CAREER OBJECTIVES

Licenced Registered Nurse with over 3 years of critical care and surgical

Unit experience seeking full-time registered nurse position in a reputed,

well established organisation where I am able to deliver my knowledge to

the organisation by providing exceptional patient care.

To support the health care system by working as part of the team in

providing highest quality of health

care to the client by utilizing the knowledge, experience and passion in

nursing care.

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KEY SKILLS

. Distinguish between normal and abnormal developmental and age related

physiological and behavioural changes in acute, critical and chronic

illness.

. Assess the impact of illness or injuries on patients' health,

function, growth, development, nutrition, sleep, rest, quality of life

or family, social and educational relationships.

. Educate patients on procedures prior to surgery, adjusting treatment

plans, and teaching them about post-operative self-care.

. Understanding of proper positioning techniques, anaesthetic procedures

and medications.

. Knowledge to perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic

cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and

other condition stabilising interventions.

. EKG skills, able to read and interpret 5-lead EKG strips on a regular

basis.

. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to relate within the

interdisciplinary team and across disciplines and agencies.

. Critical thinking, prioritization, time management and effective

documentation skills.

. Self-motivated, uses own initiative and willing to make decisions.

. Able to prioritise workload (self and others), allocate work and meet

deadlines.

. Able to recognise and work within the limits of own competence and

deliver care based on best available evidence or best practice.

. Works well in stressful situations and able to respond effectively to

challenging situations.

. Maintains clear and accurate records of assessments made, nursing care

and treatment delivered and how effective these have been.

. Complies at all times with Health and Safety regulations and takes

responsibility for health and safety of self and others at all times.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

July 2014 - Till date l Full Time Registered Nurse l Cardiothoracic,

Vascular and Urology Ward (6B) l The Canberra Hospital l Web-

http://health.act.gov.au/health-services/canberra-hospital/

December 2012 - September 2013 l Full Time Registered Nurse l Medical and

Surgical Unit l Matthew Hospital l Web- http://www.matthewhospital.com/

November 2011 - November 2012 l Full Time Registered Nurse l Medical and

Surgical Ward l Yashoda Hospital l Web- http://www.yashodahospitals.com/

June 2010 - September 2011 l Full Time Registered Nurse l Cardio Thoracic

Vascular Surgery Intensive Therapy Unit (Adult, Paediatric, Neonatal) l

Manipal Hospital l Web- http://www.manipal hospitals.com/

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

. Well experienced in critical care and surgical nursing.

. Set up, operate or monitor invasive equipment and devices including

colostomy or tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, pacing

wires, intercostal drainage, gastrointestinal tubes and central lines.

. Operate heart monitors, EKG machines and pacemakers and educate

patients on heart diseases risk factors and the health benefits of

diet and exercise.

. Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic

and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patient's responses

and changing care plans accordingly.

. Closely monitor patients receiving epidural analgesia focussing on

safe administration, pain intensity, sedation score and identifying

and managing adverse reactions or complications.

. Cared patients on ionotropic supports, PCA, sedative-analgesics-

hypnotic-anaesthetics, mechanical ventilation, blood products.

. Monitor telemetry and respond to calls and emergent, life-saving

situations.

. Administer blood and blood product transfusion or intravenous

infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.

. Observe behaviour and symptoms and report changes to on-call

physicians.

. Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to

coordinate transitions and referrals.

. Helps patients return to their highest level of functioning and also

provide dignity and respect in end-of-life decision making and care.

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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

. AHPRA Registration Number - NMW0001869591

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TRAININGS

2013 - Initial Registration for Overseas Registered Nurses - Institute of

Health and Nursing Australia

2005 - 2009 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing & Midwifery - Mother Vannini

College of Nursing, NTR University of Health Sciences.

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INSERVICE EDUCATION

I had actively participated in Staff Development Programs and assessments

in managing Intercostal Drainage, VAC dressing, Venipuncture, IV

cannulation, Fire and Safety, Infection control, Occupational Health and

Safety, and BLS certification by which I maintain, improve and broaden my

knowledge, expertise and competence, and develop the personal and

professional qualities required throughout my profession.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFICIENCIES

. Ventilator care

. Telemetry

. Intravenous therapy

. Basic Life Support (BLS)

. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

. Intra-aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

. Manual Handling

. Clinical Transfusion Practice

. Medication Safety

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REFERENCES

KAREN SWEENY

Clinical Nurse Coordinator DIVYA SEETHILAL

Orthopaedic, ENT, Maxillofacial Ward Clinical Development Nurse

(5B) Cardio thoracic, Vascular and Urology

The Canberra Hospital Ward (6B)

Yamba Drive, ACT 2606 The Canberra Hospital

acpbyu@r.postjobfree.com Yamba Drive, ACT 2606

acpbyu@r.postjobfree.com

NEETHU FRANCIS KURIKALA

Unit 55, Dover Court, 12 Albermarle Place, Philip, ACT 2606

Email: acpbyu@r.postjobfree.com

M: 046*-***-***

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