JOSEPH CHANDANAVAR
cork
Summary
Clinical nurse specialist with over 9 years of experience in high-acuity cardiology. Demonstrated success in leading nursing teams to manage complex heart failure cases, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Expertise in advanced clinical assessment and management, alongside mentoring junior staff to uphold high standards in cardiac care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enhanced Nurse
Cork university Hospital
cork, Ireland
05.2022 - Current
- Recognised life-threatening cardiac rhythms and initiated emergency protocols.
- Supported medication titration of potent cardiac drips like dobutamine or amiodarone.
- Assisted in catheterisation lab during angioplasties and pacemaker insertions, ensuring patient safety and procedure efficiency.
- Conducted physical exams on patients presenting with chest pain or arrhythmias.
- Assisted in interpreting ECGs, blood gases, and cardiac markers, including troponin.
- Led nurse-led clinics for heart failure and hypertension management, improving patient engagement in their care.
- Created exercise and lifestyle plans for patients recovering from heart attacks to support their rehabilitation and long-term health.
- Instructed patients on managing anticoagulants and adhering to fluid restrictions.
Full time Registered nurse
Sir HN Reliance Hospital and Medical research Center
mumbai, india
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Prepared unit to ensure smooth patient admissions and optimal care environment.
- Conducted the initial assessment of patients and planned and implemented care according to protocol without direct supervision.
- Took direct responsibility for addressing patients' needs during recovery, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Ensure adherence to nursing policies, protocols and procedures.
- Advocated for and practised proper infection control measures.
- Keep up to date of new developments and treatment modalities of the unit.
- Checked and updated emergency medications, general store items, and trolleys such as the crash trolley and dressing trolley.
- Worked in a multispecialty hospital with 345 beds, providing diverse patient care.
- Managed complex cases including Covid-19, neuro patients, and critical conditions such as DKA, septic shock, ARDS, severe LRTI, SARI, and acute renal failure, contributing to effective patient outcomes.
- Employed various medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, syringe pumps, infusion pumps, blood/fluid warmers, and mechanical ventilators to support patient treatment.
Full time Registered nurse
KLE’s Dr Prabhakar Kores Hospital and Medical Research Center
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Delivered patient care in a multispecialty hospital with 2200 beds, ensuring high-quality support across diverse medical needs.
- Assisted with coronary angiography procedures in the catheterisation laboratory.
- Assist with pre-operative assessment and observe patient’s condition before surgery and monitor post-surgical recovery (CAG, PTCA, ROTA ABLATION ETC).
- Implemented post-surgical treatment schedule and developed individualised plans of care.
- Monitor and dress the surgical wound as per requirement and to record patient information including condition analysis.
- Cases Handled: Cath-Lab cases (CAG, PTCA, PAG), Patient with DKA, Pericardial effusion, Patient with IABP, Endocarditis, post TPI, Permanent pacemaker implant patients.
- Communicated and collaborated effectively with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and understanding.
- Equipment Used: Cardiac monitor (Intelli Vue MX430), Syringe Pump, Infusion pump (Injectomat MC Agilia, Fresenius Kabi Optima VS), Blood/fluid warmer, Bed side warmer.
Education
Post Basic BSc - Nursing
KLE Academy of higher education and research
belagavi karnataka india01-2018
Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery -
Martin Luther school of nursing
Hubli, Karnataka01-2016
Skills
Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medical equipment management
- Critical thinking in patient care
- Family emotional support
Custom Section
Passed OET, B, B, B, C+, 2023-05-09
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Malayalam
Advanced
C1
Marathi
Advanced
C1
References
- Sir HN Reliance Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Mrs. Kusum Patil, Nurse Manager, 007718819922
- KLES Dr Kore’s Hospital and MRC Belagavi, Karnataka, Mr. Pruthviraj, Nurse Incharge, 008904780380
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS Certified
- Hand hygiene auditor
Personal Information
- Passport Number: T3643154
- Passport Place Of Issue: BENGALURU
- Father's Name: JAMES
Timeline
Enhanced Nurse
Cork university Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Full time Registered nurse
Sir HN Reliance Hospital and Medical research Center
03.2020 - 12.2021
Full time Registered nurse
KLE’s Dr Prabhakar Kores Hospital and Medical Research Center
07.2016 - 05.2019
Post Basic BSc - Nursing
KLE Academy of higher education and research
Diploma in General nursing and Midwifery -
Martin Luther school of nursing