Riya Rose Thomas
Galway
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record in patient care and team leadership, notably at Apollo Hospitals. Expert in Medication Administration and Infection Prevention, I've significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in mentoring staff and streamlining care processes, my approach has consistently improved departmental efficiency and patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
AGS Recruitment
03.2023 - Current
- Monitoring vital signs and necessary signs.
- Administered medication.
- Working closely with fellow nurses doctors and
clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices. - Testing glucose and administered medication.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchair and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Completed comprehensive patient assessments to determine individual needs and formulated care plans with physicians ,case managers.
- Mentored junior staff contributed to professional development within departments.
- Updated files using electronic health record management.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patient as per needed.
- Monitored and recording patient condition and carrying out regular observations.
Senior Staff Nurse
Rushmore Nursing Home
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical skills and professional development.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall patient satisfaction and experience.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough documentation and adherence to medication administration protocols.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of new hires during orientation period to ensure successful integration into the nursing team.
- Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the department, resulting in streamlined workflows and increased efficiency.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Registered Nurse
Chazhikattu Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Adult Intensive Care Unit.
- Initial patient assessment which includes history collection ,physical examination and monitoring vital signs.
- Assessing and planning nursing care requirements.
- Assist the doctors for conducting rounds and maintain a rounds book for reminding important orders including verbal orders.
- Physical and neurological assessments of patients.
- Providing pre and post operative care.
- Performing various procedures such as ECG,arterial blood pressure monitoring ,TPN,administration,blood gas analysis,urinary catheterization ,tracheostomy care ,nasogastric tube insertion,wound swab collection,cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocol.
- Assisting doctors with various invasive procedures and non invasive procedures.
- Safe administration of medications, IV fluids, blood and blood products as per doctors' order and the 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 the patient and family regarding patient rights, infection prevention and discharge planning.
- Give orientation to new staff members and support them as a preceptor.
- Collecting blood samples and other specimens for investigations.
- Attending Doctors' rounds and carry out order and treatments properly.
- Attend in-service education and trainings to enhance knowledge.
- Nursing care of Ventilator patients, seizure patients, pre and post-surgical patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Apollo Hospitals
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Assist the doctors for conducting rounds and maintain a rounds book for reminding important orders including verbal order.
- Physical and Neurological assessment of patients.
- Admission ,Transfer and Discharge of patients.
- Provide medications and IVF therapy by following the rights of drug administration.
- Taking care of patient with isolation by following isolation techniques such as contact, air borne and droplet precautions.
- Provide adequate nutrition by tube feeding if the patient is not able to have the food by themselves.
- Give sponge bath for bed ridden patients and proper position change to avoid pressure sore.
- Teach patient about the important of medication compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Royal College of Nursing
Bangalore,Karnaaka10.2016
Skills
- Infection,Prevention and Control
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Admission procedures
- Diabetes management
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Managed personal care
- Safe-guarding vulnerable adults
- Wound Care
- Team training and development
- Emergency Procedures
- Updating computer records
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Staff Nurse
AGS Recruitment
03.2023 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Rushmore Nursing Home
07.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Chazhikattu Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Apollo Hospitals
02.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Royal College of Nursing
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