NISHA GEORGE
Sligo,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 16 years of expertise in renal disease management and dialysis machine operation, committed to maintaining high standards of patient care. Demonstrates proficiency in healthcare quality improvement by monitoring treatment outcomes and supporting initiatives within the dialysis unit. Skilled in providing compassionate care delivery, fostering trusting relationships with patients and offering emotional support throughout their treatment. Aims to advance patient care practices through continuous learning and application of best practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
ENHANCED NURSE - RENAL DIALYSIS
HSE Health service executive Sligo, Ireland
Sligo, Ireland
2021.12 - 2026.03
- Renal dialysis unit is specialised medical service within hospital that provide haemodialysis treatment for people with chronic kidney failure. It serves patients from Sligo and wider north - west region, offering regular dialysis sessions.
- Key responsibilities are:
- Asses, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients under going haemodialysis
- Prepare, monitor and manage dialysis treatment.
- Monitor patients vital signs and clinical status before, during and after dialysis.
- Provide cannulation and access care.
- Respond promptly to complications and support patient safety at all times.
STAFF NURSE –MEDICAL AND SURGICAL UNIT
MAR AUGUSTINE GOLDEN JUBILEE HOSPITAL, KERALA
Angamaly, KERALA
2021.01 - 2021.08
- Key responsibilities are:
- Initial patient assessment which includes history collection, physical examination and monitoring vital signs.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implements and evaluate nursing care.
- Assisting Doctors with various invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Provide direct patient care to medical, surgical, neurological, cardiac, Trauma, Cancer, Burn and Eclampsia patients.
- Performing various procedures such as ECG, Arterial Blood pressure monitoring, TPN administration, Blood gas analysis, Urinary Catheterisation, Tracheostomy care, Nasogastric Tube insertion, Swab collections, wound care, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- Safe administration of medications, IV fluids, blood and blood products as per doctors’ order and guidelines.
- Taking care of patient with isolation by following isolation techniques such as contact, air borne and droplet precautions.
- Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patient condition.
- Educate patients and family regarding patient rights, infection prevention and discharge planning
- Give orientation to new staff members and support them as preceptor.
- Attending Doctors’ rounds and carry out order and treatments properly.
- Attend in-service education and trainings to enhance knowledge.
- Nursing care of seizure patients, pre and post-surgical patients.
- Monitoring and Care of patients on sedation, Patient Controlled and Epidural Analgesia, closed suction, central line, arterial line etc.
- MAR AUGUSTINE GOLDEN JUBILEE (MAGJ) hospital is multispeciality hospital with a capacity of more than 300 beds. MAGJ hospital valve relationship with patients and give best medical support available. MAGJ hospital has 14 departments namely cardiology, emergency, general medicine, gynae and obstetric, orthopaedic, paediatrics, urology, ENT, general surgery, pulmonology, blood bank etc. This hospital has 5 operation theaters, an adult ICU with a capacity of 12 beds and all other modern diagnostic facilities. A full time emergency department is working in full strength.
NURSE SPECIALIST: HAEMO-DIALYSIS UNIT
DAMMAM MEDICAL COMPLEX, KANOO KIDNEY CENTER, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, SAUDI ARABIA
Dammam, SAUDI ARABIA
2008.07 - 2019.05
- Key responsibilities are:
- Assisted the nephrologist and other doctors during examination, invasive (temporary and permanent catheter insertion) and noninvasive procedures.
- Monitored and handled specialized equipment’s in dialysis department.
- Recorded all care information concisely, accurately and completely.
- Prepared and administered prescribed medications.
- Consults and co ordinates with health care team members
- Attended ward meetings and continuing professional development courses.
- Checking and recording patient’s vitals before, during and after dialysis treatment.
- Ensuring that Haemo-dialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), Plasmapheresis and Slow Low Efficiency Dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
- Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
- Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
- Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments.
- Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
- Maintain the overall cleanliness of the unit, and follow proper waste management / biohazards safety precautions as per HIC policy.
- Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure the dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
- Identify sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition.
- Attend all the training class conducted and update knowledge
- If necessary, respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate doctors.
- DIALYSIS MODALITIES PERFORMED
- Haemo-dialysis
- Online HDF
- SLED (Slow Low Efficiency Dialysis)
- SCUF (Slow Continuous Ultra Filtration)
- CRRT (CVVH, CVVHD, CVVHDF)
- Plasmapheresis
- MACHINES HANDLED IN HAEMO-DIALYSIS
- B-Braun
- Gambro AK96
- Gambro AK200S
- Fresenius 4008
- Fresenius 5008
- Fresenius 6008
- Dammam Medical Complex hospital, JCI (Joint Commission International) is a 400 bedded secondary health care center in eastern region and running under Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hospital offeres full range of Medical, surgical and diagnostic specialists that span across different discipline. Kanoo Kidney Center is under Dammam Medical Complex in eastern region with 60 bedded dialysis unit which deals with approximately 150 patients daily. The unit consists of Haemo-dialysis, Online HDF, Peritoneal dialysis and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).
STAFF NURSE: DIALYSIS UNIT
PVS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, KALOOR, COCHIN
Kaloor, Cochin
2005.05 - 2007.01
- Key responsibilities are:
- Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
- Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure the dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
- Implement Nursing Care Plans, monitor vital signs, observe and record the condition of patients, careful administration of drugs, injections and blood transfusions.
- Assisting the physician with invasive and non-invasive tests and evaluations.
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients through effective communication.
- Resolve patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Protect patients and the public by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures.
- Responding quickly to emergencies and making ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality.
- PVS Memorial Hospital is a 250 bedded Multi Specialty Hospital having departments like General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Nephrology, Urology, Pulmonary Medicine, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Dentistry etc. This hospital also accommodates a teaching institute to train Cardiologist, Cardiac Technicians and Health Care Specialists.
Education
General Nursing and Midwifery - General Nursing And Midwifery
Madhavi Sami Memorial School of Nursing
Kaloor, Cochin 2002.01 - 2005.01
Skills
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care by following best practices, monitoring treatment outcomes, and supporting quality improvement initiatives within the dialysis unit - Renal Disease Management
Experienced in caring for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, monitoring their condition, and providing education on diet, medications, and lifestyle to support effective disease management
- Dialysis Machine Operation
Skilled in setting up, operating, and monitoring dialysis machines, ensuring treatments are delivered safely while responding quickly to alarms or patient needs during sessions - Compassionate Care Delivery
Provides empathetic, patient centred care, building trusting relationships with patients and supporting them emotionally throughout their dialysis treatment
Certification
- Registration from Kerala Nurse and Midwives council (Reg No: 45318)
- Registration from Saudi Commission For Health and Specialist (Reg No:10KN0320260)
- NMBI registration number - 203472
Personal
Reading, Travelling, Watching Movies
Training Courses
- BLS - February, 2025
- CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)- May, 2014
Timeline
ENHANCED NURSE - RENAL DIALYSIS
HSE Health service executive Sligo, Ireland
2021.12 - 2026.03
STAFF NURSE –MEDICAL AND SURGICAL UNIT
MAR AUGUSTINE GOLDEN JUBILEE HOSPITAL, KERALA
2021.01 - 2021.08
NURSE SPECIALIST: HAEMO-DIALYSIS UNIT
DAMMAM MEDICAL COMPLEX, KANOO KIDNEY CENTER, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, SAUDI ARABIA
2008.07 - 2019.05
STAFF NURSE: DIALYSIS UNIT
PVS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, KALOOR, COCHIN
2005.05 - 2007.01
General Nursing and Midwifery - General Nursing And Midwifery
Madhavi Sami Memorial School of Nursing
2002.01 - 2005.01