting
- Patient safety monitoring
carrier objective
I am interested in this position as I am currently working as part of the Intravenous Care Team under the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) department, where I have developed strong clinical and infection control skills. I have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control and will be commencing a Master’s degree in the same field in September. This role represents a valuable opportunity to further apply my knowledge, expand my expertise, and contribute meaningfully to infection prevention initiatives.
Affiliations
University Hospital Galway
1)Name: Dr Aleksandra Maczynska
Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing
Infection prevention and control
Contact number: -0871832567
Email: Alekandra.Maczynska@hse.ie
2)Mr Sean Suico
c Infection prevention and control
Contact Number: 0872933783
Email:Sean.Suico@hse.ie
3)Ms Dearbhla Fee
Job Title: CNM 2, St Enda’s ward
Contact Number: 0867913859
Timeline
Enhanced Nurse (AMRIC IVC Team)
Galway University Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Enhanced Nurse
Galway University Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2023
Staff Nurse
St. James Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse
Sri. Balaji Hospitals
03.2015 - 03.2018
Registered nurse
PVS Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2015
PG Diploma - Infection prevention and control
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PSG College of Nursing
Higher Secondary school certificate - Science
Marthoma HS S Chungathara
School Leaving Certificate - Science and Arts
Marthoma H S S Chungathara
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