Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Linda Thomas

Auckland

Summary


Healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs—expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered nurse

Little flower hospital and research Centre
04.2024 - 02.2025


  • Prepare the patients who are admitted for cardiac surgeries.
  • Educate families about patient conditions and provide support as needed.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Intensive care registered nurse- CTVS ICU

Amala institute of medical sciences
11.2018 - 11.2022
  • Managed life support equipment and IV administration of fluids and medications.
  • Acted as mentor to junior nurses, enhancing their skills in critical care procedures and patient communication.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as condition and medications.
  • Implemented infection control protocols within the ICU environment, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination between patients.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments to ICU patients, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for optimal results.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.

Critical care nurse -CTVS ICU

Ruby Hall Clinic
04.2016 - 05.2018
  • Provided high-quality care to patients in a 20-bed intensive care unit, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor and assessed patient pain levels during hospital stay.
  • Managed medical emergencies like cardiac and respiratory arrest as a team.
  • Managed complex ventilation settings and titrated vasoactive medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
  • Ensured high-quality care for critically ill patients by maintaining current knowledge on critical care advancements and best practices.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based critical care nursing practices.
  • Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.

Education

Bachelor of science - nursing

Kerala university of health and allied sciences
01.2015

Skills

  • Ventilator Management
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Wound care
  • Infection control measures
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Care planning
  • Patient monitoring

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Basic Life Support

REGISTRATION

  • Holding APC, New Zealand Nursing Council -350763
  • Kerala Nurses and Midwives’ Council, KL03201601409

Accomplishments


  • Critical care training program for new nurses
  • Voluntarily participated in COVID care during a pandemic situation when the hospital had a staff shortage
  • Research - Participated in group study focused on patient comfort, costs, and test results, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

Languages

Malayalam
English

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the details mentioned above are true and factual as per my knowledge, and I hold the responsibility for the correctness of the particulars mentioned above.

Timeline

Registered nurse

Little flower hospital and research Centre
04.2024 - 02.2025

Intensive care registered nurse- CTVS ICU

Amala institute of medical sciences
11.2018 - 11.2022

Critical care nurse -CTVS ICU

Ruby Hall Clinic
04.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of science - nursing

Kerala university of health and allied sciences
Linda Thomas