VILSY SUSAN GIJO
BRAMPTON
Summary
Myself seeking for a position as a Public Social Worker in care homes.
Over 7 years & 9 months of experience as a Registered Nurse in various departments. Current Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit Experience. Please keep calm and professional during times of critical need. Proven record of reliability and responsibility, excellent team player, and very supportive. Develop very good rapport with patients, family, and other healthcare team members. Possess good communication skills. Excellent in computer applications, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Current BCLS, ACLS (Saudi Heart Association). Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse –Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (Full Time)
KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY RIYADH
12.2015 - 09.2022
- Performs comprehensive assessment for cardiac patient, develops and prioritizes plan of care, ensures efficient implementation of the care plain and evaluates response to care
- Identifies acute and chronic conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability
- Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members in coordinating the plan of care of all cardiac patients known or newly diagnosed and facilitating patient outcomes
- Meets patient's Emotional, Psychological, and Cultural Values needs and increase the patient's confidence through good communication
- Provides comprehensive patient care including but not limited to; Provides timely noting and implementation of treatments and investigations per Physician's order and CCU standing orders
- Provides timely comprehensive cardiovascular assessment to all patients and as per patient's condition
- Ensures timely completion of diagnostic investigation through communication to the concerned department and facilitate safe transfer
- Performs Cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedure like ECG tracing according to patient needs and as per Physician's order
- Assists the cardiologist in performing Echocardiography for the patients if done at the unit
- Monitors and prevents complications by performing sterile dressing change of wound and invasive lines, regular hygienic care, and providing bed mobilization based on established policy
- Manages pain and sedation following established hospital guidelines
- Provides pre-operative and post-operative care per policies and procedures
- Prepares patients posted for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory procedures like Coronary Angiography, implantation of Cardiac Devices, insertion of invasive hemodynamic monitoring like IABP, ECMO, Electrophysiology studies, and patients posted for CT Angiogram
- Interprets results of cardiovascular related investigation and monitoring and communicate abnormal results to physician for immediate intervention
- Implements interventions to support the patient with a rapid deteriorating physiologic condition
- Initiates and coordinates CODE BLUE procedure as necessary
- Initiate's and/ or evaluate peripheral IV lines
- Evaluates existing drainage systems in place
- Initiates cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, non-invasive blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
- Assists in invasive interventions or procedures to support patient in regaining physiologic stability including but not limited to intubation, central line insertion, tube insertion, temporary pacing insertion, external pads application, and lumbar puncture
- Recognizes cardiac arrhythmias
- Performs intervention as per physician's order, ACLS Algorithms and CCU standing orders
- Manages and operates dialysis machine and initiates continuous renal replacement Therapy (CRRT) as per physician's order
- Performs thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal/ telephone communications while maintaining patient confidentiality
- Facilitates the patient's transition between and within health care settings, such as admitting, transferring and discharging patients
- Coordinates with charge nurse regarding patient's referral and facilitates transfer to other hospital
- Provides health instructions to patient/ family appropriate to patient's needs values; and cognitive level
- Manages and operates lifesaving equipment's safely
- Ensures function of equipment and report malfunction and error to the charge nurse
- Follows infection control precautions and safety protocol to ensure safe environment for patients, families, and health care workers
- Participates in quality improvement activities to monitor and improve standards of nursing practice
- Assists in the orientation of new personal
- Acts as preceptor and /or resource for new employees, trainees and other employees
- Participates in the checking of medications and supplies, checking of crash cart, floor stock, and instrument set
- Demonstrates accountability for ongoing learning needs, completion of annual education requirements and competencies to enhance professional growth
- Meets all core generic and unit specific competencies
- Updates knowledge through participating in Unit CNE, Hospital CNE and Institutional Lectures
- Adheres to KSMC policies and procedure especially the infection control policies and patient safety guidelines
- Follows proper dress code according to KSMC policy
- Participates in nursing improvement activities and contributes to the growth of the unit
- Performs duties/ assignments related to the unit scope of service.
Registered Nurse
ANANTHAPURI HOSPITALS & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Deliver safe direct care to assigned groups of patients, under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Work within Hospital, Nursing division and departmental policies
- Use nursing processes to work in collaboration with the health care team
- Administer medication, including intravenous mediation via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
- Assist with special tests and procedures
- Maintain a safe comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
- Develops, coordinates and implements transfer or discharge planning throughout episode of care
- Enhance professional growth and development by participating in educational programs and workshops.
Education
Personal Support Worker -
Medix College Of Health Care
Brampton, Canada 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Archana College of Nursing
Alappuzha, India01.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
Professional License
- RN Registration 54598, Kerala Nurses and Midwifes Council, India
- 16-RN-0039941, Saudi Commissions for Health Specialties
References
Available on request
Timeline
Registered Nurse –Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (Full Time)
KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY RIYADH
12.2015 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
ANANTHAPURI HOSPITALS & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
07.2011 - 04.2012
Personal Support Worker -
Medix College Of Health Care
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Archana College of Nursing
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