Bindu Thottathil Raman
Roslyn,Palmerston North
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mediclinic, excelling in critical care management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in medication administration and delivering emotional support, ensuring high standards of care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Midcentral DHB
Roslyn, Palmerston North
07.2023 - Current
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mediclinic
Parow, Western Cape
10.2010 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient condition and planned appropriate interventions accordingly.
- Managed time effectively while prioritizing tasks according to urgency of needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient assessments, treatments, medications, progress notes, discharge summaries.
- Performed CPR and other emergency medical procedures when necessary.
- Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.
- Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mallya Hospital
Bangalore, Bangalore
04.2001 - 03.2004
- Provided direct patient care in a Cardiothoracic ICU setting, including assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care plans.
- Assisted with pre-operative and post-operative care of patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeries.
- Assessed patient's response to treatment interventions and reported changes promptly to physicians or other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care plan.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to life-threatening situations quickly and appropriately.
- Managed ventilator settings such as tidal volume, rate of respiration rate based on physician orders.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure adherence to standards of practice within the unit.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery -
Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial Hospital
Mysore11-1996
Skills
- Patient education
- Emotional support
- Critical care management
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Strong clinical judgment
Languages
English
Professional
Malayalam
Elementary
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Midcentral DHB
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mediclinic
10.2010 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mallya Hospital
04.2001 - 03.2004
Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery -
Gopala Gowda Shanthaveri Memorial Hospital
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