Mathews Kollikolavil Mathew
Whangarei,Tikipunga
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Pool
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse , Medical Ward 16,12, Assessment
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
06.2018 - 04.2023
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
India09.2008
Skills
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- End-of-Life Care
- Blood Transfusion
- Electronic Health Records
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Pain Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Diabetes Management
- Infection Control
- Catheter Care
- Emergency Care
- Geriatric Care
- Discharge Planning
- Basic Life Support
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Student Precepting
- First Aid
- Care Coordination
- CPR/AED
- Delegation and Motivation
- Intravenous Therapy
- Diet and Nutrition
- Cardiac Monitors
- Clear Patient Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Additional Information
References:
Catherine Morunga
Operations Manager
Medical Services
Catherine.Morunga@northlanddhb.org.nz
Charlotte Grove
CNM
Asssesment Unit
Charlotte.Grove @northlanddhb.org.nz
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Pool
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse , Medical Ward 16,12, Assessment
Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau
06.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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