DIYA DEVASSY
Dunedin,74 Cutten Street
Summary
Motivated and hardworking Medical Surgical nurse offering several years of clinical experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality individualized care to patients. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse -Orthopaedic Surgical Ward
Te Whatu Ora-Dunedin Hospital
Dunedin
03.2025 - Current
- Monitor,document and escalate vital signs when appropriate.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Performed safe patient handling techniques.
- Facilitated effective delegation of activities among health care team members to enhance patient care delivery.
- Executed thorough patient assessments to identify changes in patients condition and using critical thinking to prioritise nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Delivered compassionate and holistic nursing care to effectively support patients' diverse physical, emotional, and spiritual requirements in a culturally safe environment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication skills to effectively manage challenging patient situations and promote a calm environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care post-surgery through community resources.
- Promoted a safe environment in the orthopaedic unit by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Provides guidance and support to those entering as students and for those who are transferred to new clinical area.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, protecting sensitive patient information in accordance with Privacy Act 2020.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Take responsibility to ensure appropriate risk reporting,management and mitigation activities are in place.
CAP Clinical Placement
Dunedin Hospital
Central Dunedin, New Zealand
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in collaborating with New Zealand healthcare professionals, filled in multiple roles in a work shift, demonstrated beginning skills, and practiced culturally safe nursing in rendering hospital-level care to all patients.
- This clinical placement helped me to apply my theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, develop clinical skills under supervision, interact with patients, understand healthcare settings' workflow, and familiarize with the devices and equipment used in the setting. It was a vital opportunity for learning, growth, and professional development.
Tutor Cum Clinical Instructor
School of Nursing, St. James' Hospital
Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Utilized a range of teaching techniques, including lectures, assignments, and group discussions, to actively involve students in the learning process.
- Tracked student attendance and progress diligently, documenting comprehensive records of assessment results, feedback, and school performance.
- Assisted faculty in curriculum design for clinical courses. Ensured optimal patient care by collaborating with healthcare professionals during rotations.
- Trained students to recognize signs of patient health decline and maintain high-quality care in clinical environments.
- Developed and implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Conducted student performance evaluations and offered constructive feedback and guidance for improvement and Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in a hospital setting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Ortho Wards
St. James' Hospital
Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures and assist others with patient activities and care.
- Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications. Monitor patient's vital signs, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose values and report any variations to the doctor.
- Provide perioperative care to the patients.
- Perform wound dressing, ICD care, and colostomy care under aseptic techniques.
- Collection of specimens for laboratory testing, as per the doctor's order.
- Provide comprehensive care to the patients, such as sponge bath, catheter care, mouth care, and nasogastric tube feeding.
- Perform procedures such as IV cannulation, Foley's catheterization, NG tube insertion, drain removal and suture removal.
- Maintaining and updating patient files and health records.
- 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.
Registered Nurse-Medical Ward
Moyalan's Hospital
Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Implemented nursing process to provide high-quality care for patients, maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, and a multi-professional team at the hospital in accordance with the Hospital policies.
- Ensured proper admission and discharge procedures as per protocol, maintain client confidentiality at all times and initiate individualized care plans based on medical conditions.
- Assisted physician during clinical rounds and administered medication, treatment, and nursing care according to orders. Monitored vital signs and promptly reported any abnormal deviations to the physician.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and recorded the results accurately.
- Followed strict aseptic techniques for wound care, adhering to universal precautions and infection control guidelines.
- Accurate documentation of patient care and their health status in hospital information system.
Registered Nurse-Medical and Nephrology Ward
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Performed nursing assessment, planned, implemented and evaluated care.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed by the doctor.
- Participated in admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Prepared the patients for various diagnostic procedures like ultrasound, echo, CT scan, MRI, endoscopy, etc.
- Assisted physician during procedures such as bone marrow aspiration, biopsy, abdominal paracentesis, CBD, lumbar puncture, and nasogastric tube insertion.
- Transfused blood and blood products as per doctor's order.
- Documented in a brief, accurate, and complete manner.
- Psychological support and health education for the patients and family members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amala College of Nursing
Amala Nagar, Thrissur, KeralaHigher Secondary Education(AISSCE) - undefined
Little Flower Public School
Muringoor, Thrissur, KeralaSecondary Education(AISSE) - undefined
C.K.M.N.S.S Senior Secondary School
Chalakudy, Thrissur, KeralaSkills
- Good Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork/collaboration
- Adaptability
- Patient care
- Time management
- Basic computer skills
- Patient educatoon
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
Languages
English: Full Professional
Hindi: Professional
Malayalam: Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse -Orthopaedic Surgical Ward
Te Whatu Ora-Dunedin Hospital
03.2025 - Current
CAP Clinical Placement
Dunedin Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
Tutor Cum Clinical Instructor
School of Nursing, St. James' Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Ortho Wards
St. James' Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse-Medical Ward
Moyalan's Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse-Medical and Nephrology Ward
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
05.2014 - 11.2015
Higher Secondary Education(AISSCE) - undefined
Little Flower Public School
Secondary Education(AISSE) - undefined
C.K.M.N.S.S Senior Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amala College of Nursing