Rabeeba Kurikkathoor

• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• 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
• Holistic nursing care to elderly residents with chronic conditions, dementia, and palliative needs.
• Administered medications, managed wound care, and monitored for signs of deterioration.
• Developed and reviewed care plans in collaboration with GPs, families, and allied health teams.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Supported ADLs while promoting independence and quality of life.
• Maintained accurate documentation and compliance with aged care standards.

• 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.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Assessed patients’ vital signs, neurological status, and cardiac function to promptly identify any changes in condition and escalate care when necessary.
• Managed patients on mechanical ventilation, adjusting settings and resolving technical issues to optimize respiratory outcomes.
• Led emergency responses, including cardiac arrest (Code Blue) situations, applying advanced life-saving techniques.
• Administered critical medications (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives) with precision, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and patient safety.
• Monitored post-operative patients recovering from complex surgeries, ensuring they received comprehensive care in the ICU.
• Assisted physicians with the insertion of invasive lines (e.g., central venous catheters, arterial lines) and other bedside procedures.
• Supervised nutritional support for critically ill patients, overseeing both enteral and parenteral feeding to maintain their nutritional balance.
• Documented patient progress and clinical interventions accurately in electronic health records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Successfully stabilized and managed critically ill patients, resulting in reduced ICU mortality rates by effectively following nursing protocols.
• Played a key role in multi-disciplinary team meetings to improve patient outcomes and shorten recovery times for high-risk patients.
• Led the team in maintaining exceptional patient satisfaction through compassionate care and excellent communication with family members.

• Administered care to patients recovering from major surgeries, including post-operative orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures such as Total Knee Replacements (TKR) and Craniotomies.
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• Monitored vitals, administered medications, and managed post-surgical complications in the ICU, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care.
• Assisted physicians with procedures such as endotracheal intubation, bronchoscopy, and central line insertion.
• Delivered continuous care to patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring effective use of medical devices such as infusion pumps, ventilators, and defibrillators.

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• Ensured comprehensive documentation of patient progress and interventions in electronic health records (EHR), maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
• Led a team initiative to streamline nursing workflows, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency and faster response times during critical situations.

• Provided advanced, evidence-based care to acute stroke patients in the Intensive Care Unit, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
• Monitored neurological status closely using NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and implemented rapid interventions based on changes in patient condition.
• Collaborated with neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation teams to develop and execute individualized care plans.
• Administered thrombolytic therapy (tPA) per protocol and managed post-tPA monitoring to prevent complications.
• Managed intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, seizure prophylaxis, and ventilatory support in patients with severe neurologic compromise.
• Educated patients and families on stroke recovery, rehabilitation pathways, and secondary stroke prevention.
• Participated in code strokes, rapid response activations, and end-of-life decision-making processes for critically ill stroke patients.