KRIPA ELIZABATH JOSEPH
Central Dunedin,OTA
Summary
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. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer Grade II
Govt. Medical College Hospital
12.2018 - Current
- Monitor and manage post anesthesia recovery and management of all cardiac, thoracic and heart/lung transplant surgeries.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitoring and management of patients on Ventilator, Bipap and Telemetry
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
- Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate discharge planning for patients transitioning from hospital to home care settings.
- Served as a strong advocate for both patients and families during critical decision-making processes related to medical treatments or end-of-life care options.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities for personal growth and advancement within the field of nursing.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Staff Nurse Gr II
Govt. TD Medical College Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepare the patients properly for procedures
- Sterilizing and preparing the procedural instruments before and after use
- Caring and assisting the new-borns
- Educating the parents about care for the new-born
- Knowledge of fertility treatment options and health recommendations during pregnancy
- To provide prenatal exams and procedures, including pelvic exams, prenatal screenings, urine and blood sample collection, weight monitoring, and ultrasounds
- Assist during labor and post labor care
- Checking patients' health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns
- Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition
- Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes and ventilators
- Providing a comfortable and secure environment for the patient while acting as their advocate.
Staff Nurse
St. Thomas Hospital
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Identifies and interprets changes in the neonates’/child’s condition and responds appropriately
- Assistance with various procedures like lumbar puncture, ICD insertion, intrathecal administration of medication, pleural and ascitic tapping
- Assistance in endotracheal intubation and extubation, insertion of central lines, bone marrow aspiration
- Competently performs clinical skills specific to area of practice
- Records and evaluates information which is significant in facilitating Family centred care
- Manages own time, workload planning and task completion appropriate time frames
- Identify and apply links between theory and practice
- Demonstrate an ability to develop, evaluate and change care plans as required
- Includes neonates/children/family/whanau in goal setting and planning of care
- Plans discharge utilizing appropriate resources in a timely manner
- Interacts with neonate/child/family/whanau in a way that is nonthreatening and establishes a collaborative working relationship
- Demonstrates sensitivity and an ability to work without imposing personal beliefs’ and values.
Education
MSc Nursing(Child Health Nursing) -
Bishop Benziger College Of Nursing
Kollam, Kerala11.2014
BSC Nusring -
St.Thomas College of Nursing
Changanassery, Kerala10.2010
Skills
- Punctuality, Empathy, Loyalty, Compassion
- Active listener, Responsible
- Quick learner and able to handle the tasks
- Time management, Integrity
- Critical thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making
- Coordination and leadership
- Maintaining therapeutic relationship
- Health Promotion, Infection Prevention
- Patient Assessment, Care Planning,
- Continuing education
- Documentation accuracy, Quality Improvement
- Policy compliance, Resource Utilization
- Patient Safety, Patient Education and Counselling
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Emergency Readiness, Risk Analysis, Staff Supervision
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
- Drug Inventory Management
Accomplishments
Best Clinical Nurse award From St. Thomas College Of Nursing
Dissertation
A study to assess the effectiveness of facilitated tucking on pain response during heel stick among neonates in NICU of selected hospital at Kollam
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Caseshandled
Care of patients underwent CABG, valve replacement, Pulmonary oedema, Pulmonary Embolism, Pleural effusion, Lobectomy, IAAA, Congenital and acquired (Myocardial-Infarction, Heart Block, Dysrhythmias, LVF, CHF, RHD) heart diseases, patients with PPM, Lung Cancer, General and Orthopaedic Surgery. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Chronic kidney disease, kidney-urinary bladder anomalies, Glomerulonephritis, Nephroticsyndrome, SLE, HIV, MyastheniaGravis. Patients with Hydrocephalous, Epilepsy, Dementia, NeuralTubeDefects, Parkinsonism, Meningitis, Encephalitis, GB Syndrome, CerebralPalsy, Pneumonia, COPD, Tuberculosis, Pleural Effusion, Respiratory Failure, ARDS, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Hyperbilirubinemia, Intussusception, BiliaryAtresia, Imperforated Anus, Hernia, Appendicitis, Cellulitis, Diabetic Keto acidosis, Renal Failure, Paediatric emergencies like seizure disorder, Bronchopneumonia, Aspiration pneumonia, Burns, Developmental Hip Dysplasia. Patients with oncologic disorders. Protein Energy Malnutrition (Kwashiorkor, Marasmus). Acute and Chronic Diarrhoeal Diseases.
Training
- Workshop on Management of Medical Emergency at Govt. MCH Kottayam
- Staff–development program on care of patients on Mechanical Ventilators
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nursing Officer Grade II
Govt. Medical College Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Staff Nurse Gr II
Govt. TD Medical College Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse
St. Thomas Hospital
05.2011 - 08.2012
MSc Nursing(Child Health Nursing) -
Bishop Benziger College Of Nursing
BSC Nusring -
St.Thomas College of Nursing
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