PRIYANKA BALACHANDRAN
Hastings,HKB
Summary
- Patient oriented registered nurse with 10 years of experience. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients from medical and surgical procedures.
- Successful in building relationship with patients. Additional expertise includes management and staff supervision with good leadership qualities. The strong desire to focus on preventive care and staff education.
- Well qualified nurse with full Newzeland credentials and holding New Zealand registration certificate [A P C ]. extensive experience in ADULT medical –surgical and PAEDIATRIC settings.
- Passionate about delivering compassionate care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAP - Children's Ward
Hawkes Bay District Health Board
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' needs, enabling timely identification of potential concerns requiring intervention from nursing staff or physicians.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Assisted nurses in wound care procedures, ensuring proper technique was applied to promote optimal healing outcomes for patients.
PAEDIATRIC NURSE
Abha Maternity And Children's Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Adult Medical and Surgical Nursing
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Managed complex medication regimens for multiple patients simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in administration and timely delivery of prescribed treatments.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions by closely monitoring patient progress and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients and families during challenging health experiences.
- Recognized early warning signs of deteriorating patient conditions, initiating rapid response measures to prevent further complications or emergencies.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sterile technique during wound dressings and invasive procedures.
Education
Competency Asessment Programme - Nursing
Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, NZ03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
B.L.D.E.As Shri. B.M. Ptil Institute of Nursing
India08.2012
Skills
- Clinical assessment of Airway, Breathing and Circulation
- Interprets blood results ,ABG and ECG
- Airway and tracheostomy management
- CPR
- Patient safety
- Technology
- Intravenous Therapy
- Team work
- Growth and development monitoring
- Child welfare management
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Leadership
- Patient care
- Organization and Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patient treatment planning
- Chronic disease management
- Postoperative management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Wide range of invasive procedures
- Computer Skills
Certification
- Annual Practicing Certificate [APC]
- Reg no - 330501
- Expiry - 30 June 2025
Timeline
CAP - Children's Ward
Hawkes Bay District Health Board
02.2024 - 03.2024
PAEDIATRIC NURSE
Abha Maternity And Children's Hospital
07.2015 - 07.2023
Adult Medical and Surgical Nursing
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
05.2013 - 06.2015
Competency Asessment Programme - Nursing
Eastern Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
B.L.D.E.As Shri. B.M. Ptil Institute of Nursing
- Annual Practicing Certificate [APC]
- Reg no - 330501
- Expiry - 30 June 2025
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