Vineesha Vijayan
Hokowhitu,MWT
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over nine years of diverse experience in medical-surgical wards, outpatient departments, radiology, blood banks, and orthopedics. Proficient in plaster casting, pre-operative and post-operative care, and wound management. Thrives in fast-paced outpatient settings, excels at collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and consistently delivers patient-centered care. Seeking a Registered Nurse role in the Orthopedic Outpatient Department at Burwood Hospital to contribute expertise in plastering, orthopedic nursing, and patient rehabilitation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dhuvaafaru Health Centre
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Worked in Outpatient, Inpatient and Labor room settings
- Applied and removed plaster casts for orthopedic patients with fractures and musculoskeletal injuries
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for orthopedic patients undergoing elective surgeries
- Assisted in wound management, dressing changes, and patient mobility support
- Educated patients on rehabilitation exercises and post-cast care
- Collaborated with orthopedic surgeons and physiotherapists to optimize patient recovery
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Hulhumale Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Worked in Outpatient Department, Surgical Ward, Radiology, and Blood Bank
- Assisted in plaster application and removal for orthopedic patients
- Supported trauma and fracture management in accident & emergency cases
- Conducted IV contrast administration and patient monitoring during CT scans
- Performed home visits for catheter insertion/removal, NG tube placements, and phlebotomy
- Served as a team leader, mentoring junior nurses and coordinating patient care
Staff Nurse
Yashoda Super Specialty Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Worked in the Medical and Surgical ward
- Managed orthopedic patient admissions, discharges, and post-operative care
- Assisted in fracture reduction procedures and application of immobilization devices
- Provided patient education on mobility aids, rehabilitation, and pain management
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) -
Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore, India08.2012
Skills
- Clinical Orthopedic Support
- Plastering
- Pre-operative Nursing Care
- Post-operative Nursing Care
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Patient Assessment
- Rehabilitation Support
- IV Cannulation
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Hospital Software Proficiency
Key Skills Competencies
- Orthopaedic Nursing & Plastering (Application & Removal of Plaster Casts)
- Pre-operative & Post-operative Nursing Care
- Wound Care & Pain Management
- Patient Assessment & Rehabilitation Support
- IV Cannulation & Medication Administration
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education on Orthopaedic Conditions
- Time Management & Leadership in Fast-Paced Environments
- Hospital Software Proficiency (eCase, Medimap)
Registration Certifications
- Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ), Annual Practising Certificate, 352442, 12/31/25
- Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council, 03/22/26
- Karnataka State Nursing Council (KNC), 50212, 05/24/28
- New Zealand First Aid Certificate, 01/01/25
- Cultural Competency Online Course, 01/01/25
- HDC Code of Rights Online Course, 01/18/25
- Code of Conduct and Professional Boundaries, 01/01/25
- Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) Certificate, 02/01/25
Certification
- Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) – Annual Practising Certificate (Reg No: 352442) – Valid till December 31, 2025
- Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council – Valid till March 22, 2026
- Karnataka State Nursing Council (KNC) – Reg No: 50212 – Valid till May 24, 2028
- New Zealand First Aid Certificate – January 2025
- Cultural Competency Online Course – January 2025
- HDC Code of Rights Online Course – January 18, 2025
- Code of Conduct and Professional Boundaries – January 2025
- Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) Certificate – February 2025
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dhuvaafaru Health Centre
12.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Hulhumale Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse
Yashoda Super Specialty Hospital
04.2013 - 04.2015
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) -
Wesley Institute of Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
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