NISHA PILLAI

Nishalayam, Komalloor P.O, Charummoodu Via, Alppuzha, Kerala, India, 690505. Ph-+91-815******* (mobile), +91-479******* (landline): acru9w@r.postjobfree.com

Professional summary

Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to delivering top-quality patient care.

Registration/ Licenses

Registered Nurse Div 1, Approved by AHPRA

No: NMW0001981894

Registered nurse and midwife, approved by The Karrnataka Nursing Council, India.

Reg. No:02N1116

Registered nurse and midwife, approved by The Kerala Nursing Council, India

Reg No:702

Skill Highlights:

Relevant knowledge and clinical experience.

Effective policy and program implementation

Confident and enthusiastic caregiver

Infection control standards expert

Surgical procedures comprehension

Team leadership skills

Work efficiently and effectively as an individual and as a team

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexible to work on a 24/7 rotating roaster

Confidence and knowledge in the usage of computer applications including Excel, MS word and internet.

Education and Training:

Year : 2015 (11th May 2015 to 15th July2015)

Course : Entry Programme for Internationally qualified registered nurses

Board : AHPRA, Vic

Institution : Sunraysia College of Health and Nursing, Mildura, Victoria

Year : 2013

Course : Post Basic in Advanced Critical Care nursing (part time)

Institute : Medvarsity, Apollo Group of Hospitals, Hyderabad.

Year : 2002-2006

Qualification : Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Board : Karnataka Nursing Council

Institution : Kempegowda Institute of Nursing, Karnataka, India.

Year : 2013 December

Qualification : IELTS (Scores: Listening – 8.5, Reading – 8, Writing – 7, Speaking -7 ).

Professional Experience

1.Student Nurse, Mildura Base Hospital, Mildura, Victoria

(Medical Ward)

Duties and Responsibilities as a student nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse

Assessment and identification of patient needs

Obtaining vital signs and reporting them to the preceptor if they are not within normal range

Administering medications ( oral, IV, IM, sub cutaneous, SL) under supervision.

Administer Oxygen, perform ECG, catheterization and other procedures

Perform basic patient care

Communicate with patients, doctors, other multi- disciplinary team and preceptors

Participate in clinical and non -clinical teaching sessions to sharpen knowledge, skills and experience.

Perform admission and discharge procedures and participate in various referral services

Educating the patients and the families about self-care and available support systems

Perform complete assessment of patients undergoing various procedures.

Identifying complications and activating MET call and Code blue as per hospital policies

To work as a team with interdisciplinary health care team and to advocate for patients.

2.Full time Registered Nurse (Emergency Room ICU)

Amrita Institute of Medical Science, Kerala, India

24/04/2014- 24/04/2015

A 1450 bedded tertiary hospital with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade and International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001-2008) accreditation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment and identification of patient needs

Assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients

Prioritize patients’ needs and care.

Document presenting problems and medical history, allergies, vital signs

Perform baseline procedures like collection of blood samples, administering oxygen, performing ECG's

Perform procedures like intravenous cannulation, urinary catheterization, nasogatric tube insertion

Perform basic nursing care

Assisting in procedures like Arterial and central line insertion, cardioversion, defibrillation, intubation, chest tube insertion

Look after patients on invasive and non -invasive ventilation

Display effective teamwork in caring all patients and lending helping hands.

Act as a patient advocate during physician’s rounds

Support junior staffs and students

Work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.

Attend regular in-service training to be updated with knowledge and skills with updated care and use of updated technological devices.

3.Full time Registered Nurse ( ICU)

Prince Court Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

28/07/2010 – 31/12/2013

A 277-bedded private health-care facility located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assessment, monitoring and providing care for patients with all medical & surgical emergencies

Assessment of patients including present complaints, current haemodynamics.

Prioritizing patients according to the signs and symptoms.

Helps in the management by administering oxygen, securing IV access, conducting necessary blood investigations, ECG monitoring etc.

Performing basic nursing care

Managing patients on invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.

Administering medicines and usage equipment’s like syringe pump, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, BIPAP, CPAP, ventilator, IABP machine

Monitoring ABP and CVP

Monitoring ABG, fluid electrolyte balances.

Administration of blood products.

Follow the trust policy in providing holistic nursing care

Insertion of intravenous lines and Foley’s catheter

Transferring patients to other departments

Working in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in caring for the patients

Updating skills and knowledge by attending regular training programs.

Teaching and supporting junior staffs and student nurses.

4.Full time Registered Nurse ( Coronary Care Unit)

Fortis Escorts Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad, Haryana, India.

13/02/2008 – 03/12/2009

A 250 bedded ISO and NABH (National Accreditation Board of Hospitals and Health care providers) accredited hospital.

Duties and responsibilities

Well versed with equipment’s like non-invasive Ventilators, Invasive ventilators,12 Lead ECG, Defibrillators, Pacemakers, Syringe pumps & Infusion pumps, IABP machines, ABG machines.

Monitoring and caring for patients with intubation, during ventilation & after extubation, tracheotomy, and major surgeries.

ABP, CVP - handling and monitoring

Psychological support of patient and family

Ensuring smooth functioning of the designated work

I.V. Cannulation, Foley’s catheterization, Ryle’s tube insertion, ABG analysis.

Assisting in intubation, central line and arterial line insertion

Emergency management

Assessing physical and psycho-social needs of the patient

Monitoring fluid and electrolyte balance

Administration of blood products.

Manage emergency situation i.e. insert IV line, take ECG, Asses Patients Level of Consciousness, administer oxygen, and administer CPR.

Assist with Lumbar puncture, Suturing, Suture Removal

Administration of Total parental nutrition

Promotion of health & preventive care

Time management

Effective leadership display as a team leader

Teaching and guiding junior staffs and colleagues.

REFERENCES

1) Mrs. Reena Joseph

SCHN Course Coordinator

Mildura Base Hospital

Contact- 043********

Email- acru9w@r.postjobfree.com

2)Mrs. Dawn Gobbo

SCHN Course Coordinator

Mildura Base Hospital

Contact- 040*******

Email- acru9w@r.postjobfree.com

3)Ms.TanPhaik Hong

Managing Director

Princecourt Medical Centre

Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

Contact- 006**********

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