Josmy Jose
Nenagh, Co.Tipperary
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HSE MID WEST- Nenagh Hospital- UHL Groups
Nenagh, Ireland
08.2015 - Current
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Observe strict safety measures, and follow the health and safety policy at work.
- Act as a team leader, and take charge of the unit in the absence of the ward manager.
- Help patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery, and reducing compliance issues.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment by liaising with the infection prevention and control team every day.
- Monitor the patient's condition, including performing and interpreting ECGs, monitoring vital signs, and notifying the doctors and other team members of changes in stability or acuity.
- Administer oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications, and monitor patient reactions.
- Train and mentor student nurses and new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Assess and prepare patients for various procedures.
- Perform IV cannulation and phlebotomy for various diagnostic tests.
- Possess skills in handling various devices, like AIRVO (nasal high-flow system), defibrillator, cardiac monitor, ECG, syringe driver, bladder scanner, infusion pump, hoist, Sara Steady, etc.
- Educate patients and families on health care needs, conditions, options, and discharge plans.
- Maintain strict record-keeping, recording, and reporting of incident management. For example, Falls.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes, seminars, and online courses.
- Participate in a multidisciplinary team meeting.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department. For example, Trend Care.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, or other healthcare professionals. For example, the ISBAR tool.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Preparing medications with the right dose for the syringe driver in palliative patients, in liaison with the palliative care nurse.
Registered Nurse
Bushy Park Nursing Home
Nenagh, Ireland
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed physical assessments of patients, and developed and implemented individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, weight, height, and MUST, and notified the nurse manager and GPs of any changes in conditions.
- Administered medications, and observed for any reactions and improvement.
- Performed good hand hygiene techniques and aseptic techniques in procedures, and followed infection prevention and control measures as per protocol.
- Assisted with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, aid with mobility, etc.
- Wound care management, updating care plans, and documenting progress.
- Supervision of new nurses, health care assistants, and other support workers.
- Caring for dying patients, providing palliative care (syringe driver), comfort measures, and compassionate care to patients and families.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options. For example, diabetes, pain management, etc.
- Conducted regular rounds to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively through effective communication skills. For example, staff conflicts and challenging behaviors, such as dementia.
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
Kilkenny, Ireland
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Administered medications, and assessed for pain and pain management.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the doctor.
- Developed individualized care plans based on their needs.
- Assisted with personal care needs, dietary needs, toileting needs, mobilization, etc.
- Performed wound care management.
- Collection of blood samples, urine samples, wound swabs, etc.
- Taking care of palliative patients, including a syringe driver.
- Observed the patient's diet, behaviors, mobility, and other factors, and properly recorded and reported patients' conditions, incidents, complaints, etc.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to geriatric patients.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines. For example, hoist.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively. For example, staff conflicts.
Registered Nurse
Little Lourdes Mission Hospital
Kottayam, India
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Assisted doctors during medical examinations, diagnostic tests and other treatments or procedures.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes, and accidents.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Administration of oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, while monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Initiated resuscitation efforts in cases of cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications, monitored patient reactions, and performed IV cannulation and venipuncture.
Registered Nurse
Caritas Hospital
Kottayam, India
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery of surgical oncology patients.
- Cared for patients with tracheostomy, colostomy,drainage tubes,infusions, Ryle's tube, enterostomy, etc.
- Performed wound care management for post-surgical patients under aseptic technique.
- Administration of oral medications and injections, including chemotherapy.
- Care of neonates on ventilator.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Caritas College of Nursing
India09-2008
Skills
- Culturally sensitive care
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- AHPRA Registration No - NMW0002910558
- New Zealand Nursing Council Registration No - 344349
- Nursing Registration in Ireland with NMBI Registration No - 134593
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HSE MID WEST- Nenagh Hospital- UHL Groups
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bushy Park Nursing Home
10.2014 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Nursing Home
05.2012 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse
Little Lourdes Mission Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2012
Registered Nurse
Caritas Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
- AHPRA Registration No - NMW0002910558
- New Zealand Nursing Council Registration No - 344349
- Nursing Registration in Ireland with NMBI Registration No - 134593
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Caritas College of Nursing
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