Amala Sara Varghese
Lindsay,Canada
Summary
I am an IQN with more than five years of nursing experience in different countries ,now looking for an opportunity to relocate .
I am dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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.
I am looking for a new challenge that will help me expertise further in my career and pursue advanced education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Micheal Garron hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Assess and provide care for neonates admitted in the tertiary level unit
- Initiate and continuation of oxygen therapy via CPAP, High flow etc
- Care of neonates with central lines
- Educate and assist with breastfeeding
- Accountable for nursing practice involving communication and collaboration with other health care professionals which includes medication management, client education multi-disciplinary team work etc
- Provide comprehensive assessments to develop, implement and evaluate an integrated plan of care and provide interventions that require substantial scientific knowledge, skill and clinical decision making.
Registered Nurse
Brittany House
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Effectively plan and coordinate the care required for 63 bedded rest home/hospital level /respite/dementia, interim care residents
- Developed and maintained care plan documentation
- Liaised with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Promoted an environment that respected the rights and wishes of individuals
- Provided person centred care and promoted independence
- Mentored junior and new staff
- Provided preceptorship to nurses on NETP program.
Senior Executive Nurse
Cloudnine
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Assess needs and provide nursing care for newborn babies in level II and Level III ICU
- Provided round the clock care to preterm babies, with congenital defects, and other life-threatening conditions
- Provide basic and advanced care procedures like feeds, vital signs, monitoring, documentation, TPN, resuscitation, peritoneal dialysis, Phototherapy, exchange transfusion, etc
- Able to start, monitor and terminate IV line and administer medications by accurate drug calculation
- Perform venous blood collection, catheterisation
- Assist for central lines and advanced airway
- Able to use and adjust complex equipment’s like ventilators, incubators, warmer bed, syringe pump etc
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with health care team members as well as the parents and close family members
- Provide vaccination and educate family regarding vaccination.
Staff Nurse
Narayana Health
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Provide pre and post operative nursing care for children of different age group with congenital cardiac defects
- Obtain vital signs, perform assessment, close monitoring and accurate documentation
- Provide basic and advanced nursing care
- Ostomy care
- Care of patients on mechanical ventilator
- Care of patients on Dialysis- Peritoneal, renal, CRRT
- Identify critical situation and act according to the policy and procedures of the institution
- Wound dressing and care of central lines, ICD
- Care of patients in ECMO, Chest open
- Administer medications via IV, oral, Subcut, ET, in correct dosage
- Run routine ABG/VBG, ACT, Blood sampling
- Coordinate care with various health care team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JDT College of Nursing
Calicut,India09.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
Websites
Additional Information
It would be grateful if I get an opportunity to discuss on how my skills can be helpful in meeting your organisational requirements. We can certainly carve out a way, so as to meet the mutual requirements with an opportunity for both personal and professional development. I assure you that, with my ability to adapt and learn quickly, I will be an effective team member. Looking forward to a positive reply and be a part of your organisation.
Nursing Registrations
- Kerala Nurses And Midwives council, India, 61877
- The Karnataka State Nursing Council, India, RR-BSc-6666
- New Zealand Nursing Council, New Zealand, 200626
- AHPRA, Australia
- College of Nurses Ontario, Canada, 22542054
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Limited Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Micheal Garron hospital
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
11.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Brittany House
01.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Executive Nurse
Cloudnine
07.2017 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse
Narayana Health
04.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JDT College of Nursing
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