DURGA KALIMUTHU
Riyadh
Summary
Licensed Nurse Specialist with over 12 years of extensive Emergency & Trauma Nursing experience across Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, combining advanced clinical expertise with healthcare leadership and business management knowledge. Holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours). Highly skilled in resuscitation, acute trauma care, critical care management, and emergency preparedness within high-acuity emergency settings. Proven leadership experience as a Charge Nurse in resuscitation units, managing complex and life-threatening cases including multi-system trauma, cardiac arrests, shock syndromes, toxic exposures, stroke activations, and mass casualty emergencies. Recognized for delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate patient-centered care while maintaining excellence under pressure. Experienced in mentoring junior nurses, leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing emergency workflows, and enhancing operational efficiency and patient outcomes. Passionate about integrating clinical excellence with healthcare management strategies to improve patient care delivery, hospital operations, quality performance, and organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Specialist
King Abdulaziz Medical City
Riyadh
07.2019 - Current
- Lead resuscitation nursing care for major trauma, acute cardiac, surgical/medical emergencies, infectious diseases, and oncology crises (e.g., febrile neutropenia).
- Spearhead stroke and pulmonary embolism protocol activations, reducing door-to-needle time and improving patient outcomes.
- Manage all types of shock syndromes (hypovolemic, cardiogenic, neurogenic, anaphylactic, septic) and toxic exposures including organophosphate, radiation, and hazardous materials.
- Coordinate CTAS level 1 and 2 cases in resuscitation unit to enhance efficiency and workflow continuity.
- Train and mentor new emergency nurses in ACLS, trauma protocols, and triage systems to enhance departmental competency.
- Engaged in process improvement and patient safety initiatives to enhance care quality in emergency services.
- Participated in clinical audits, analysing practices and outcomes to identify opportunities for improving patient care.
- Allocated staff duties according to patient needs and urgency.
Registered Nurse
Sunway Medical Center
Kuala Lumpur
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Delivered emergency and resuscitation care for adult and paediatric patients.
- Collaborated with emergency physicians and administrators to enhance departmental efficiency and promote patient-centred care.
- Led team in managing narcotics, ensuring safe clinical practice and adherence to regulatory compliance.
Registered Nurse
Gleneagles Hospital
Kuala Lumpur
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Provided emergency and general care to diverse patient populations, addressing immediate health needs.
- Facilitated patient stabilization and interdepartmental transfers to maintain continuity of care and enhance safety.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
Education
Master of Business Administration - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Mahsa University
Malaysia05-2026
Diploma in Nursing - NURSING SCIENCE
Windfield International College
Malaysia07-2013
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - NURSING SCIENCE
Mahsa University College for Health and Medical Science
Malaysia05-2024
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Canadian Triage Acuity System (CTAS)
- Stroke Competency Levels 1&2
- Basic Medication Safety (BMS)
- Emergency Nurse Management
- Preceptorship Course Certification
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Bahasa Malaysia
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Malaysian Nursing Board (2013)
-Registration Number 131843
- Saudi Commission of Health Specialties (MUMARIS+) (2019)
- Registration Number 19052050
References
- Christine Manalili, +966502871324, Nurse Manager Resuscitation Unit KAMC, MNGHA, Riyadh, KSA
- Jagvinder Singh, +966508681242, Nursing Shift Supervisor, MNGHA, Riyadh, KSA
Timeline
Nurse Specialist
King Abdulaziz Medical City
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sunway Medical Center
09.2017 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Gleneagles Hospital
06.2014 - 04.2017
Master of Business Administration - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION
Mahsa University
Diploma in Nursing - NURSING SCIENCE
Windfield International College
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - NURSING SCIENCE
Mahsa University College for Health and Medical Science