DHANALAKSHMI MUNUSAMY
Registered Nurse
**************.**@*****.*** 856-***-****
**** ******** ***, ***** ******, NJ
PROFILE
A position as a Register Nurse/Nursing Instructor in a Hospital/Educational Institution where I can make the most of my nursing education and training, in addition to my interpersonal skills to provide nursing care to the patients or the highest level of training to a student.
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2021 – till now
Mar 2021 to Nov 2021
Dec 2018 – Aug 2019 Registered Nurse, Arista care, cherry hill, New jersey, USA
• Obtained and prepared patient health records for doctors to evaluate.
• Administered medicines and intravenous fluids to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Assisted patients in laboratory and diagnosis tests.
• Monitored blood pressures, temperatures, and vital signs at regular intervals.
• Operated oxygen apparatus, Spiro meters and other diagnosis equipment.
• Observed and reported all symptoms and reactions of patients to treatment interventions.
• Assisted and supported registered nurse, physician, or doctor in patient care deliveries.
Nov 2021- Sep 2022 Nursing Instructor, Jersey college of Nursing, New Jersey
• Developing and implementing the nursing curriculum
• Designing course content, lesson plans, and assessments that measure student learning outcomes.
• Ensuring that the curriculum aligns with the standards set by the nursing regulatory bodies.
• Delivering classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods
• Providing clinical instruction, supervising students during clinical rotations, and teaching clinical skills
• Evaluating student progress and providing feedback on their performance
• Identifying students who may be struggling and providing additional support and resources to help them succeed.
• Providing mentorship and support to students and helping them navigate
• Keeping up to date with advances in nursing education and incorporating them into the curriculum
• Collaborating with other nursing instructors and healthcare professionals to enhance student learning and improve the quality of nursing education.
• Promoting a culture of safety and ethical nursing practice among students.
Mar 2012 – May 2014 Nursing Tutor, Durgabai Deshmukh General Hospital and Research Centre, Chennai, TN, India
• Planning of the teaching program including an orientation program in consultation with the Principal/Vice Principal
• Planning for students’ practical experience, ward assignments and vacations in consultation with the Principal/Vice Principal.
• Planning of ward teaching program with the cooperation and collaboration of Principal/Vice Principal
• Preparation for classes and demonstrations, displays of educational material on notice board.
• Teaching of all nursing subjects.
• Guidance to students in methods of study and use of reference books and library, Individual attention to students when necessary, including individual assignments.
• Conduct of periodical and terminal tests.
• Organization of seminars, panel discussion, continuing nursing education program etc.
• Ensuring that students who go in for exanimation fulfil all requirements.
• Regular visits to the hospital wards and departments and other practice fields.
Nov 2010 – Nov 2011
Mar 2008-2010 Critical Care Course Coordinator, Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai, TN, India
• Conducted short courses such as cardiovascular nursing and Neuro Nursing
• Assisted with nurse educator to conducting induction program.
• encouraged staff nurse to join the post BSc nursing and taught the subjects.
• Monitored and evaluated the patient care services.
• conducted in-service education program for the nurses.
Cardio thoracic Nurse, Madras Medical Mission, Chennai, TN, India.
• Conduct and document patient assessments.
• Ensure that proper protocol is followed throughout surgeries.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Ensure patient safety.
• Apply wound dressings.
• Ensure that surgical instruments are sterile.
• Provide education to patients and their families.
LICENSURECE
• Register Nurse in New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• Register Nurse in India.