Registered Nurse Nursing

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JIJU SATHAR

***-***, ***** ********** ****, Heidelberg Heights, Melbourne, Victoria 3081

Mobile: +614********, Email:******@*****.***

Date of Birth: 28th February 1987, Passport No. M0124336 CAREER OBJECTIVE: To pursue the challenging position as Registered Nurse Div-1 in a professionally dynamic Australian organization with a potential to contribute to its growth and enhance my skills in the nursing field.

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

Highly organised nursing professional having 4 years 9 months of experience in nursing with post-graduation in Psychiatric nursing, advanced communication and time management skills. Maintaining strong reputation for achieving high level of quality patient centred care.Enthusiastic and adaptable with the ability to think rationally and with positive attitude.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

05/2016 – 07/2016 NMBA approved bridging program (IRON program) Institute of Health and Nursing Australia.Heidelberg Heights. VIC 05/2010 – 05/2012 Masters of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing), PSG College of Nursing (Dr. M.G.R. Medical University), Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

09/2004 – 10/2008 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Shrinidhi College of Nursing (Rajiv Gandhi University), Bangalore, Kerala, India PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSES

Registration/License Registration Number Validity

AHPRA-Registered Nurse (Div 1) Undergoing IRON Programme Expected to be completed on

01/07/16.

NA

Karnataka Nursing Council Reg. Nurse/Midwife : 17077 Life time Membership The Tamilnadu Nurse & Midwives

Council

Reg. Nurse : 101977

Reg. Midwife : 106017

Life time Membership

The Kerala Nurses and Midwives

Council

Reg. Nurse/Midwife : 7828 Life time Membership

The Trained Nurses Association of

India

No: 224579/LMT Life time Membership

Working with Children Check, Vic

(V)

No: 0698712A-01 11/05/2021

AFP Ref : 2453494PC

Dated : 02/05/2016

Indian Driving License No: 19/1136/2007 17/05/2034 2

WORK EXPERIENCE HISTORY

1. REGISTERED NURSE (Full-time) : 03.09.2015 to 24.04.2016 Psychiatric Unit, Southern Institute of Medical Sciences, Ponnambi, Vellarada, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, 695505 (330 bedded Hospital)

Job Summary

Provided priority direct patient care to 10-15 patients in a shift.

Held overall charge of Psychiatric Unit during evening and night shifts.

Participated as nurse executive member in developing hospital protocols.

Early identification of clinical deterioration of critical illness and intervened appropriately.

Pioneered and mental awareness programs in hospital for patients and families.

Legally appropriate documentation as per institutional policy.

Actively involved in clinical research and staff development programme. 2. Psychiatric Nursing Lecturer cum Psychiatric Nurse (Full-time) : 02.07.2012 to 01.09.2015 Westfort College of Nursing, Pottore, Thrissur, India – 680581 Job Summary

Planned and delivered class room training for Bachelor of Nursing students and Master of Nursing students

Clinical instructor for students and staff in Psychiatric units and Medical wards.

Supervised and assessed nursing students in various clinical settings.

Functioned effectively in rendering bedside nursing care to patients in psychiatric units along with the staffs and students.

Participated in curriculum development and organised in service training programs

Actively involved in taking up academic and institutional responsibilities and support all departments whenever in need is highly appreciable.

3. POST GRADUATION IN NURSING (Psychiatric Nursing) 31.05.2010 – 31.05.2012 P.S.G. College of Nursing, Tamilnadu, India (Dr. M.G.R. Medical Uniiversity) As a master of Nursing student, I have practiced in clinical settings such as medical/surgical wards and ICU’s, emergency department and various psychiatric settings include PSG Psychiatric ward, Vazhikatti Mental Health Centre, Home for Children and Adult, Observation home, Mother ThereasaIllam, Kasthurba Gandhi Deaddiction Centre, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences(NIMHANS).

Job Summary

Psychiatric ward and other settings oriented course with 12 hours of clinical duty in Psychiatry and general hospital settings with only 1 day off per week.

Provide nursing care to patients in acute setting and to other people who are psychologically challenged in hospital and community residential settings.

Academic writing on ‘Mental Health problems in India’ as part of term paper.

Post graduate dissertation on ‘Assessment of sensation seeking behaviour among adolescents’.

Mentoring and supervising undergraduate students in clinical setting and involve in theory calss and demonstration for undergraduate students.

4. REGISTERED NURSE (Full-time) : 01/04/2009 – 30/4/2010 VIMS Speciality Hospitals, Marthahalli, Bangalore, India 560037 Job Summary

Provided direct nursing care to 4-5 patients during day shifts & 8-10 patients during night duty

Provided evidence based prioritized holistic nursing care.

Worked as an effective team member, liaising with other health team members & family.

Involved in emergency management of patients with medical and surgical conditions

Maintained adequate patient and ward related documents, records and reports.

Participated in clinical education and clinical research. 3

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Organized state level conference on ‘Strategies to Promote Organ Donation’ and participated in National conference on ‘Psychodynamics of Abuse & Neglect’ during my post-graduation in psychiatric Nursing

Conducted 12th Annual National conference of International Society for Psychiatric Nurses(ISPN) on Dissociative Disorder.

Done paper presentation on my dissertation topic ‘Sensation seeking behaviour among adolescents’ during 12th Annual National conference of ISPN.

Held national and state level administrative positions in nurse associations during my study and work period.

Initiated and coordinated medical, psychiatric camps and psychiatric outreach programmes during my study and work period.

SKILLS ATTAINED

CLINICAL SKILLS

Basic life support, 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, picccare, 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

Successfully Completed a Short term Course on M.S.Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Internet, DTP conducted

by Regional Computer College.

Proficient in computer programmes, emails, online databases like PubMed, emims, CINAHL, various software and applications.

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

IELTS (Academic, British Council)

Test Date: 14th Nov 2015, Centre IN001, Candidate No: 067826, TRF No. 151N067826SATJ001A Test Results: Listening 7.5, Reading 8.5, Writing 7, Speaking 7, Overall Band Score 7.5. Proficient in four Languages (English, Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil) EQUIPMENT USED

Observation machine, Mobility and transfer assist (various hoist, patslide, slidesheet), 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

BLS CPR First aid (Australian resuscitation Council) – 26.05.2016 at IHNA college, Melbourne

Online course conducted by Blood Safe (e-learning Australia) - Successfully completed the following courses.

05/2016: Hand Hygiene

05/2016: Medication calculation and administration

05/2016: Open Disclosure

05/2016: Patient Blood Management

05/2016: Clinical Transfusion Practice

05/2016: Perioperative bleeding prevention and control 4

National conference of Indian Society for Psychiatric Nurses – 25,26,27 March 2013

Research Methodology – 05/2010 – 05/2012

Infection prevention – 10/07/2008

Update in CPR for Nurses – 26.05.2016

Psychodynamic of Abuse and Neglect – 02/2012

GAPS IN PRACTICE HISTORY

No relevant gaps in my practice history since graduation and basic registration. WORK RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA

I require employer sponsored Visa.

REFERENCES

1. Ms. Jenny Hopkins

Nurse educator

IHNA (Melbourne Campus)

Email : *****@****.***.**

Ph:+614********

2. Prof. Mrs. Shirley Prakash

Principal cum Head of the Institution,

Westfort College of Nursing

Thrissur, India 680581

Email: ******@*****.***

Mobile: 093********

3. Dr. Shree. C.A. Mohan

Chairman and Founder Director

Southern Institute of Medical Sciences

Ponnambi, Vellarada PO, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

Ph. 047********, E-Mail – ****@********.***

Further references can be made available upon request. DECLARATION

This curriculum vitae is true and correct as at 28.05.2016 Jiju Sathar

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