Sneha Jose

Oncology Ward

• Assess patients and take nursing history and states nursing diagnoses or patient care needs.
• Administer cancer treatment.
• Explain treatments and answer questions for patients.
• Monitor vital signs of patients.
• Co-ordinates patient care with all other providers.
• Support emotional well-being of patients.
• Provide information on resources for family members.
• Ability to build relationships with patients.
• Triage of new patients based on their conditions and level of care needed.
• Administer chemotherapy, Intravenous fluids, Intravenous electrolyte replacements and flushing of Central lines.
• Send blood samples and check blood reports of patients.
• Administer blood products and IVIG.
• Provide total parenteral nutrition for patients based on nutritional demands as per dietitian's advice.
• Present calm and patient nature, even in stressful and high-pressure situations.
• Initiate CPR for nonresponsive patients.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Proper understanding of different types of cancer and its treatment.
• Safe Administration of medications, fluids and cancer treatment.
• Acts as part of multidisciplinary team.
• Care of port before and after drug administration.
• Care of PICC lines, central lines and Intravenous lines and change dressings as per hospital policy.
• Provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up.
• Provide palliative care to patients as per needs.
• Proper management of syringe drive and infusion pumps.
• Care of patients with end of life pathway.
• Care of cancer patients after death.

Cardiology ward

• Identified signs and symptoms of various heart diseases.
• Monitored cardiac rhythm, rate, pattern with or without symptoms through cardiac monitor telemetry and ECG.
• Provided Nursing care to patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries and events such as angiogram, angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, and open-heart surgery.
• Collaborated with medical team to identify conditions and develop care and treatment plans.
• Recorded and reported symptoms or significant changes in patient's conditions.
• Monitored electrolyte levels and treated conditions such as Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia as required.
• Encouraged independence in patients need medical and physical support, particularly chronically ill patients post-cardiac surgeries.

Angio Day Unit

• Performed Admission procedures as per hospital policy.
• Performed Intravenous Cannulation as per demand of procedures.
• Assessed patients for any pain or other symptoms before and after procedures.
• Ensured patients are on right blood thinners before their heart procedures.
• Prepared patients for angiogram, angioplasty, cardioversion and insertion of loop recorder.
• Performed ECG.
• Provided health education pre and post cardiac procedures along with leaflets.

Coronary Care Unit ( CCU )

• Learned pain management, hemodynamics and heart rhythm interpretation after cardiac procedures.
• Provided critical care to patients who have undergone cardiac surgery, AFIB ablations, valve replacements or heart transplants.
• Provided detailed health education pre and post cardiac procedures.
• Experienced to prepare patients for cardiac procedures.
• Cared for unstable post cardiac arrest patients requiring therapeutic hypothermia.
• Identified and managed life-threatening conditions like heart attacks, heart failure and other heart related conditions.

NEURO-SURGICAL ICU

• Provided specialized care to patients with neurological conditions such as brain injuries, strokes and spinal cord injuries.
• Close collaboration with team of health care professionals including neurologists, neurosurgeons and other specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Care of patients with ventilatory support.
• Responded quickly to emergencies.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Proper interventions and medications are administered in timely manner.
• Attended hygienic needs of patients such as mouth care, bed bath, Catheter care, care of pressure sore, wound care, hair wash and toileting needs.
• Monitored patient recovery and response to medical emergencies.
• Identified sudden or subtle changes in a patient's medication conditions.
• Created and implemented effective care plans.

Medical and Surgical ward

• Assessed needs of patients and implemented patient care in a holistic manner.
• Performed admission of new patients as per the hospital policy.
• Administered medication and drug calculation
• Performed Intravenous cannulation and blood collection.
• Maintained appropriate patient care records.
• Acted as a liaison between the patients, family and hospital personnel.
• Provided special care to patient with pressure sore.
• Followed the protocols of infection control measures.
• Prepared patients for surgeries and procedures.
• Assisted patients to meet their hygienic needs.
• Care of different types of wounds.