Athira Vijayakumar
Avondale,NZ
Summary
I am an experienced pediatric registered nurse with a strong background in pediatric general and cardiac care. I have completed a Competency Assessment Programme and have hands-on experience as a Staff Nurse. My key strengths include critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal communication abilities, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy. I am passionate about providing high-quality care to young patients and am eager to bring my expertise and compassionate approach to a dynamic healthcare team. I have 6 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. I am skilled at multitasking, prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments, and have expertise in pediatric and cardiac specialties.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
AMR Hospital
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
King AbdulAziz University Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse
Amrita Institute of Medical Science
10.2015 - 11.2019
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Education
Clinical Competency Programme -
Anee Maree Gardens
Maple Street,Avondale08.2024
Competency Assessment programme -
Lonsdale Education Centre
Foxton02.2024
BSC Nursing -
Amrita college of Nursing
Kochi, Kerala06.2015
Skills
- Good communication skill
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
- Pediatric general and pediatric cardiac experience
- Patient Advocacy
- Cardiac monitoring
- Seizure Management
- Emergency Care
Certification
- 2020 Basic Life Support(BLS)
- 2020 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- 2020 Attended Workshop on ECMO
- 2020 Attended Workshop on ECG Interpretation Course
Languages
English
Hindi
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Kerala
- Date of Birth: 05/21/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Staff Nurse
AMR Hospital
11.2023 - 06.2024
Staff Nurse
King AbdulAziz University Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2021
Staff Nurse
Amrita Institute of Medical Science
10.2015 - 11.2019
Clinical Competency Programme -
Anee Maree Gardens
Competency Assessment programme -
Lonsdale Education Centre
BSC Nursing -
Amrita college of Nursing
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