Alphonsa joseph
Hamilton,Hamilton Lake
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 15 years of clinical experience in providing care for acute medical, respiratory, gastroenterology and neurology patients. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality patient care, work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and maintain patient safety protocols. Passionate about continuous learning and committed to excellence in nursing practice. It is my utmost desire to work in a diverse organization where I believe I can fully utilize and further improve my nursing skills and experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Te Whatu Ora
09.2013 - Current
- Deliver holistic nursing care to patients in a busy medical ward and assessment unit with 30 beds.
- Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival during initial phase of acute illness in a busy assessment unit or tertiary hospital.
- Monitor patients and follow appropriate escalation pathways.
- Managing medical emergencies and health concerns of patients in the ward.
- Performing nursing procedures such as IV cannulation, IV therapy, blood transfusion, NG insertion and feeding, catheterization and wound management.
- Managing patients with respiratory support using BIPAP, CPAP and Airvo.
- Preparing patients for minor surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
- Co-ordinating the ward and ensuring a smooth flow in ward routines by assisting colleagues and workload management and prioritization.
- Management of chest drains, ascitic drains, PICC line, PCA pump and various infusions.
- Collaborating care with multi-disciplinary teams to provide better outcomes for patients, thereby focusing on person-centered care.
- Participating in discharge planning and liaising with community nursing teams to provide ongoing patient care on discharge.
- Assisting the patients during transfers between different facilities.
- Management of adult patients presenting in ED.
- Working as a clinical, educational and resource role within the practice setting.
- Participating in education and professional development and training of new nurses.
- Efficient in de-escalating techniques using active listening and clear communication strategies.
Student Nurse (CAP)
Millvale House
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Dementia care planning and assessment, medication management.
- Care giving skills including personal care assistance, mobility support, feeding and hygiene management.
- Collaborating patient care involving families and health care teams.
REGISTERED NURSE
Indo-American Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Department: Neuro Surgical and Neuro ICU, Neuro wards
- Managing critically ill patients with neurological conditions including traumatic brain injuries and stroke.
- Conducting advanced neurological assessments and monitoring and responding to changes in patient conditions.
- Administering medications and therapies including vasopressors and sedatives ensuring optimal patient response.
- Administering lifesaving interventions including advanced airway management and ventilator support and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Responding to rapid response and code situations and provide high quality resuscitation techniques in emergencies.
REGISTERED NURSE
San Joe Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
- Department: Neuro Surgical ICU
- Managing critically ill patients with neurological conditions including traumatic brain injuries and stroke.
- Conducting advanced neurological assessments and monitoring and responding to changes in patient conditions.
- Administering medications and therapies including vasopressors and sedatives ensuring optimal patient response.
- Administering lifesaving interventions including advanced airway management and ventilator support and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Responding to rapid response and code situations and provide high quality resuscitation techniques in emergencies.
Education
REGISTERED NURSE-BACHELOR - NURSE TRANSITION COURSE
UCOL
PALMERSTON NORTH, NZ01.2013
BACHELOR OF NURSING - undefined
SAN JOE COLLEGE OF NURSING
KERALA, INDIA01.2009
Skills
- PATIENT CENTRED CARE
- MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
- INFECTION CONTROL AND PREVENTION
- WOUND CARE AND MANAGEMENT
- MANUAL HANDLING SKILLS
- LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION
- TEAM COLLABORATION
- CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING
- EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS
Certification
- ACLS – CORE ADVANCED certification
- Generic IV management certification – as per Waikato DHB requirements
- CVAD certification – Waikato DHB.
- Intravenous Insulin administration certification – Waikato DHB.
- Online education in Ko Awatea as per Waikato DHB accreditation requirements
- Spirometry certification
- Clinical Assessment Course
- Stroke swallow screen certification
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Te Whatu Ora
09.2013 - Current
Student Nurse (CAP)
Millvale House
04.2013 - 05.2013
REGISTERED NURSE
Indo-American Hospital
10.2010 - 10.2011
REGISTERED NURSE
San Joe Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2010
BACHELOR OF NURSING - undefined
SAN JOE COLLEGE OF NURSING
REGISTERED NURSE-BACHELOR - NURSE TRANSITION COURSE
UCOL