LENA VALLIVILA PLACID
Timaru,Gleniti
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, and am passionate about delivering evidence based care to ensure the best possible outcome for my patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Pediatric Emergency Department)
Maternity And Children Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnessess.
- Performed skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Actively involved in emergency procedures like intubation and CPR according to PALS and ACLS protocol and handling of ventilators.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed safe admission of all patients in accordance with policies to ensure safety.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management. Assist in diagnosing and treating numerous health problems.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Carry out assisting in different minor surgical procedures such as suturing, wound dressing, suture removal, foreign body removal, colostomy care,and burns dressing.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse (Neuro Surgical- ICU)
Ananthapuri Hospitals And Research Institute
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Education
Nursing (CAP Course)
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Timaru, NZ12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St.joseph,s College of Nursing, Kerala University
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India10.2011
Skills
- Critical Care
- Emergency Response
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Care Planning
- Family Education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
Certification
AHPRA Registration No : NMW0002822801
Nursing Council of New Zealand
APC No : 335173
Kerala Nursing and midwives Council
Registration No : 56272
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Pediatric Emergency Department)
Maternity And Children Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse (Neuro Surgical- ICU)
Ananthapuri Hospitals And Research Institute
05.2012 - 06.2016
Nursing (CAP Course)
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St.joseph,s College of Nursing, Kerala University
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