Anju Anselm
Nelson
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Stillwater heritage lifecare
09.2022 - Current
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Conducted research into new treatments that could improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported needs of 16 residents under long-term care.
Registered Nurse
Jaber al Ahmed armed forces hospital
10.2014 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Holy family hospital
04.2010 - 10.2011
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Holy Family Collage of Nursing
India11-2009
High School Diploma -
St. Augustine Higher Secondary School, Kerala
India03-2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene management
- Time management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Patient-focused care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient positioning
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Palliative care
- Teamwork
- Administering medications
- Behavior redirection
- Meal preparation
- Bedsore prevention
- Feeding assistance
- Patient observation
Certification
- FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
- FOUNDATION COURSE OF CUTURAL COMPETANCY
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Hindi
Professional
reference
- Stephanie Murch
Care home & village manager
Stillwater Lifecare and village
Richmond
email- stephanie.murch@hll.org.nz
- The director
Jaber al Ahmed armed forces hospital
Kuwait
email- mod.sdu@gmail.com
- The administrator
Holy family hospital, Thodupuzha
Kerala, India
Email- hr.hfhospital@gmail.com
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Stillwater heritage lifecare
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jaber al Ahmed armed forces hospital
10.2014 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Holy family hospital
04.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
Holy Family Collage of Nursing
High School Diploma -
St. Augustine Higher Secondary School, Kerala
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