TINA POOVATHINAL MATHAI
RICHMOND,NELSON
Summary
Registered Nurse with 15 years and 8 months of background providing proper care to patients before and after procedures. Motivated and calm professional devoted to thoroughly monitoring patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum. Deeply familiar with standard sterilization protocols and patient-need analysis.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
SUMMERSET IN THE SUN
RICHMOND, NELSON, NEW ZEALAND
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Application of cultural safety principles, Nursing Council of New Zealand competencies, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct to practice.
- Assisted in providing patient care to the elderly, including administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed assessments, such as vital signs, height and weight measurements and other physical assessments.
- Participated in nursing rounds with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provided input on patient care plans.
- Provided support to patients during medical procedures, such as dressing changes or wound irrigation.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all clinical activities in the electronic medical records system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing monitoring of patient progress toward goals.
OR NURSE
HADI CLINIC
, Kuwait
10.2009 - 07.2023
- I am a qualified and dedicated theatre nurse with expertise in orthopaedics, General Surgery Laparoscopy, Gynecology, Urology, Plastic, ENT and Bariatric cases.
- Kept environment sterile, following exact protocols for handling sterile supplies and instrumentation.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures, including passing instruments and other supplies.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly prior to use.
- Assessed patient's needs before, during, and after surgery.
- Cared for complex wound dressings and drains per physician orders.
- Participated in quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes of care provided to patients in the OR suite.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in the OR suite.
- Communicated effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, technicians, support staff, administrators, patients and family members concerning patient care issues.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
OR Nurse
MEDICAL TRUST HOSPITAL
ERNAKULAM, Kerala, India
06.2006 - 10.2008
- Worked as an Orthopedics OR nurse.
- I am a highly skilled and motivated theatre nurse with expertise in ACL reconstruction, TKR, THR, Shoulder and Knee arthroscopy, Achilles Tendon Repair, and Trigger Finger Release.
- Avoided unnecessary complications through patient advocacy, proper positioning and diligent review of condition and responses at regular intervals.
- Maintained continuity of care by completing accurate, comprehensive surgical documentation.
- Maintained sterile environment throughout surgical procedure.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations in order to ensure safety of staff and patients.
- Organized operating schedule according to availability of personnel and resources.
- Documented pertinent information in medical records according to established standards.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
DR. M. V Shetty College
India05.2006
Skills
- Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi in relation to health care
- Written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of patient's rights
- Ability to work independently
- Working with teams
- Intraoperative care
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Positioning
- Supply Preparation
- Knowledge and understanding of medical/ legal and ethical responsibilities
- Demonstrated competency in priority setting and time management
- Sterile Technique
- Post-Surgical Suturing
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control
- Maintaining documentation and records
- Decision-Making
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Malayalam
References
- Floricel casas, Registered Nurse, Summerset in the sun, Nelson, Flor.Casas@summerset.co.nz
- Rajani Ravi, Head Nurse, Hadi Clinic, Kuwait, rejanisanthosh473@gmail.com
Timeline
Clinical Placement Student Nurse
SUMMERSET IN THE SUN
01.2024 - 02.2024
OR NURSE
HADI CLINIC
10.2009 - 07.2023
OR Nurse
MEDICAL TRUST HOSPITAL
06.2006 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
DR. M. V Shetty College
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