LIBI KURIAN

Skills Responsibilities

• Clinical Skills: Proficient in patient assessments, wound care, administering medication, and monitoring vital signs.
• Patient Care: Strong skills in providing compassionate and patient-centered care, including emotional support and health education.
• Infection Control: Knowledgeable in infection prevention protocols and maintaining a sterile environment during procedures.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and support positive patient outcomes.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in dynamic and often stressful environments.
• Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable in responding to changing healthcare settings, such as wards, clinics, and community care.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiar with electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical equipment used in clinical settings.
• Clinical Placement (Ward/Department): Assisted with patient assessments, documentation, and administering medications under supervision.
• Patient Care: Provided personal care, supported daily activities, and monitored patients' physical and mental conditions during clinical rotations.
• Medication Administration: Participated in medication rounds, adhering to safety protocols and checking for potential drug interactions.
• Health Education: Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, medication management, and lifestyle changes for improved health.
• Wound Care: Assisted in wound cleaning, dressing changes, and care planning for patients with various conditions.
• Infection Control: Implemented infection prevention practices, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterile procedures.
• Documentation: Recorded patient observations, interventions, and responses accurately in medical records.
• Support for Nursing Staff: Supported registered nurses and healthcare professionals in managing patient loads during shifts

Skills Achievements

• Neurovascular Assessment: Skilled in performing comprehensive neurovascular assessments, including monitoring neurological status, pupil reactions, motor/sensory function, and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scoring.
• Acute Care Management: Proficient in managing patients with acute neurovascular conditions (e.g., stroke, aneurysms, post-surgical cases), ensuring close monitoring and timely interventions.
• Medication Administration: Experienced in administering and titrating neurovascular medications, such as anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and antiepileptics, while adhering to safety protocols.
• Postoperative Care: Competent in providing postoperative care for patients following neurosurgical procedures, including monitoring for complications and ensuring optimal recovery.
• Crisis Intervention: Ability to recognize and respond to neurological emergencies (e.g., seizures, stroke complications) promptly, utilizing critical thinking to escalate care.
• Patient Education: Skilled in educating patients and families about neurovascular conditions, treatment plans, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiar with neurovascular equipment such as external ventricular drains (EVD), intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors, and telemetry.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strong team player, collaborating with neurologists, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic patient care.
• Time Management: Efficient in prioritizing patient care tasks in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while maintaining detailed documentation.

2. Responsibilities
- Assisted with patient assessments, documentation, and administering medications under supervision.
Patient Care: Provided personal care, supported daily activities, and monitored patients' physical and mental conditions during clinical rotations.
Medication Administration: Participated in medication rounds, adhering to safety protocols and checking for potential drug interactions.
Health Education: Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, medication management, and lifestyle changes for improved health.
Wound Care: Assisted in wound cleaning, dressing changes, and care planning for patients with various conditions.
Infection Control: Implemented infection prevention practices, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterile procedures.
Documentation: Recorded patient observations, interventions, and responses accurately in medical records.
Support for Nursing Staff: Supported registered nurses and healthcare professionals in managing patient loads during shifts.

• Clinical Excellence Award: Received recognition for outstanding performance and professionalism during clinical placement at King faisal hospital

• Patient Assessment: Skilled in performing comprehensive assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and patient history reviews to detect changes in condition.
• Medication Administration: Proficient in administering medications via various routes (oral, IV, IM) while monitoring for potential side effects and interactions.
• Wound Care: Experienced in post-surgical wound assessment and management, including dressing changes, infection monitoring, and promoting optimal healing.
• IV Therapy: Competent in inserting and maintaining peripheral IV lines, administering IV fluids, and handling infusion pumps.
• Patient Education: Strong in providing education to patients and families on post-operative care, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes.
• Pain Management: Skilled in assessing pain levels and implementing pain management interventions, including medication administration and alternative therapies.
• Time Management: Efficient in prioritizing tasks and managing the care of multiple patients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiar with using medical equipment such as EKG machines, infusion pumps, and electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Detail the specific duties you’ve undertaken in the medical-surgical setting:

• Patient Care: Provided holistic nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, including pre- and post-operative patients, those with chronic illnesses, and acute health concerns.
• Medication Management: Administered prescribed medications, including oral, injectable, and intravenous medications, while monitoring patient responses and managing side effects.
• Wound Care: Performed wound assessments, executed dressing changes, and educated patients on wound care management post-discharge.
• Patient Monitoring: Conducted regular patient assessments, monitored vital signs, tracked fluid balance, and promptly reported changes in patient conditions to the medical team.
• Post-Operative Care: Provided care to post-surgical patients, including monitoring for complications (e.g., infections, bleeding), pain management, and facilitating early mobility.
• Documentation: Maintained accurate and thorough patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes using EHR systems.
• Patient Education: Educated patients and families about their conditions, treatment plans, medication regimens, and lifestyle changes for improved health outcomes.
• Emergency Response: Responded to medical emergencies within the ward, initiating basic life support (BLS) and preparing patients for transfer to higher levels of care if needed.
• Care Coordination: Worked with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans, participating in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning.