Anu George
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse -Aged Care Facility
Amberwood Care Centre
499 Donbuck Road, Massey, Auckland 0614
11.2023 - Current
- Great team leader, flexible in working shifts, mettled in communicating with families, updates duty roster ,
- Provided mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
- Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
Registered Nurse PICU
PKM Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintaining coordination in group, taking inventory of the unit, taking admission; inserting cannula, administering medications, preparing children for surgeries and receiving from OT
- Assisting Doctors and Physician during special procedures to be performed for sick children
- Patient Care Management Ensuring that bed allocation and staff mix is appropriate as per patent acuity system
- Performing Point-of-Care Tests (POCTs), assessment and reassessment Record Maintenance according to the needs of the pediatric group based on agreed models of care and validated assessment tools
- Overseeing the smooth collection of specimens or samples for laboratory work; administering blood and blood product transfusions or IVF infusions including medications ordered
- Communicating with PICU/Special Care Baby Unit parents and the related treatments regarding their kids
- Quality Management Initiated the turnaround efforts for CPR during cardio respiratory arrest owing to NRP; collecting Blood for Arterial Blood Gas Studies in addition to handling of IBP Line
Registered Nurse- PICU
Dm Wims Medical College
Naseera Nagar, Wayanad, Kerala, India
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Expedited admissions process by obtaining accurate patient histories and conducting thorough physical assessments upon arrival to the PICU.
- Promoted patient comfort through effective pain management techniques, including administering analgesics as ordered and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.
- Facilitated efficient transfer of patients between units or hospitals by preparing necessary documentation, communicating pertinent information to receiving staff promptly, and assisting in transport as needed.
- Streamlined discharge planning by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for transitioning patients from the PICU to home or other facilities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, ensuring equipment functionality, and performing regular safety checks.
- Advanced quality improvement initiatives within the unit by participating in audits of nursing practices, analyzing data trends related to patient outcomes, and recommending evidence-based changes as appropriate.
Education
BSC Nursing -
National Hospital College of Nursing, Kerala University of Health Sciences
Skills
- Critical Thinking and problem solving skill
- Time Management
- Communication
- Leadership Skills in Nursing
- Adaptability
- Cultural Awareness
- Professionalism
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Equipment Handling
- Cardiac Monitor
- Defibrillator
- Ventilator
- Infusion Pump
- Syringe Pump
- Suction Apparatus
- Oxygen Cylinder
- Pulse Oximeter
- Gluco Meter
- Incubator
- Photo Therapy
- Apnoea monitor
- Transport Incubator
- Viasys Sipap
- SLE high frequency
- SLE nitric oxide
- CFM machine
- Cooling machine
Roles And Responsibilities
- Equipment Handling
- Maintaining coordination in group, taking inventory of the unit, taking admission; inserting cannula, administering medications, preparing children Nursing Operations for surgeries and receiving from OT.
- Assisting Doctors and Physician during special procedures to be performed for sick children.
- Patient Care Management Ensuring that bed allocation and staff mix is appropriate as per patent acuity system.
- Performing Point-of-Care Tests (POCTs), assessment and reassessment Record Maintenance according to the needs of the pediatric group based on agreed models of care and validated assessment tools.
- Overseeing the smooth collection of specimens or samples for laboratory Team Management work; administering blood and blood product transfusions or IVF infusions including medications ordered.
- Communicating with PICU/Special Care Baby Unit parents and the related treatments regarding their kids.
- Quality Management Initiated the turnaround efforts for CPR during cardio respiratory arrest owing to NRP; collecting Blood for Arterial Blood Gas Studies in addition to handling of IBP Line.
- Hygiene Management Preparing & maintaining records & reports for child's physical, psychological and social problems; providing total care for critically ill children and identifying any development of condition.
- Disinfecting & cleaning the surgical instruments especially the specialized instruments such as Ventilator, HFV, CPAP machine, Transport Incubator, CFM and Body cooling machine, Nitric oxide (INO sys) etc.
- Training and teaching junior staff about medication calculation and administration applicable in the care of a child in PICU as well as evaluate subordinate's competency.
- Implementing nursing process in the care of patient, assessing upon admission, formulating nursing diagnosis upon problems identified, formulates goal plan, implement and evaluates care rendered.
- Tracking vital signs and reports changes in patient's condition; administering prescribed treatment and medication and observe for side effects.
- Informing operating staff nurse for schedule of operation; securing consent and ensuring that consent is signed pre-operatively.
- Prepared critically ill patients before emergency including Resuscitation, Airway Clearance, Ventilator Care.
- Administered pre-op medications per doctor's order for all procedures like Central Venus Catheterization.
- Providing a safe, conducive, clean environment for newborns wellbeing; establishing rapport to patient and family; adhering to developmental care practices in the unit.
- Cooling machine
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/06/1993
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Wesley Institute of Nursing Education, Sarah Watson, sarah.watson@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz, 0211450556
- Mark Young, Facility manager, Amberwood care centre, awmgr@legacyhealthcare.co.nz,021591706
- Jannel Escueta, Clinical manager, Amberwood care centre, awcm@legacyhealthcare.co.nz,021659973
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Aged Care Facility
Amberwood Care Centre
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse PICU
PKM Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse- PICU
Dm Wims Medical College
05.2016 - 06.2019
BSC Nursing -
National Hospital College of Nursing, Kerala University of Health Sciences