Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certificate of Excellence in Respiratory ward
References
Timeline
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Sharmila Kumar

Sharmila Kumar

Papatoetoe,AUK

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with Number years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Agency Registered Nurse

Senate Nursing Bureau
05.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
  • Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
  • Collected samples for lab testing to diagnose conditions.
  • Assisted ailing patients with eating and bathing to support activities of daily living.

Registered Nurse

Papakura Private Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • 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.

Registered Nurse,

CHT
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • 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.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mercy Ascot Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2017
  • 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.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Registered Nurse

ADHB
04.1999 - 10.2014
  • 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.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Education

Diploma In General And Obstetric Nurse - Nursing

Fiji School of Nursing
Fiji
03.1996

Skills

  • Project Implementation
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Standards Administration
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Patient Support
  • Therapeutic Procedures
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Direct Supervision
  • Mobility Support
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Disease Processes
  • Multidisciplinary Team Strategies
  • High-Quality Treatment Plans
  • Patient Admission
  • Resource Allocation
  • Medication Administration
  • Educational Programs
  • Patient Care Goals
  • Patient Interaction
  • Invasive Procedures
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Patient Condition Reporting
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Emergency Situations
  • Ventilator Management
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • PICC Lines
  • Quality Patient Care Delivery
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Acute Illness
  • Nurse Collaboration
  • Information Intake
  • Staffing Assignments
  • Infection Control Policies and Procedures
  • Patient and Family Rapport
  • Patient Data Management Systems
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • File and Records Monitoring
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Healthcare Personnel Supervision
  • Patient Care Oversight
  • Unit Oversight
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Workload Management
  • Providing Feedback
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Clear Patient Communication

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of Number staff members.

Certificate of Excellence in Respiratory ward

Got awarded by the charge nurse while working in ward 74

References

Senate ( Kitty ) 094760501


Melanie (CNA) 02108827579


Alosi (SRN ) 0211396737

Timeline

Agency Registered Nurse

Senate Nursing Bureau
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Papakura Private Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse,

CHT
08.2017 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Mercy Ascot Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2017

Registered Nurse

ADHB
04.1999 - 10.2014

Diploma In General And Obstetric Nurse - Nursing

Fiji School of Nursing

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