Mekha Saji
12 Duggan Drive, Owhata, Rotorua.,BOP
Summary
An experienced healthcare professional with a completed CAP candidate. A highly competent and enthusiastic registered nurse with an outgoing personality, focused and goal-driven, and a strong work ethic, continuously striving for improvement coupled with a commitment to offer quality nursing service. Adaptable and quick learner with skills to work under pressure and possesses strong negotiation, communication & analytical skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aster DM Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated patient care through delegation, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services.
- Maintaining effective communication with residents and colleagues and thereby providing quality improved care
- Assisted in intraoperative care for 20+ surgical procedures per month, including coronary artery bypass grafting, heart transplantation, and lung transplantation.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to cardiothoracic surgical patients, including pre and post-operative care, haemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management.
- Proficient in ventilator management, with experience in adjusting settings, monitoring parameters, and troubleshooting issues.
- Coordination and evaluation of patient care to deliver high-quality, and high-value health care.
- Supervision of many levels of staff including medical assistants, enrolled nurses, and technicians to evaluate their level of performance.
- Administration of medication as ordered by physicians helps in the effective management of the illness thereby improving patient care and monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Worked with Physicians and other healthcare team members to support patient needs including collecting specimens, monitoring vitals, and minimizing patient discomfort.
- Educated patients about health conditions and treatments, answering questions and providing take-home materials for further information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Monitored and managed various treatments and care interventions, intravenous administration, and wound care.
- Coordinated care with Physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Participating in in-service education for enhancing professional and clinical knowledge.
- Followed the infection control practices and educated the family, clients, and other healthcare team members.
- Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical and surgical instruments with chemical products for the destruction of microorganisms
- Carried out all basic nursing procedures like monitoring of vital signs, specimen collection, and wound care.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Max Super Specialty Hospital
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered chemotherapy and managed side effects for patients and provided nursing care to patients with various types of cancer, including breast, lung, and colon cancer.
Registered Nurse
Covid First Line Treatment Centre
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Proper use and handling of personal protective equipment.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme - Nursing
Wesley Institute Of Nursing Education
28 The Warehouse Way, Northcote, Auckland.10-2024
Bachelor of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Malik Deenar College of Nursing
Kerala, India10-2019
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection control measures
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counselling
Professionalassets
- Highly organized.
- Reliable, ethical, and collaborative nature.
- Able to assess patients with both care and a high level of skill.
- Excellent listening and attention to detail, developed through professional experience.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills used when interacting with a diverse range of people.
- Extensive time management and task prioritization abilities.
- Strong multi-tasker.
- Shows initiative and motivation in everyday tasks.
- Ability to learn quickly and retain information.
- Displays strong empathy and compassion.
- Efficient problem-solver and quick thinker.
- Prioritizes patient and business confidentiality in all instances.
- Appropriately communicates and interacts with family members of patients.
- Meets responsibilities promptly.
- Consistently strives for excellence in all aspects of work.
- A contributing team member who leads by example.
- Adapts easily to a changing and challenging environment, especially when in a crisis or emergency and in situations where flexibility and adaptability are key.
- Committed to meeting and exceeding organizational goals.
- Flexible to work on rostered shifts.
References
- Claire McCaig, RN Preceptor, Jane Mander Village, Ryman Health Care, cdaunivarana@hotmail.com, 0211438454.
- Dr. Prasad Surendran, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), Mch, DNB (CTVS), Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Aster Mims Hospital, Kannur, Kerala, India, 9447482506, prasad1surg@gmail.com.
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with family
- Music and Watching movies
- Travel
Professional Development
- 2024, WESLEY - competency Assessment Programme
- 2015-2019, Malik Deenar College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aster DM Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Max Super Specialty Hospital
12.2020 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Covid First Line Treatment Centre
07.2020 - 12.2020
Competency Assessment Programme - Nursing
Wesley Institute Of Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Malik Deenar College of Nursing
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