Jeeva Vakkachan
Auckland
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with four years of combined experience in New Zealand’s aged care settings and hospital environments overseas. Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for elderly patients through excellent clinical skills, patient monitoring, and effective communication. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and personalized care. Skilled in medication management, wound care, palliative care, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Known for a patient-centered approach, cultural sensitivity, and dedication to maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bupa Hillsborough and CHT Hillsborough
01.2021 - Current
- Lead patient care initiatives and assessments, ensuring patient safety and comfort
- Champion of wound care within the facility, overseeing wound care management and patient recovery
- Regularly assist in GP list preparation and collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator during GP rounds, ensuring thorough documentation and communication
- Provide compassionate care in a multidisciplinary team, focusing on elderly patients’ overall well-being
- Actively participate in palliative care assessments and refer patients to the POI team along with the Clinical Coordinator
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Healthcare Assistant
Logan Campbell Retirement Village
09.2018 - Current
- Delivered personal care to elderly residents, supporting daily activities and health needs
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Registered Nurse
TDHB
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted in surgical patient care, ensuring safe post-operative recovery
- Monitored patients' conditions and responded to changes in status promptly
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
TDHB
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked with patients in a specialized care setting, focusing on alcohol and drug rehabilitation
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Registered Nurse
TDHB
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Supported community-based care and interventions for patients with diverse health needs
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Selwyn Village
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted with daily patient care, wound management, and providing emotional support to both patients and families
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Healthcare Assistant
Medacs Healthcare
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Provided care services in various settings, supporting elderly patients with complex needs
Healthcare Assistant
Senate Nursing Bureau
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked in various healthcare facilities, offering skilled nursing care to diverse patient populations
Staff Nurse
Lakshmi Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted in surgeries, providing pre- and post-operative care to patients in the operating theater
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Staff Nurse
Don Bosco Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Delivered support during surgeries in the Orthopedic Department, assisting with complex procedures
- Gained experience in General Surgery and Gynecological Surgeries, providing pre- and post-operative care
- Worked in the Surgical Ward, ensuring patient safety and providing direct care to patients recovering from surgery
- Maintained high standards of patient safety, infection control, and sterilization procedures in the operating theater
Education
POI Training -
Poi Community of Care Hospice of Auckland
Mercy Hospice01.2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Education
Western Institute of Technology
New Plymouth, TKI11.2022
Post Basic Nursing - Nursing Science
Mother Theresa College of Nursing
Gwalior06.2016
General Nursing and Midwifery -
Don Bosco School of Nursing
Kerala03.2014
Skills
- InterRai Trained
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Medication Management
- Wound Care Management
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Patient Education and Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Emotional Support for Patients and Families
- First Aid and CPR
- PPE Compliance
- Information Confidentiality
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Support for Family Members and Caregivers
- Orthopedics Assistance
- Gynecology Assistance
- General Surgeries Assistance
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Nursing Council Audit Completion, 2024
- Wound Care Champion, CHT
- InterRai Trained
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
- Palliative Care Training and POI Referrals
- Participation in Palliative Assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TDHB
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
TDHB
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
TDHB
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Selwyn Village
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Bupa Hillsborough and CHT Hillsborough
01.2021 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Logan Campbell Retirement Village
09.2018 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Medacs Healthcare
01.2018 - 07.2018
Healthcare Assistant
Senate Nursing Bureau
06.2017 - 12.2017
Staff Nurse
Lakshmi Hospital
06.2015 - 07.2016
Staff Nurse
Don Bosco Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2015
POI Training -
Poi Community of Care Hospice of Auckland
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing Education
Western Institute of Technology
Post Basic Nursing - Nursing Science
Mother Theresa College of Nursing
General Nursing and Midwifery -
Don Bosco School of Nursing
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