Shimna Joseph
Offaly,Ireland
Summary
Experienced nursing professional for 5 years with a comprehensive skill set in critical care and care home environments .Compassionate and dedicated, bringing strong communication and critical thinking skills to provide high-quality patient care in clinical settings. Adept in patient assessment and teamwork, ensuring seamless healthcare delivery. Committed to making meaningful impact in staff Nurse role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff nurse
Esker ri Nursing Home
Clara, Kilnabin, Offaly, Ireland
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines..
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
Staff nurse
Saba Hospital
Payyanur, Kerala, India
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Continuously assess and monitor the vital signs and clinical condition of critically ill patients.
- Administer prescribed medications safely, including high-risk drugs and continuous infusions.
- Operate and monitor life-support equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.
- Perform and assist with critical nursing procedures using strict aseptic techniques.
- Identify early signs of patient deterioration and promptly inform the medical team.
- Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
- Implement infection prevention and control measures to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely nursing documentation for clinical and legal purposes.
- Provide psychological support to patients and communicate appropriately with family members.
- Coordinate and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals during patient care.
- Ensure patient safety, dignity, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
Staff nurse
Vimala Hospital
Nellipoyil, kerala, India
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Assess patients on admission and perform regular monitoring of vital signs and general condition.
- Administer oral, injectable, and intravenous medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Carry out nursing procedures such as wound care, catheter care, and nasogastric tube care using aseptic techniques.
- Observe, identify, and report changes in patient condition to the medical team in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate and complete nursing records, including medication charts and nursing notes.
- Assist doctors during rounds and support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Provide basic nursing care such as hygiene, mobility assistance, nutrition support, and comfort measures.
- Educate patients and family members regarding disease condition, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Implement infection prevention and control practices to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Ensure patient safety by preventing falls, pressure injuries, and medication errors.
- Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Support discharge planning and provide instructions for home care and follow-up.
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
- Follow hospital policies, standard treatment protocols, and Indian Nursing Council guidelines.
Staff nurse
Apollo Main Hospital
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Perform frequent and systematic assessment of patients, including vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Administer prescribed medications safely, including vasopressors, inotropes, sedatives, insulin infusions, and emergency drugs.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot ICU equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and syringe pumps.
- Maintain and care for invasive lines and devices including central venous lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, and dialysis catheters.
- Identify early signs of clinical deterioration and immediately communicate with intensivists and the critical care team.
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies, including code blue situations and advanced life support measures.
- Follow strict infection prevention and control practices to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia, CLABSI, and CAUTI.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and legally compliant nursing documentation in patient records and ICU charts.
- Coordinate patient care with intensivists, resident doctors, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, and other support staff.
- Participate in shift handovers, multidisciplinary rounds, and structured communication using SBAR or similar tools.
- Provide emotional support to patients and communicate appropriately with family members as per ICU policy.
- Assist in end-of-life care, palliative measures, and maintenance of patient dignity when required.
- Maintain readiness of emergency equipment, drugs, and consumables in a large-capacity ICU.
- Supervise junior nurses, trainees, and support staff to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Adhere to hospital policies, NABH standards, and Indian Nursing Council professional and ethical guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tejasvini Nursing Institute
Mangalore, Karnataka 09.2016 - 12.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
GHSS Cheemeni
India 06.2014 - 03.2016
Higher Education - SSLC
GHSS Cheemeni
India 06.2013 - 03.2014
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team work
- Professionalism
- Problem solving Skill
- Critical thinking
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Dedication and patience
Timeline
Staff nurse
Esker ri Nursing Home
02.2024 - Current
Staff nurse
Saba Hospital
12.2022 - 09.2023
Staff nurse
Vimala Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
Staff nurse
Apollo Main Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tejasvini Nursing Institute
09.2016 - 12.2020
Certificate of Higher Education - Science
GHSS Cheemeni
06.2014 - 03.2016
Higher Education - SSLC
GHSS Cheemeni
06.2013 - 03.2014