Monica NALAKATH
Hastings,HKB
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aster DM Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 2 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as Abdominal tapping, Insertion of central line and Arterial line under strict aseptic technique
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
School Nurse
Canadian Oaks Kindergarten
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
School Nurse
The Winchester School, Jebel Ali
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw health services for school of 2000 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting vision screening and evaluations
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
Education
BSc Nursing -
Saveetha College of Nursing (Saveetha University Chennai)
01.2013
PLUS TWO -
Ramavilasam Higher Secondary School
01.2009
S.S.L.C -
Sacred Heart Girls High School
01.2007
Skills
- Self-motivated, a good level of emotional intelligence to get along with different types of patients of different nationalities and colleagues
- Injury Treatment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control measures
- Epipen Administration
- Vision Screening for Primary level Students
- Rapport Building
- Medication Administration
- Immunization Record Review
- Acute Illness Recognition
- Chronic Disease Management
- Immunization Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Electronic Records Management
- Emergency Care
- Communication abilities
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Registrations
- Dubai Health Authority, DHA/LS/6112018/858841, 11/25/2018
DHA unique ID : 00230538, License Number : 00230538-004
- Maharashtra Nursing Council, XVII-9467, 03/07/2017
- The Tamilnadu Nurses & Midwifery Council, 134383, 11/23/2013
- Completed CAP (Competency Assessment Programme) New Zealand
Waiting for Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
SPECIALITY AREA - Intensive Care UNIT (ICU)
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
- Remain calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
- Develop rapport with physicians, patients and their relatives.
PROCEDURES PERFORMED
- IV Cannulation
- Surgical dressing
- Tracheostomy Care
- Placing Ryle's tube
- Suctioning (Both open and closed)
- Blood collection in vaccutainer system
- ABG Collection
- Administration of blood and blood products
- Giving Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Y7866799
- Date of Birth: 5th May 1992
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Visitor visa
FAMILIAR WITH
- Colostomy and jejunostomy care
- Care of central venous catheters and arterial catheters
- Indwelling Catheterization and care
- Patients on mechanical ventilator
- Patients requires Haemo dialysis
- Immuno-compromised patients
- Percutaneus Trans Coronary Angiography/Angioplasty Patients
- Post-operative patients
References
- Mrs.Neha Karle, Chief of nursing, +91 22-26751000 at Lilavati Hospital And Research Center
- Mrs.Shobna, Nursing supervisor, +91 22-26568000
- Dr.Shamnad Abdul Aziz, General Practitioner, drshamnad.arifa@asterhospital.com
- Mrs.Hurria Moazzam, Manager at Canadian Oaks Kintergarden, hurriamoazzam101@gmail.com
- Dr.Mozhgan.K, Medical Director at The Winchester School, mozhgan.k@gemsedu.com
Disclaimer
I declare that the information provided above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
Timeline
School Nurse
The Winchester School, Jebel Ali
09.2022 - 05.2024
School Nurse
Canadian Oaks Kindergarten
09.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Aster DM Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre
03.2014 - 06.2018
BSc Nursing -
Saveetha College of Nursing (Saveetha University Chennai)
PLUS TWO -
Ramavilasam Higher Secondary School
S.S.L.C -
Sacred Heart Girls High School
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