PIYOOSH PUSHPANGADAN
Wellington,Newtown
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Capital & Coast District Health Board
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Supported healthcare teams with basic physical assessments and diagnostic procedures.
Registered Nurse
ICU, JPNATC, ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
05.2016 - 01.2023
- (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment
- Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations
- Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service., Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
REGISTERED NURSE
ICU, SSNMM HOSPITAL
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric
- ICU patients
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SSNMM COLLEGE OF NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
VARKALA, KERALA,INDIA01.2011
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Care Prioritization
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Nursing Process
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Ventilator Care
- Universal Precautions
- Foley Catheter Insertion and
- Removal
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
ACLS AND BLS Certified through American Heart Association
Affiliations
NURSING REGISTRATION
DELHI NURSING COUNCIL
New Delhi, India
Registration Number : 65408
Valid up to: 01/08/2026
Additional Information
Referees
Mrs Anu Gopalakrishnan
Registered Nurse, Ward 2
Capital and coast district health board
PH: +64 2108687064
Email: anu.gopalakrishnan@ccdhb.org.nz
Mrs Mithlesh Singh
Deputy Nursing Superintendent
Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi, India
PH:+91 9958963855
Email: mithlesh68singh@gmail.com
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Capital & Coast District Health Board
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
ICU, JPNATC, ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
05.2016 - 01.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
ICU, SSNMM HOSPITAL
06.2011 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SSNMM COLLEGE OF NURSING, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
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