CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am looking forward to pursue the position of a registered nurse Div 1 in an environment where I can make a difference and not just be another number on payroll, having the energetic pace and ability to scale the peaks of professional excellence.

FUTURE CAREER ASPIRATIONS

To update my knowledge and skills in nursing through ongoing research and experiences being a part of health care delivery system.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a highly organised nursing professional with Masters in mental health nursing, advanced communication and time management skills. I always maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of quality patient centred care. I am enthusiastic and adaptable with the ability to think rationally as well as a great team worker with positive attitude.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATION

INSTITUTION

YEAR

NMBA approved bridging program (IRON program)

Institute of Health and Nursing Australia. Heidelberg Heights. VIC

29.03.2016 to 27.05.2016

Master of Science in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing)

T.John College Of Nursing, Bangalore, India

2011- 2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Alva’s College Of Nursing, Mangalore, India

2005- 2009

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSES

Registration/License

Registration Number

AHPRA-Registered Nurse (Div 1)

NMW0002038839

The Karnataka State Nursing council

MSc nursing:007946

BSc nursing:021593

Working With Children Check, Vic (V)

0665195A-01

Expires on: 07.04.2021

Indian Driving License

5/6114/2005

WORK EXPERIENCE HISTORY

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NURSE(IRON) 26.04.2016 to 27.05.2016

Robinvale District Health Services,128 Latji Road, Robinvale, VIC 3549

JOB SUMMARY

Provided direct care to the patients in acute ward well as in the age care under supervision of preceptor RN as per ANMC National Competency Standards.

Maintained accurate and legally appropriate documentation pertaining to facility protocols.

Provided direct priority based nursing care to 3-4 patients following clinical handover (Individual/Group) and under preceptor supervision.

Mobility and transfer assessment and proper use of mobility assist equipment.

Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making ability, accountability and knowledge regarding nursing care.

Sought clarity regarding uncertain issues and concerns.

Participated in continuing educational activities.

Ensured patient safety and comfort by communication, patient assessment and equipment checks and prioritised and delivered nursing care on a time frame basis.

Demonstrated emergency management skills using critical thinking and decision making ability.

Provided complex dressing and wound management.

Took over post-operative patients from recovery and initiated comprehensive, patient centred nursing care and demonstrated various nursing procedures and use of equipment as per the prioritised plan.

Demonstrated accountability and knowledge regarding care of allotted patients.

Performed legally appropriate documentation pertaining to situation.

Maintained being effective team member with collaborative professional relations.

REGISTERED NURSE (full time) 01.02.2010 to 31.03.2011,

Alva’s Health Center, Medical Surgical Ward

Alva’s Health Centre is a 300 bedded hospital with all Medical and Surgical Specialities and with a well equipped Pathological and Biochemical Laboratory and Radiology Unit.

JOB SUMMARY

Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients through effective communication.

Carry out the admission, discharge and transfer in/out procedure of patients posted for various Medical procedures.

Receive the patients and implement nursing care as per Doctors order.

Plan and implement discharge teaching to the patient.

Providing nursing care for 8 to 10 patients during each shift.

Administration of drug and maintenance of chart.

Administration of drug through various infusion devices like syringe pump, infusion pump etc.

Maintain the nutritional needs of the patients by administering total parenteral nutrition solutions.

Providing nursing care in a comprehensive manner using multi disciplinary approach.

Performing procedures such as NG tube insertion, nasal and oral suctioning, wound care dressings, removing staples, drains, sutures, applying splint, traction, blood transfusions, Catheterization.

Maintaining aseptic Techniques and use of proper PPE.

Assist the patient to perform self-care activities.

Legally appropriate documentation as per institutional policy.

Responded to numerous volatile situations involving death of patients, earning the respect of superiors and co-workers for calm, quick thinking to restore the safety and security of patients and staff

POST GRADUATION IN NURSING (Mental Health Nursing) :

T.John College Of Nursing, Bangalore. India (Rajiv Gandhi University)

Theory hour: 300 hrs

Practical hour: 1600 hrs

As a Post Graduate Mental Health Nursing student, I have practiced in Psychiatric settings such as psychiatric emergency department, de-addiction units, psychiatric pavilions and wards, psychiatric and neurological rehabilitation ward, child and adolescent psychiatric unit, and various community settings.

DUTIES AS A POST GRADUATE IN MENTAL HEALTH NURSING STUDENT

Apply the nursing process in the care of patients with mental disorders in hospital and community

Demonstrated advanced skills/competence in nursing management of patients with mental disorders

Carried out mental status examination

Nursing management of 8 to 10 patients during the duty hours.

Provided care for special groups like children, adolescents, women, elderly, abused and neglected, people living with HIV/AIDS.

Assisted in psychiatric emergencies.

Provided nursing care to critically ill patients with mental disorders.

Utilized the recent technology and various treatment modalities in the management of patients with mental disorders

Demonstrated skills in carrying out crisis intervention.

Identified areas of research in the field of psychiatric nursing.

Mentoring undergraduate students in clinical as well as involved with theory classes

ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES PERFORMED IN MENTAL HEALTH SETTINGS

Mental status examination

Participated in various therapies; ECT

Administration of Oral, IM, IV psychotropic drugs

Assisted in CT, MRI

Demonstrated counselling, communication and Interpersonal relationship skills.

Community Survey for identifying mental health problems.

Rehabilitation therapy

VOLUNTEER REGISTERED NURSE- FULL TIME (1st August 2014 to 31st October 2015)

AMMAVEEDU, ST MARY’S RETREAT HOME, Gramattom, Kottayam, Kerala.

Ammaveedu is an old age home with 50 residents and I worked there as a volunteer worker

JOB SUMMARY

Bed and room preparation to receive and discharge residents.

Assessment and recording of patient parameters during admission.

Attending and managing emergencies.

Nusing management for patients with dementia and other elderly problems

Medication administration.

Provided rehabilitation care to the residents after hospitalization.

Assisted the resident to perform self-care activities.

Health education to residents and families including diet, exercise, medication and follow up visits.

Participated in entry and exit interviews with residents.

Delivers care as per residents need.

Participates in provision of resident activities.

Be aware of occupational health and safety requirements and report any area of Concern to the Director.

Liaise with doctors, nurses, other health care providers and the pharmacist to facilitate optimum health care and clinical practice for the residents.

Liaise with residents, family and friends and participate in the orientation of new Residents.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Research conducted on “Effectiveness of music therapy for job stress among IT professionals residing in selected urban area”. This study was conducted during my post graduation as a part of academic requirement. I initiated music therapy for the experimental group in the research (30 IT professionals) and found that this has a great effect in stress reduction.

SKILLS ATTAINED

CLINICAL SKILLS

Basic life support, Advanced life support, triaging skills as per national standards, vital signs, neurovascular assessment, pain assessment, blood sugar, urinalysis, ECG, use of bladder scanner, administration of tablets, administration of iv fluids, iv pump use, constitution and administration of antibiotics, cvc care, picc care, cannula care, iv injection, im injection, subcutaneous injection, transdermal patch, sublingual medication, eye drop administration, enema administration, suppository insertion, nebuliser use, S4 medication administration, S8 medication administration, telephonic order (2nd checker), nasal prong use, Hudson mask use; basic care such as mouth care, bed bath, skin care, bed making, nasogastric/percutaneous gastrostomy tube feeding, patient positioning, manual handling such as use of slide sheet, use of different type of hoist, 1 and 2 person assist transfers, nasogastric tube indwelling catheter insertion (male & female), idc/suprapubic care, wound dressing, suture/clips removal, drain removal, post-operative care, documentation in acute and aged care setting.(admission, discharge, shift plan, care plan and charts, medication chart, pressure ulcer/falls risk assessment, clinical folder, ACFI records)

COMPUTER SKILLS

I’m a confident user of all Microsoft office applications, email, internet etc. I am capable and proficient to document patient details according to the programme and also competent in using online databases like PubMed, emims, CINAHL, various software and applications

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

OET, Date:20.06.2015 Candidate number:104-501-301

Test Results: Listening B, Reading B, Writing B, Speaking B (Single Sitting)

Proficient in five languages (English, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Tamil)

EQUIPMENT USED

Observation machine, Mobility and transfer assist (various hoist, pat slide, slide sheet), Infusion Pump, Syringe pump, Compression devices, ECG Machine, bladder scanner, Defibrillator, Pulse oximeter, Glucometer (BGL), PCA., Ventilator,Cardiac Monitors A.B.G Machine, Vacuum Suction, Nebulizer Machine.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND SEMINARS ATTENDED

Application of nursing theories in nursing practice and research

National workshop on research methodology “Traversing pathways”

Continuing edutation programme on “incorporating genetic perspective into quality nursing practice”

National workshop on “Advanced care in oncology nursing”

Continuing education program for nurses on “ Emerging trends in primary prevention of disabilities”

Successfully completed the training in advanced cardiac life support ACLS and basic life support and CPR (theory and practical)

WORK RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA

Now I am under subclass 600 visa and I require employer sponsored Visa (457 visa).

DECLARATION

I agree that I have the physical ability to fulfil your organizations requirements as well as expectations and hereby solemnly declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Place: Melbourne SAIRA ROY

Date: 29.06.2016

REFERENCES

1) Janet Pratt

Nurse Educator and Infection Control Nurse

Robinvale District Health services

Robinvale, VIC

Mob: 040*******

Email: acvhht@r.postjobfree.com

2) Binu Joy

Nursing Unit Manager

Robinvale district health services

Robinvale, Vic

Ph: 50518158

Email: acvhht@r.postjobfree.com

3) Dr.B.A Yathi Kumara Swamy Gowda

Nursing Superintendent

Alvas Health Centre

Moodbidri,Mangalore

India

Mob. +91-984**-*****

4) Gladish George

Principal

T.John College of Nursing

Bangalore, Karnataka

India.

Mob.+91-984**-*****

5) M.I.Thomas

Chairman

Ammavedu

Gramattom, Kottayam

Kerala, India

Ph: +91-944**-*****

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