CATHERINE THAYIL
Nurse Specialist
Riyadh
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Hema/Onco Infusion Nurse
King Fahad Medical City
Riyadh
07.2019 - Current
- Pediatric Oncology treatment unit -Chemotherapy Unit/Radiation Therapy Nurse
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of Type pediatric patients.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely and within office settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Staff Nurse
Dallah Hospital
Riyadh
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Staff Nurse
Lariosa Clinic and Hospital
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
Staff Nurse
Surallah Community Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing - Nursing, Adult Health- On progress
St.Paul University
Philippines12.2021
Bachelor Of Science Nursing - Nursing
Notre Dame of Marbel University
South Cotabato, Philippines03.2014
Skills
- Pediatric Hematology Oncology
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Infusion Medication Administration
- Operational Procedures
- PICC Lines
- Infection Control Procedures
- Leadership Abilities
- Central Venous Lines
- Cancer Patient Management
- Treatment Planning and Implementation
- Infusion Pumps
Additional Information
References:
Dr. Abdulwahed Barnawi
Neuro Spinal Surgeon/ Consultant Dallah Hospital
Prince Sultan Military Medical City Dr_barnawi@yahoo.com
0503315270
Dr. Abdel Hameid Abdullahi Mohammed
Neuro Spinal Surgeon/ Consultant
Dallah Hospital abdelhameid_mohamed@yahoo.com
0568460778
Jane Palmares
Charge Nurse
King Fahad Medical City
0592833872
Timeline
Pediatric Hema/Onco Infusion Nurse
King Fahad Medical City
07.2019 - Current
Staff Nurse
Dallah Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2019
Staff Nurse
Surallah Community Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse
Lariosa Clinic and Hospital
02.2015 - 07.2015
Master Of Science In Nursing - Nursing, Adult Health- On progress
St.Paul University
Bachelor Of Science Nursing - Nursing
Notre Dame of Marbel University
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