Akhila Chembakkara Cheriyan
6 Sapling Lane, Glenview, Hamilton ,Waikato
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong background in neurorehabilitation and oncology,known for delivering compassionate and effective care. Expertise in assessing and managing complex patients' needs, including neurological conditions and cancer treatments. Skilled in developing individualized care plans that promote recovery and improve quality of life. Committed to integrating the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi into healthcare delivery for diverse populations. A dedicated patient advocate committed to providing exceptional care and support. Seeking to leverage clinical skills and passion for patient well-being in a progressive healthcare environment."
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thanal Brain and Spine Medcity
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with Physicians physical and occupational therapist, care manager and patients to create individualized care plans.
- Experienced in recognizing potential medical complication and providing intervention to maximize restoration and recovery of functions in the rehab setting.
- Experienced includes working with patients diagnosed with CVA, Spinal cord injury, Brain injury, guillian barre syndrome,parkin-son's disease, motor neuro disease and pain conditions.
- Assisted Physicians in minor procedure (Eg : USG guided injections, prolotherapy, injection botox, PRP injection).
- Provided direct nursing care for inpatient with acute or chronic medical conditions including post operations, pain management, catheterisation, Ryles tube insertion, wound care etc.
- Assisted patients to function as independently as possible within the realm of their ability, ie. feeding, transfer from bed to wheel-chair and vice versa.
- Administered comprehensive evaluation of patients progress and needs.
- Maintained accurate documents regarding all aspects of a patients hospital stay, according to regulatory requirements and standards of practice with in the health care industry.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Perform dressing changes and other procedures for patients who have undergone surgery.
- Suction patients who have had tracheotomies and perform trach care.
- Administer enteral feedings to patients that are not to have any food orally and administer IV medications.
- Managing and maintaining IV lines including inserting IV catheters and monitoring IV fluids.
- Using and monitoring essential medical equipments such as cardiac monitors ,infusion pump,syringe pump and mechanical ventilators.
- Carrying out life saving care including CPR and coordinating with the health care team to stabilize the patients.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Registered Nurse
Malabar Cancer Centre
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Improve the patients outcomes by implementing evidence based oncology nursing practice.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with inter disciplinary medical teams.
- Developed individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patients undergoing cancer treatments.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicine based on physician order and patients requirements
- Improved patients satisfaction records by consistently delivering compassionate, attentions care during all phase of cancer journey.
- Monitored patients reactions after administering medication and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and family members on such topics as nutrition medication side effects and proper skin care
- Provided PICC Line , and Central Line care.
- Administration of TPN ,anticoagulantion,O2 therapy,pain management and blood product.
- Monitores fluid intake and output
- Performed ostomy care
- Multiple tube and drain care includes chest tubes,Foleys catheters,NG tubes,G tubes, J tubes,J/P tubes and rectal tubes
- Extensive complex wound management.
- Assisting physicians in minor procedures includes biopsy,FNAC.
- Perform post operative care.
- Collected blood ,tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Education
CAP Course - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
Foxton, MWT04-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Crescent College Of Nursing
Pazhayagadi, Kannur10-2021
Skills
- Pain Management
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- PICC LINE CARE
- Therapeutics Procedure
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Radical Therapy
- IV Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Immunization and Vaccination
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intrathecal Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- IM Injections
- Preventive Health
- Medication Administration
- Critical care
- Care Plan Development
- Disease specialization
- Clinical Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Safety
- Patient Education
- Stress Management
- Ethical Practice
Familiar Equipments
- Cardiac Monitor
- Pulse Oxymeter
- Suction Machine
- Ventilator
- Resuscitation Equipments (Laryngoscope, Abu Bag,Face Mask, Endotracheal tubes, Airways)
- Infusion pump
- Syringe Pump
- Nebulizer
- ECG machine
- Dressing Set
- Biopsy Set
- Enema Tubing
- Oxygen cylinder with humidifier
- Thermometer
- Sphygmomanometer
- Stethoscope
Achievements/Workshops
- Participated in ACLS, BLS Training Section – September
- 2023Participated in CNE on PICC LINE Dressing 2022
Registrations
- Nursing Council of Newzealand. - Registration Number -333064
- Kerala Nurses and MidwivesCouncil-Registration Number-KL03202104751
Languages
English
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Reference
- Neeta Sharma - Newzealand Registerd Nurse,Metlife Crestwood Retirement Village, Auckland
Contact :singhneeta59@yahoo.com
- Alex Varghese Jojo - HR department,Thanal Brain and Spine Medcity, Kannur,Kerala ,India
Contact :brainspine@thanal.org.in
- Sreelatha P - Nursing superintend, Malabar Cancer Center ,Thalassery ,Kannur, , Kerala, India
Contact :tlynsmcc@gmail.com
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thanal Brain and Spine Medcity
03.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Malabar Cancer Centre
01.2022 - 01.2023
CAP Course - Nursing
Lonsdale Education Centre
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Crescent College Of Nursing