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Riya Abraham

Bristol

Summary

Dedicated care professional with extensive experience at The Westbury Care Home, excelling in compassionate patient support and mobility assistance. Proven ability to enhance recovery through effective communication and emotional resilience. Skilled in patient assessments and documentation, fostering trust and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Assistant

The Westbury Care Home
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.

Staff Nurse

Marthoma Medical Mission CenterRanni
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Education

Post Basic In Nursing - Nursing

Varadaraja College of Nursing
Tumkur Karnataka India
05.2016

General Nursing - Nursing

Hillside School of Nursing
Bangalore Karnataka India
08.2009

Skills

  • Feeding assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Client confidentiality
  • Dementia care
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional resilience
  • Personal care assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Relationship building
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Emotional support
  • Elderly care
  • Documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Daily living assistance

Timeline

Care Assistant

The Westbury Care Home
08.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse

Marthoma Medical Mission CenterRanni
07.2016 - 07.2019

Post Basic In Nursing - Nursing

Varadaraja College of Nursing

General Nursing - Nursing

Hillside School of Nursing

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