Susan Shayal Shivagni Singh
Regsitered Nurse
Timaru,CAN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 8 and half years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurses Ante Natal Clinic
Aspen Medical
04.2023 - Current
- Triaging and Booking of pregnant ladies into the clinic and weighing out risk factors
- Provided appropriate care and referrals to GDM and PIH and other high risk mothers instantly
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Conducting Cardio-tocography of pregnant mothers in the clinic when requested by the Obstetrician
- Provided paps smear screening to women and appropriate referrals when needed
- Counselled clients onto family planning and help them select best method for them
- Administered family planning pills, injectable and implants to new and follow-up clients
- Looked after cold chain in the unit, ensured safe keeping, preparation, storing and administering of vaccines to pregnant mothers
- Responsible for registering normal cases from Alphabet M to R via booking
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Timely and appropriate monthly reporting of cases to Nursing manager
- Recorded details and proper timely documentation of care or therapies to keep patient charts and care information updated in Tamanu app
Mental Health Clinic Nurse
Ministry Of Health
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Recording patient's medical records and Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Cared for patients with acute conditions - building relationships and responding to their physical and emotional needs, while delivering effective care.
- Administered patient's oral, IV and IMI medications and treatments - and monitoring results.
- Build rapport Interacted with patients' families and other care staff - offering advice and information on patients' conditions.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situation
- Delivered customized care to patients, maintaining focus on individual goals and daily achievements.
- Supported establishment of safe and confidential spaces for sharing difficult experiences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment team(psychiatrists, dieticians, counsellors, police, prison nurse, NGO'S, social welfare, disability team, community nurses, midwives, medical and surgical team, HIV/STI sexual and reproductive team to revise goals, objectives and interventions based on patient status and needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Organized group therapy sessions, including social and artistic events, aimed at promoting patients' mental recovery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Responsible for maintaining unit Inventory, Quarterly unit audits, ordering medications, monthly/ quarterly unit accurate data reporting
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Mentored and trained new nurses and student nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations; recording and maintaining accurate reports, and identifying issues and emergencies and responding efficiently.
Community Health Nurse
Ministry Of Health
04.2016 - 03.2022
- Responsible for caring for the individuals, families and communities in either at the clinic or community settings with the use of the nursing process
- Ensured quality nursing care is delivered to individuals, families and communities.
- Performed triage on incoming patients or home visiting clients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses in out-patient and special out-patient
- Home visited the elderly, pregnant, babies, disabled and mentally challenged when required and making appropriate referrals to physicians
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Facilitated scheduled routine vaccine administration to school aged children, new born/ babies/ adults during school visits, home visiting and out breaks
- Provided wound-care for patients at home (monitoring of wound and change of dressing)
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff
- Promoted a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient/client feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
- Promoted and maintained an effective and efficient management of drugs including vaccine, equipment and consumables.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders and facilitate outreach programs and support the implementation of health promotion activities.
- Led team of 15 to 20 staffs during covid-19 pandemic procedures involving, covid 19 vaccine administration (Astra Zeneca/Moderna/Pfizer) to adults, elderly and school children
- Led team of surveillance/Evacuation during natural disasters/ covid 19 outbreak/ measles out break
- Led a team into covid-19 Isolation facility taking care of 50 Positive cases on daily basis, took care of admission and their appropriate home discharge
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Conducted Paps smear screening, wellbeing screening in communities
- Provided sexual and reproductive services (family planning, STI/HIV counselling in communities and school
- Organized budget-friendly outreach initiative to build awareness about local health issues and resources in villages and communities
- Provided care for groups and individuals in remote locations and maritime Islands of Malolo and Yasawa i rara
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team (Doctors, Dieticians, Physiotherapist, NGO'S, Social welfare, Counsellors, Police, Army) members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies for people
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse Intern
Ministry Of Health
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages to protect patient wounds and prevent infections
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or signs of trauma
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort
- Utilized wheelchairs and hospital beds to transfer patients from room to X-ray or lab
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures
- Such as infant delivery & postpartum care
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Timely Proper documentation of care and relevant information related to patient care
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Science
Suva, Fiji Islands12.2018
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Science
Suva, Fiji Islands12.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Timaru 11.2023 - Current
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Microsoft and Excel Use
- English Fluency
- Communication
- Health Screening
- Taking Vitals and monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping and Documentaion
- Case Assessment, Monitoring and Management
- Patient Education
- Vaccine Administration
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Family Planning Services Education
- Cultural Competence
- Emergency Response
Accomplishments
- Feb 2022-Feb 2023 Unit in-charge lautoka/yawasa Mental health clinic with a total of 364 clients.
- Team leader Of 7 Members Via Measles Mumps And Rubella Campaign Feb 2022 Till March 2022
- 2021
Worked With Covid 19 Isolation Team Natabua Quarantine July Till September, Team Leader Team 3 Covid 19 Vaccination Campaign - Tilak High Sch, Bowling Club, Tappoo City Mall, Natabua High School, South Seas Drive Through. Community And Business Houses Managed Almost 20 To 30 Staffs, Managed Team Of 5 Staffs (Bravo) Covid 19 Surveillance Team And Mass covid nasal Swabbing And Reporting, April Releiving Duties Solevu Health Centre In Malolo Island.
- 2020
Lead Measles Campaign And Reorting With Mch Team Lautoka Health Centre, Team Leader Covid 19 Fever Tent Kamikamica Health Centre March, April, And May., Relieving Duties Teci Nursing Station June
- 2019, Part Of Mch Meningococca Team January 2019 To May 2019
- 2018, Part Of Outreach Measles Campaign And Meningococcal Team May 2018 To December 2018
- 2017, Relieving Duties Solevu Health Centre February, Part Of Mda Team Mamanuca Group March And April, Relieving Teci Nursing Station July To August, Mch And Imci Nurse Lautoka/Yasawa Medical Tour
- 2016, Team Member Lautoka/Yasawa/Mamanuca Nutrition Survey
References
- Dr Sheetal P. Kumar, Senior Medical Officer, Fiji National University. Email- sheetalpriyakumar@yahoo.com
- Mere Napolioni, Nursing Unit Manager ANC Unit, Aspen Medical. Email- mnapolioni105@gmail.com
Timeline
No Degree - Nursing
Ara Institute of Canterbury
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurses Ante Natal Clinic
Aspen Medical
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinic Nurse
Ministry Of Health
02.2022 - 02.2023
Community Health Nurse
Ministry Of Health
04.2016 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Intern
Ministry Of Health
03.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Science
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Fiji National University, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Science
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