Akhil Dev Vasu, Registered Nurse
Muvattupuzha,India
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse, specializing in psychiatric nursing, with nine years of hospital experience treating and delivering high-quality care to patients with diverse mental health conditions. Developed a treatment plan to administer prescribed psychotropic medications and monitored patient responses for a 50-bed facility, improving patient outcomes by 25%. Demonstrated success in utilizing various therapeutic techniques, including CBT, to help patients manage their symptoms and reduce readmissions. Strong collaborator with multidisciplinary teams, experienced in crisis intervention and risk management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Kuwait Center for Mental Health
Al-Sabha, Kuwait
02.2015 - 02.2024
- Performed physical and mental health assessments, hearing/vision screenings, and immunization administration.
- Assist in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.
- Help diagnose mental health, emotional, and substance abuse disorders.
- Led nursing groups focusing on mental and physical health, and provided group and individual counseling.
- Monitored restraints, as indicated according to facility policies.
- Administered psychotropic medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Scheduled and prepared patients for psychiatrist visitations.
Education
BSc. Nursing -
Ikon College Of Nursing
Bangalore, Karnataka01.2010
Plus Two -
Board Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala
01.2004
S.S.L.C -
Board of Public Examination, Kerala
01.2002
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Mental Health Assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Disaster Recovery
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
- Building Rapport
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Supply Restocking
- Case documentation
- Discharge documentation
Affiliations
- Membership in Karnataka, Nursing Council. Registration No. : 030549
- Membership in Kerala Nursing Council. Registration No. : 14885, Expiry : 05/04/2028
- On processing CAP
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Gaps in Work History
- Year 2010- 2011 :- I was doing PG, not completed due to family inconvenience.
- Year 2012-2015 :- Supported family business.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Kuwait Center for Mental Health
02.2015 - 02.2024
BSc. Nursing -
Ikon College Of Nursing
Plus Two -
Board Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala
S.S.L.C -
Board of Public Examination, Kerala
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