Dhanya Mathew
Hastings,HKB
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to newborns and adult patients. Knowledgeable about various health care requirements of consumers and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SCBU, Lower Hutt
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Attended new-born emergencies during deliveries and C-section.
- Performed IV canulation and fluid therapy in newborns.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices
- 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.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their SCBU journey.
- Mentored new nurses in the SCBU, fostering a supportive environment for learning and professional growth.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Registered Nurse
Te Hopai Hospital and Rest home
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Providing holistic care to elderly people including end of life care.
- Moving and handling of elderly.
- Enhanced resident 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 residents on proper hygiene practices.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for residents with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided support for residents'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in resident falls within the care home.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Assisted with wound suturing, performed wound cares and Plaster of Paris cast and slab application
- Attended medical emergencies including myocardial infarction, hypoglycemia, fractures, shock, dyspnoea and so on
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Amala Institute of Medical Science
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Attended, assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients with various disease conditions
- Various medical emergencies in newborn (hypoglycemia, convulsions, respiratory distress etc) and managed newborns with ventilator support, CPAP, HHHFNCO
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 17-bedded neonatal ICU unit
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Education
Registered Nurse Competency to Practice - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
New Zealand 12.2020
Bachelor of Science: Nursing - Nursing
St. Thomas College Of Nursing
Kerala, India07.2014
Skills
- Infection Control and Aseptic Techniques
- Staff Supervision
- Good time management
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Excellent documentation
- Ability to mentor
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Neonatal nursing
- IV setup
- Team Coordination
References
On request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SCBU, Lower Hutt
06.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Te Hopai Hospital and Rest home
03.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
09.2019 - 09.2020
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Amala Institute of Medical Science
11.2015 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse Competency to Practice - Nursing
Manukau Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science: Nursing - Nursing
St. Thomas College Of Nursing
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