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Raji Joseph
Greymouth
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Heritage Lifecare
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse NICU
MEDICLINIC
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted with complex medical procedures such as intubation, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placements under physician supervision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assessing newborns'' overall condition.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the NICU setting.
- Optimized medication administration safety through careful double-checking of dosages and adherence to proper storage guidelines.
- Enhanced emotional support to parents and families, providing guidance and information throughout their NICU journey.
- Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes to optimize NICU bed utilization and patient flow.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized care for premature and critically ill newborns in high-stress NICU environment.
Scrub Nurse Theatre
MEDICLINIC HOSPITAL
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Improved operational efficiency by regularly examining, restocking, and replenishing surgical supply inventory.
- Assisted surgeons in achieving optimal outcomes, providing requested instruments and supplies promptly.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements, and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Ensured timely availability of essential equipment by proactively coordinating instrument sterilization processes prior to surgeries.
- Boosted efficiency during surgical procedures, anticipating surgeon needs and preparing necessary instruments for seamless transitions throughout each case.
- Promoted a culture of safety in the operating room by actively participating in regular risk assessments and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Administered medications as prescribed and checked for contradictions or potential complications.
- Provided compassionate post-operative care for patients, monitoring their recovery and reporting critical observations to medical professionals as needed.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
- Assisted in emergency situations promptly, employing critical thinking skills under pressure to deliver quality patient care.
- Reduced surgery preparation time through efficient coordination with surgical team members and proper organization of equipment.
- Reduced the risk of infection with strict adherence to aseptic techniques throughout all stages of surgery.
Staff Nurse (Caridiothoracic surgery)
MANIPAL HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Participated in team-building activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
- Enhanced team collaboration by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication among staff members.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and guidelines for business operations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Supported the professional development of team members by regularly sharing best practices, encouraging ongoing learning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FORTIS INSTITUTE OF NURSING
Bangalore01.2011
Plus Two - Science
S N TRUST H S S
Kerala01.2006
S.S.L.C - High School
ST. GORRETTI H S S
Kerala01.2003
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Open minded
- Flexible
- Ability to grasp new ideas
- Quick learner
- Well organized
- Ability to complete work before deadlines
- Report On Time
- Honest
- Reliable
- Non-judgmental
- Empathetic
- Autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Maintaining privacy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Diabetes management
- Administering immunizations
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
Telephone
+64224683873
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/01/1989
- Marital Status: married
Professionallicenses
- Rajiv Gandhi University
- South African nursing council
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- New Zealand Driver's License
Interests
Timeline
Registered Nurse Aged Care
Heritage Lifecare
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse NICU
MEDICLINIC
09.2021 - 07.2022
Scrub Nurse Theatre
MEDICLINIC HOSPITAL
06.2016 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse (Caridiothoracic surgery)
MANIPAL HOSPITAL
09.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
FORTIS INSTITUTE OF NURSING
Plus Two - Science
S N TRUST H S S
S.S.L.C - High School
ST. GORRETTI H S S
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