VINEETHA PONNALAYAM VINCENT
Registrred Nurse
Whangarei
Summary
Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more 15 years' expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (PACU)
DUBAI ACADEMIC HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
05.2011 - Current
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Maintained safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines
- Decreased medication errors by administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues and acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback..
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Staff Nurse
EMS MEMORIAL HOSPITALl(NABH, ISO 9001-2000)
04.2009 - 09.2010
- Intensive Coronary Care Unit
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Implemented medications via oral IM and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- 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.
Staff Nurse
Manipal Hospital (NABH, JCIA – USA ACCREDIATED)
02.2007 - 07.2008
- Cardiac and Cardio Thoracic Ward
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
East West College of Nursing
BANGALORE10.2005
Skills
- Analytical, dedicated and patient-focused individual with willingness to learn new skills and techniques in clinical setting
- Flexible team player and excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to change
- Caring and compassionate, committed to working with variety of patient populations to provide quality healthcare
- Seek challenging growth oriented and self-motivated career position
- Airway Management
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate Care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
- Vital signs and Cardiac monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Health Education
- Electronic Medical Records Maintenance
- IV Insertion and IV Fluid Administration
- Shift In charge
- Preceptor for new staffs
- Medication and narcotic inventory
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) provider
- Basic Life Support (BLS) provider
- Exposure to: Epic Electronic Medical Records
Duties Responsibilities
Manage recovery of patient’s post-surgery including IV and medication administration. Closely monitor patient for signs of surgical complications in recovery room.
Maintain flexibility with scheduling and job assignments in order to cover patient needs.
Assesses patient’s health condition and needs based on their physical, mental, social and familial circumstances.
Analyses patient needs through comprehensive data pertaining to each patient’s pain, symptoms and support system - then formulates a tailored plan of care accordingly.
Provides comprehensive, direct and individualized patient care through evidenced-based knowledge and clinical nursing practice.
Demonstrates critical thinking abilities to accurately assess the patients’ health, detect any changes in symptoms, health or pain, and responds to changes in an appropriate and timely manner.
Equipment Handled: Cardiac Monitor, Blood and Fluid Warmer, Syringe, infusion and PCA Pump, Suction Machine, ABG Analyzer Thermometer, Pulse ox meter, Stethoscope, Nebulizer, Glucometer, Crash Cart, Defibrillator, Oxygen equipment and apparatus, ECG Machine, Ventilator, DVT Machine, Laparoscopic Tower, Electrosurg- ical Unit, Tourniquet.
Background - Date Of Birth
20/05/1984
Organization
DUBAI ACADEMIC HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse (PACU)
References
Available upon request.
Additional Information
EQUIPMENTS HANDLED
- Crash Cart
- Defibrillator
- Cardiac Monitors
- Thermometer
- Syringe and Infusion pumps
- Pulse Oximeter
- ECG Machine
- Glucometer
- Nebulizer
- Blood Warmer
- Suction Apparatus
- DVT Machine
- Laparoscopic Towers
- ESU
- Tourniquets
- Ventilators
Timeline
Registered Nurse (PACU)
DUBAI ACADEMIC HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
05.2011 - Current
Staff Nurse
EMS MEMORIAL HOSPITALl(NABH, ISO 9001-2000)
04.2009 - 09.2010
Staff Nurse
Manipal Hospital (NABH, JCIA – USA ACCREDIATED)
02.2007 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
East West College of Nursing
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