Anu Kuriachan
Dunedin,Concord
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse / RN, Dialysis
Southern District Health Board
09.2018 - Current
- Training patients, families or caregivers on renal replacement therapy, treatment and disease process, and management of lifestyle options.
- Phenomenal in the role of an IPC rep since 2019 and hand hygiene auditor from 2023 and prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating staff and patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Serving as a preceptor for nursing students and for new nurses. Assisting them in the training and mentorship contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions .
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to the needs of home haemodialysis patients.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
02.2012 - 02.2018
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Served as a resource within the healthcare team, sharing expertise on acute dialysis treatments and supporting colleagues in their professional growth.
Staff Nurse
MOSC Medical College
01.2009 - 11.2009
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and other chronic illness.
Education
Nursing Practice/ Competency Assessment Programme -
LONSDALE EDUCATION CENTRE
Foxton, NZ05.2018
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Navodaya College of Nursing
India03.2008
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Hand Hygiene Gold Auditor
- Dialysis patient trainer( PD &HD)
- Preceptor
- Nursing staff leadership
- Chronic Disease Management
- Experienced IPC rep
- Quality improvement
Reference
1. Lynda Anderson
Predialysis Educator / Renal Access co-ordinator
Email: lynda.anderson@southerndhb.govt.nz
Mob: 0275384216
2.Rebecca Oskam-schmidt
CNS IPC
Email: rebecca.oskamschmidt@southerndhb.govt.nz
Mob: 0272627983
Timeline
Registered Nurse / RN, Dialysis
Southern District Health Board
09.2018 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
02.2012 - 02.2018
Staff Nurse
MOSC Medical College
01.2009 - 11.2009
Nursing Practice/ Competency Assessment Programme -
LONSDALE EDUCATION CENTRE
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Navodaya College of Nursing
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