Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional
Area Of Working
Nursing Experience
Patient Care Skills
Emergency Patient Care Skills
Equipment Used
Languages
References
Disclaimer
Attributes
Personal Information
Timeline
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Swapna Joy Kambakkaran

Swapna Joy Kambakkaran

46 Victorine Abbey Trim Co Meath

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Carechoice Nursing Home, excelling in policy development and quality assurance. Adept at fostering team collaboration and enhancing patient safety, I leverage strong leadership and clinical assessment skills to drive improvements in care quality and staff performance. Dedicated and knowledgeable Registered Nurse offering many years of hands-on patient care experience, as well as solid record of accomplishment in management roles. Broad-based history includes medical-surgical, ICU,peadiatric and mental health work. Focused on delivering high-quality services to support patients dealing with issues. Positive and upbeat with good listening skills and compassionate nature. Skilled at building patient trust, organizing supplies, and managing crisis situations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Manager

Carechoice Nursing Home
Trim
09.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated educational sessions to enhance staff skillsets and promote professional development.
  • Coordinated patient care activities across multiple units to ensure service continuity.
  • Collaborated with department heads to streamline workflows across various disciplines.
  • Conducted regular meetings with nursing team to discuss new initiatives and practice guidelines.
  • Evaluated nursing staff performance through observation and comprehensive chart reviews.
  • Monitored staffing patterns to maintain adequate coverage and support optimal patient care.
  • Implemented quality assurance programs focused on improving patient outcomes and safety.
  • Developed policies and protocols ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Registered Nurse

Carechoice Nursing Home
Trim
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to strategize patient care plans.
  • Assessed, planned, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and assisted with medical procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately in electronic medical records.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, arranging follow-up appointments and referrals.
  • Provided education and emotional support to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Engaged in quality improvement initiatives to enhance departmental practices.
  • Conducted intake assessments to gather comprehensive patient histories.

Staff Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
Cherthala
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Established Holy Cross Hospital Alappuzha as a premier healthcare provider in the region.
  • Served diverse clientele from local and neighboring areas, ensuring comprehensive emergency care.
  • Streamlined patient flow processes to enhance service delivery in emergency department.
  • Implemented best practices for trauma care, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Staff Nurse

Aster CMI Hospital
Bangalore
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Operated within a 500-bedded, NABH and NABL accredited multi-specialty hospital.
  • Delivered comprehensive gynaecological and paediatric care utilizing state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Facilitated patient-centered services for both prime and quaternary healthcare needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance treatment outcomes and ensure safety.

Staff Nurse

Vinayaka Hospital
Bangalore
05.2016 - 02.2019
  • Vinayaka Hospital in Bangalore, established 25 years ago, is a NABH certified facility.
  • Recognized for excellence in patient care in Banashankari 1st stage.
  • Gynaecology and Paediatric department offers comprehensive services.
  • Hospital capacity includes 100 beds, ensuring ample accommodation for patients.

Education

Post Basic BSC Nursing -

P R Collage of Nursing
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
01.2018

Diploma in General Nursing -

Faran collage Nursing
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
01.2016

Plus Two -

Boar of higher secondary education
Kerala, India
01.2012

SSLC -

Boar of secondary education
Kerala, India
01.2010

Skills

  • All computer basics with internet knowledge
  • Good skill in Hospital based computer
  • Patient assessment
  • Policy development
  • Quality assurance
  • Leadership skills
  • Clinical supervision
  • Staff training
  • Collaboration skills
  • Workflow optimization
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Performance evaluation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Patient safety
  • Clinical quality improvement
  • Nursing oversight
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Nurse leadership
  • Patient advocacy
  • Clinical leadership
  • Clinical assessment
  • Healthcare technology
  • Care planning
  • Care planning and management
  • Care coordination
  • Performance improvement

Accomplishments

  • Managed a nursing department with 22 staff members in the absence of the ward in charge
  • Involved in different work groups for various activities, like conducting seminars, debates, and classes in the hospital
  • Worked as a team leader
  • Promoted as clinical nurse manager in a year of time

Professional

  • Diploma in General Nursing, 2016, Faran college Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board, 72.6%, 77.8%, 76.8%
  • Post Basic BSC Nursing, 2018, P R College of Nursing, Bangalore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, 68.6%, 75%

Area Of Working

  • Gynecology and Pediatric Department
  • Medical and surgical ward
  • ICU
  • Mental health unit, dementia unit

Nursing Experience

  • Vinayaka Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, is a recognized name in patient care; they are one of the well-known hospitals in Banashankari 1st Stage This hospital is 25 years old and NABH certified and accredited, 05/20/16, 02/10/19, staff nurse, gynaecology and paediatrics, 100 bedded - NABH certified
  • Aster CMI, Bangalore, Karnataka, Aster CMI Hospital, one of the best multi-specialty hospitals in Bangalore, with contemporary, state-of-the-art facilities accommodating close to 500 beds, offering comprehensive prime care to quaternary care services The hospital is accredited by NABH and NABL., 08/05/19, 09/30/20, Staff Nurse, Gynaecology and Paediatric, 500 Bedded - NABH and NABL Certified.
  • Holy Cross Hospital Cherthala, Alappuzha, Holy Cross Hospital Alappuzha is a top player in the category of hospitals in Alappuzha This well-known establishment acts as a one stop destination servicing customers both local and from other parts of Alappuzha., 03/07/22, 04/30/22, Staff Nurse, Emergency

Patient Care Skills

  • Monitoring vital signs, assessing physical, psychological and psychosocial needs of the patient
  • Manage mothers and newborn through clinical and nursing care services
  • Assist gynaecologist in treating mothers
  • Instruct and counsel patients in preventing illness affecting childbirth
  • Educate and counsel about birth control and safe practices
  • Educate women on pre-natal care issues
  • Provides nursing care following delivery
  • Co-ordinate with other nurses and clinical staff in treating newborns and mothers
  • Plan and provide holistic nursing care to children affected by a wide variety of illness and medical conditions
  • Check in child patients, evaluating their symptoms, checking vital signs and complete diagnostic tests
  • Monitoring and administrating medications, injections and intravenous infusions
  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Create treatment plan and co-ordinate follow up medical care
  • Organizing workloads
  • Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to patients and relatives
  • Writing records

Emergency Patient Care Skills

  • Resuscitating during cardiac and respiratory arrest
  • Assisting and performing CPR
  • Assisting in Endo-tracheal intubations
  • Administration of life saving drugs - adrenaline, atropine, sodium bicarbonate etc.
  • Preparing the patient for various investigation such as MRI, CT scan, Doppler studies, stress test, electrocardiogram and X-ray
  • Assisting for various procedures such as administration of intra cardiac drugs, lumbar puncture, tracheotomy, ET intubation, skin biopsy, insertion of central venous line, specimen collection, electrocardiogram, aseptic tapping etc.
  • Giving hot and cold application
  • Care of pressure sore (frequent back care and positioning)
  • Care of surgical wound and dressing
  • DVT prophylaxis
  • Colostomy care
  • GCS monitoring
  • Steam inhalation, nebulisation
  • Nasogastric, FJ, PEG tube feeding
  • Care of ICD
  • Blood transfusion
  • Management of pain scale (adult and paediatric)
  • ABG analysis
  • Maintaining records and reports

Equipment Used

  • Cardiac monitor
  • AMBU bag
  • ABG analyser
  • Laryngoscope
  • Tongue depressor
  • Vaginal speculums
  • Infusion pump
  • ECG machine
  • Syringe pump
  • Steam inhaler
  • Glucometer
  • Humidifier
  • BI PAP machine
  • Oral and nasal airway

Languages

  • Malayalam
  • English
  • Kannada

References

  • Dr. Bharath, Medical Administrator, Vinayaka Hospital Bangalore, +919945300218
  • Mr. Akshay Sharma, Ward In charge, Aster CMI Hospital Bangalore, +918553099834
  • Sr. Susanna, Administrator, Holy Cross Hospital Cherthala, +919495571917

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that information given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and can be supported with relevant documents.

Attributes

  • Self-confident, decision making and sociable ability
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Self motivated, creative and able to work on own initiative
  • Time management skills
  • Desire to learn
  • Team building ability
  • Problem solving capability

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: T4495728
  • Passport Expiry Date: 02/13/29
  • Husband's Name: Smijin K Francis
  • Date of Birth: 07/02/95
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Religion: Christian
  • Place of Birth: Alappuzha

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Manager

Carechoice Nursing Home
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Carechoice Nursing Home
10.2022 - 09.2023

Staff Nurse

Holy Cross Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022

Staff Nurse

Aster CMI Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2020

Staff Nurse

Vinayaka Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2019

Post Basic BSC Nursing -

P R Collage of Nursing

Diploma in General Nursing -

Faran collage Nursing

Plus Two -

Boar of higher secondary education

SSLC -

Boar of secondary education
Swapna Joy Kambakkaran