Rijo John
Hamilton,Newzealand
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Radius Kensington
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- 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.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Facilitated smoother patient discharge processes by preparing documents and educating patients on post-discharge care.
- Supported healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
- Assisted in implementation of new healthcare protocols, leading to improved patient care processes.
- Contributed to team meetings with insights on patient care plans, ensuring unified approach to health management.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with exercises and walking, promoting faster recovery and independence.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environment, reducing risk of infections and enhancing patient well-being.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by meticulously following hygiene protocols and assisting with daily living activities.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Conducted health education sessions for patients, empowering them with knowledge for better health management.
- Supported integration of technology in care practices, enhancing accuracy of patient monitoring.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring for signs of distress or complications and promptly alerting nursing staff.
- Assisted with nutritional planning, ensuring patient diets supported health and recovery goals.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Registered Nurse
NU Hospitals
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Sparsh Hospital
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
B.Sc Nursing - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
03.2018
Skills
- Emergency
- Intravenous Therapy
- Administering Immunizations
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Education
- Urology
- Seizure Management
- Administer Medication
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Meal Preparation
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Feeding Assistance
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
- Patient Positioning
- Calm Under Stress
- Catheter Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Oral Hygiene
- Recording vital signs
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
- Transporting patients
- Support Services
- Infection Control
- Heavy Lifting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Patient evaluations
- Family Communication
- Caregiver Relations
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Administering Medications
- Medication Administration
- Feeding assistance expert
- Basic Life Support
- Emotional Intelligence
- Direct Patient Care
- Personal Care Aide
- Patient Assessments
- Universal Precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Client documentation
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Nutrition and Diet
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Responding to emergencies
- Conducting intakes
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- First Aid Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Management
- Specimen Collection
- Collecting vital signs
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Patient Relations
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- CPR/AED
- Wound Care
- Patient Care Quality
- Clinical Documentation
- Feeding Tube Management
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Injury Prevention
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Certified Medication Technician
- Observation Documentation
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Radius Kensington
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
NU Hospitals
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Sparsh Hospital
03.2019 - 09.2020
B.Sc Nursing - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
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