Valsamma Varughese
** ******* ** - *** ****, NY *0956
***********@*****.*** - 845-***-****
I am a dedicated, dependable, well qualified registered nurse for 30 years with different levels of
clinical practice in different areas like Mother/Baby, Med/Surg., Respiratory, and Geriatrics etc.
in acute hospital and Nursing Home as a primary care nurse and as a Supervisor. I have 24 years
of experience in USA.
Core Qualifications: I am a Mother Baby Nurse for almost 20 years’ experience. I do have many
years of supervision in nursing home.
RN, B.S.N, CPR, IV CERTIFIED.
SKILLS
Assessing, planning, implementation and evaluating nursing care and strong clinical
knowledge,
Independent judgment, Expert in health teaching,supervision of nursing personnel’s and
staffing,
Prioritizing and managing deadlines,
Drug Administration and RN level dosage calculation,
Enthusiastic care giver. Organizational skill
Patient /Family advocacy
Work Experience
1987-1996 med –surg., respiratory,oncology dept in Nyack
Hospital
1996-2010 Mother/Baby in Nyack Hospital.
2010-2012 geriatrics worked in Northern River view
Nursing Home and manor nursing Home
2012 –current pediatric home care
Home/Hospital as an RN and in mid management position - 1987 to Present
Delegated staff nurses and other nursing personnel's as per their ability and according to the
acuity.
Developed nursing care plans including assessments and evaluation of postpartum mothers,
geriatrics, and Medical-surgical; post-operative and ante partum mothers and has strong
assessment skill
provided nursing care in accordance with patient care policies within the scope of practice and
procedures and commented for maintaining safety and dignity of patients including
Mother/Baby.
Coordinated with doctors and nurses to develop care plan for patient
Supervision of nurses and nursing personnel’s, staffing
Coordinated with doctors and nurses to develop care plan for patient
Supervision of nurses and nursing personnel's,
Evaluated patient care, medications, prioritized treatments documented patient histories and
maintained patient flow, Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments,
medications, discharge instructions and follow up care.
Provided nursing diagnosis and treated patients with acute and chronic health problems,
Ordered and read lab tests, X-rays, MRI, ultrasound, EKG, fetal monitoring strips,
Managed patients with I.V, chemo, and wound care,
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens,
Have good venipuncture skills,
Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team of nursing
process, covering 8-10 patients high acuity patients,
Liaised between the patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension regarding treatment
plans,
Instructed patient and family about proper discharge care and health education,
Performed new born assessments, hearing test, pku etc.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge,
Produced high quality image for referring physicians,
Managed team of medical support personnel,
can assist in minor surgical procedures .
Education
B.S.N and Diploma in Theology
Bombay University -