PRINCY JOHN
Cork,IRELAND
Summary
Versatile and highly skilled Registered Nurse with 14 years of extensive experience across ICU, Medical Ward, Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology, and Nursing Home care. Strong expertise in critical care management, postoperative recovery, chemotherapy monitoring, wound care, ventilator support, and chronic disease management. Adept at working in fast-paced environments while providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-focused care. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain excellence in safety, communication, and clinical outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered nurse
Department: Nursing Home -Blairs Hill Nursing Home
Cork, Ireland
10.2023 - Current
- Assisting residents with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to help them maintain their dignity and quality of life.
- Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations.
- Administering medication as prescribed and, for nurses, injecting medicines.
- Providing care for residents with specialized needs, such as those with catheters, PEG feeds, or tracheotomies.
- Maintaining a safe environment by following health and safety policies, assisting with mobility, and quickly addressing hazards like spills.
- Adhering to infection control policies, especially when dealing with waste products and cleaning equipment.
- Maintaining accurate, legible, and up-to-date documentation of resident care, observations, and activities.
- Acting as a point of contact for residents' families and other healthcare providers, reporting any changes in a resident's condition to senior staff.
- Advocating for the patient's health and safety, promoting their independence, and ensuring their needs are met.
- Participating in the creation, evaluation, and updating of individual care plans.
- Admitting new residents, coordinating care with other staff and departments, and ensuring residents receive the right care at the right time.
- Guiding, supervising, and assisting other care staff, and ensuring care is delivered according to established procedures and standards.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
Registered nurse
Department :Intensive Care Unit
Jaber Al Ahmed Hospital .Ministry of Health , Kuwait
02.2015 - 11.2021
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, continuously monitor vital signs, interpret telemetry and arterial line readings, and detect subtle changes in patient conditions (e.g., signs of sepsis or shock).
- Administer and manage advanced life support measures, including mechanical ventilation, titration of continuous medication drips (vasopressors, sedatives, insulin), and hemodynamic support. Respond quickly to medical emergencies and participate in Code Blue alerts, performing CPR and stabilizing patients.
- Operate and maintain complex medical equipment such as ventilators, dialysis machines, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and patient monitors. Troubleshoot malfunctioning devices and ensure all equipment is functional.
- Administer medications via various routes (IV, PO, IM), manage IV fluids, maintain the patency of invasive lines (central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines), and manage pain and sedation levels.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, etc.) to develop and implement individualized care plans. Provide clear and concise shift handovers using standardized formats like SBAR.
- Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date patient records, including symptoms, interventions, plan outcomes, and all care provided. Ensure documentation is complete and follows protocols
- Educate patients and their families about treatment plans, procedures, and diagnoses. Provide emotional support and act as a patient advocate, facilitating communication during stressful times.
- Implement and follow strict infection prevention techniques and safety precautions to minimize secondary complications like pressure ulcers or ventilator-associated pneumonia
Staff nurse
Department :Medical ,Maxillofacial ,Oncology Ward
Kochi , India
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Administer chemotherapy and other cancer treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor patient conditions, including vital signs and lab results, and assess for treatment side effects.
- Provide direct patient care, such as administering medications, IV therapy, and performing sterile dressing changes.
- Manage symptoms and provide palliative care to ensure patient comfort.
- Document all patient assessments, treatments, and changes in condition accurately in the EHR.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Provide specialized advice to patients, including pre- and post-operative care instructions for maxillofacial, orthodontic, restorative, and prosthetics procedures.
- Assist clinicians with procedures related to the head, neck, jaw, and oral cavity.
- Manage wound care and dressings specific to maxillofacial and oral surgery.
Staff Nurse
Department :ICU(Medical and Surgical )
Athura Hospital ,Pathanamthitta, India
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Monitor and record patient vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and oxygen saturation.
- Assess and document patient conditions, including physical and psychological status.
- Administer medications, IVs, and other treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Provide advanced life support and respond to medical emergencies.
- Manage pain and sedation for critically ill patients.
- Perform wound care and dressing changes.
- Monitor fluid intake and output, and manage fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Recognize early signs of surgical complications (infection, compartment syndrome, anastomotic leaks, graft rejection).
- Implement enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS) and early mobility strategies.
- Assist with bedside procedures including wound care, dressing changes, bronchoscopy support, line insertions, and drain management.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, physical therapy, and case management to optimize recovery and discharge planning.
- Ensure strict aseptic technique and adherence to perioperative infection-control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Nurse - Nursing
Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College,Pondicherry University
INDIA 06.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
- Critical Care & ICU Management
- Ventilator & Airway Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Emergency Response & Code Management
- Medical & Surgical Ward Care
- Maxillofacial Postoperative Care
- Oncology Nursing & Chemotherapy Monitoring
- Elderly & Long-Term Care Nursing
- IV Therapy & Medication Administration
- Central Line / Catheter / Drain Management
- Wound Care & Infection Control
- Pain & Symptom Management
- Patient & Family Education
- Documentation (EMR) & Care Coordination
Certification
Professional Registration
- Nurses and Midwifery Board Of Ireland PIN NO :216756
- Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council (India)-Registration No - 29311
- Ministry of Health ,Kuwait - License No - 815
CERTIFICATION
- Basic life support
- Medication Management
- End Of Life
- Dementia Care
- Manual Handling
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk Of Abuse
- Advocacy
- AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention and Control
- Fire and Evacuation
- Palliative Care
- Pronouncement of Death
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
EQUIPMENT HANDLED
- Mechanical ventilators, defibrillators, infusion pumps, syringe pumps
- Cardiac monitoring systems & vital signs monitors
- Suction devices, oxygen therapy equipment, nebulizers
- ECG machines, glucometers, feeding pumps, wound VAC
- Chemotherapy infusion pumps & central line access devices
- Tracheostomy care equipment & postoperative surgical devices
- Patient lifts, mobility aids, pressure-relief systems
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Advanced Critical Care & System Assessment
- Ventilator, Infusion, and Monitoring Equipment Handling
- Pre- and Postoperative Surgical Care
- Oncology & Immunocompromised Patient Management
- Chronic Disease & Geriatric Care
- Pain Control, Palliative & Supportive Care
- Care Planning, Documentation & Patient Counseling
Timeline
Registered nurse
Department: Nursing Home -Blairs Hill Nursing Home
10.2023 - Current
Registered nurse
Department :Intensive Care Unit
02.2015 - 11.2021
Staff nurse
Department :Medical ,Maxillofacial ,Oncology Ward
04.2013 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse
Department :ICU(Medical and Surgical )
06.2010 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Nurse - Nursing
Kasturba Gandhi Nursing College,Pondicherry University
06.2006 - 06.2010