MANJU Yohannan
Navan,Ireland
Summary
Highly experienced Registered General Nurse with over 10 years of specialist nursing experience in cardiothoracic surgery, intensive care, and coronary care settings. Currently working in the coronary care unit.
Extensive experience in caring for patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery, thoracic surgery, and heart and lung transplantation. Skilled in pre-operative assessment, post-operative management, transplant recipient workup, and the care of critically ill patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive support.
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Coronary Care Nursing and specialist training in Fundamentals of ICU Nursing and Cardiothoracic Nursing at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Demonstrates strong clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and commitment to progressing toward Advanced Nurse Practitioner practice in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart/Lung Transplantation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CCU Staff Nurse
Our Lady's Hospital
Navan
2024.10 - Current
- Provide specialised care to patients with acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac interventions.
- Perform advanced cardiac monitoring and interpret ECG changes.
- Administer and titrate cardiac medications, including vasoactive infusions.
- Coordinate care with cardiologists, advanced nurse practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support discharge planning and patient education.
Registered Nurse
Mater Misericordia University Hospital
Ecceles Street, Dublin
2019.06 - 2024.10
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing CABG, valve replacement, thoracic surgery, and transplantation.
- Managed critically ill patients in the cardiothoracic ICU requiring invasive monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and inotropic support.
- Cared for heart and lung transplant recipients during pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative phases.
- Participated in transplant workup, assessment, and multidisciplinary planning.
- Managed chest drains, temporary pacing wires, arterial lines, central venous catheters, and vasoactive infusions.
- Recognised and responded to post-operative complications including bleeding, tamponade, arrhythmias, and graft dysfunction.
- Provided education and mentorship to junior staff and new nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and evidence-based practice activities.
ICU Nurse
Breach Candy Hospital
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2015.11 - 2019.05
- Ensured all care was delivered in line with NSF and NICE guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgment to ensure safe, appropriate patient care.
- Carried out thorough clinical assessments to effectively triage and treat patients with intensive needs.
Education
Fundamentals of Cardiothoracic Nursing -
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital/UCD
Dublin, LeinsterICU Nurse Education Program - Adult Critical Care
Breach Candy Hospital
Mumbai, India 2016.08 - 2019.05
Bachelor in Nursing -
MGM College of Nursing,
Mumbai, India 2011.10 - 2014.06
Skills
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Nursing
- Heart and Lung Transplant Nursing
- Transplant Recipient Workup and Assessment
- Coronary Care Nursing
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
- Advanced Haemodynamic Monitoring
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Inotropic and Vasopressor Support
- Chest Drain Management
- Temporary Epicardial Pacing Wires
- Arterial and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
- Post-operative Cardiac Surgery Care
- Pre- and Post-Transplant Care
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership and Mentorship
- Audit and Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient and Family Education
- Emergency Response and Deteriorating Patient Management
References
- Mrs.Catherine.McMahon (CNM) Our Lady's Hospital, Navan Phn.no+353469078732 catherine.mcMahon@hse.ie
- Mrs.Jessy Roy (CNM2) Mater Misericordia University Hospital, Dublin Phn.no 0877557211 jroy@mater.hse.ie
Timeline
CCU Staff Nurse
Our Lady's Hospital
2024.10 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mater Misericordia University Hospital
2019.06 - 2024.10
ICU Nurse Education Program - Adult Critical Care
Breach Candy Hospital
2016.08 - 2019.05
ICU Nurse
Breach Candy Hospital
2015.11 - 2019.05
Bachelor in Nursing -
MGM College of Nursing,
2011.10 - 2014.06
Fundamentals of Cardiothoracic Nursing -
The Mater Misericordiae University Hospital/UCD