Reetha Justin
Dublin 11
Summary
Dedicated, hardworking attitude with willingness to learn new skills and techniques for professional development and keep up to date with current developments in nursing practice and education. Organized and motivated to apply organizational skills in various changing circumstances. Confident to maintain the organizational culture and the standards of the department.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 1
National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
Dublin11
11.2018 - Current
- Being responsible for management of theatre, by supervision of CNM 2s and CNM 3 and also in the absence of CNM 2S AND CNM 3, by the supervision of the nursing executives.
- Co-ordination and maintenance of equipment and monitoring uses of the resources and reporting to theatre coordinators and clinical engineering as required.
- Guides Bank and agency staff to work as CNOH working practice and policies and maintain organizational culture of the department.
- Mentoring new staff members as per Cappagh hospital policies and procedures.
- Having full knowledge of all resources within department.
- Consulting with surgical team, management team, wards and other departments to ensure effective service with in theatre department.
- Positive participation in change management within department and to perform audits to confirm sustainability of changes.
- Guiding and directing staff in the process of updating policies for safe practice.
- Assisting theatre coordinators for rostering staff as per requirements of departments.
- Handled probationary and performance evaluations for nursing staff,contributing to professional developments.
- Attended facility education workshops and programs.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
- Reviewed charts for accuracy to reduce errors and verify completion of updates by participating in the department audits.
- Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
- Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Promoted team education and audited services to meet department and hospital objectives.
- Collaborated with management teams in order to implement and evaluate programs and services.
- Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
STAFF NURSE
National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
Dublin 11
05.2012 - 11.2018
- Able to work independently and confidently as senior member of theatre scrub team
- Acting as CNM delegate as required
- Ensuring correct instruments, Implants are available for each patient and report to theatre coordinator as required.
- Anticipating needs of surgical team before and during surgery.
- Ensuring patient Identification checking procedures and surgical time out being carried out before surgery.
- Ensuring correct procedure carried out, documented accurately
- Performed appropriate checks on swabs, Instruments and needles carried out according to hospital policy
- Ensuring specific patient condition and post- operative instructions are handed over to recovery staff
- Established effective communication between surgical team and nursing team.
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER
Cloverlodge Nursing Home
Athy
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Supporting and supervising nursing staff and care assistants in carrying out their duties with professional standards.
- Rostering and allocating nursing and care assistants as requirements of home.
- Mentoring new staff members as per home policies and procedures.
- Performed in clinical audits with Director of Nursing.
- Responsible for home and dealing with issues in absence of Director of Nursing.
- Liaise with all multi-disciplinary team as required.
- Carrying out staff appraisals and disciplinary meetings.
- Monitoring use of all equipment and maintenance as needed.
- Attending management meetings and family meetings.
- Updating all policies and care plans in due time.
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
Abbeylands Nursing Home
Kildorrery
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Working as senior staff nurse fully responsible for home in absence of Director of Nursing
- Supporting and supervising care assistants and other support staff in carrying out their duties
- Ensuring there is effective communication between family, nursing administration and General Practitioner as per home policy.
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
Cork Medical Centre
Mahon
02.2010 - 04.2010
- Launching new Orthopaedic theatre environment in new hospital setting.
STAFF NURSE
Abbeylands Nursing Home
Kildorrery
08.2008 - 02.2010
- Responsible for home in absence of clinical nurse manager
- Reporting any concerns about patient to General Practitioner and family.
- Updating patient care plans as required and according to HIQA policies.
- Administer medications as per Prescription.
STAFF NURSE
Karuna Hospital, EKM
Kerala
12.2005 - 07.2008
- Working in accident and emergency department attending trauma cases and performing first aids as required.
STAFF NURSE
Sanjoe Hospital, PBVR
Kerala
02.2002 - 12.2005
- Scrub and circulating for Orthopaedic surgeries, Gynaecology procedures, E.N.T surgeries, facial surgeries and all accident and emergency cases.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
Education
Professional Credit Award Module (10 ECT) Level 9 - Clinical Supervision
National University of Galway
Galway2023
CPD-1 - Preceptorship in Practice
Nursing And Midwifery Board of Ireland
Ireland2022
Professional Diploma - Human Resources And Performance Management
RCSI
Dublin2021
Master of Science - Advanced Leadership in Nursing
RCSI
Dublin2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Management
RCSI
Dublin2017
Diploma - Nursing And Midwifery
San Joe School of Nursing
India2002
Pre Degree - Science Education
Mahatma Gandhi University
India1998
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 1
National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
11.2018 - Current
STAFF NURSE
National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
05.2012 - 11.2018
CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER
Cloverlodge Nursing Home
08.2011 - 05.2012
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
Abbeylands Nursing Home
03.2010 - 08.2011
SENIOR STAFF NURSE
Cork Medical Centre
02.2010 - 04.2010
STAFF NURSE
Abbeylands Nursing Home
08.2008 - 02.2010
STAFF NURSE
Karuna Hospital, EKM
12.2005 - 07.2008
STAFF NURSE
Sanjoe Hospital, PBVR
02.2002 - 12.2005
Professional Credit Award Module (10 ECT) Level 9 - Clinical Supervision
National University of Galway
CPD-1 - Preceptorship in Practice
Nursing And Midwifery Board of Ireland
Professional Diploma - Human Resources And Performance Management
RCSI
Master of Science - Advanced Leadership in Nursing
RCSI
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Management
RCSI
Diploma - Nursing And Midwifery
San Joe School of Nursing
Pre Degree - Science Education
Mahatma Gandhi University
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