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Anitta Varghese

Niagara Falls,Canada

Summary

Diligent and compassionate Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in providing dynamic patient care as well as Infection control and prevention activities in Health care setting. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient centered care through constant assessment, monitoring, education and counselling. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Passionate about learning new courses and trainings to improve work skills and processes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Radiant Care Pleasant Manor
2023.07 - Current
  • Working with elderly patients and providing one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
  • Ensuring the fulfillment of individual goals and needs as instructed in the client’s support plans
  • Helping clients with leisure activities
  • Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients
  • Assisting and satisfying the social and emotional needs of a client
  • Documenting and recording daily care reports which may include resident incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration
  • Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations set by the province or territory.

Infection control department

Farwaniya hospital, Ministry of health l Kuwait
2014.08 - 2022.12
  • Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents
  • Set clear policies to improve the success of infection control measures in departments
  • Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures, and current staff interventions
  • Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends
  • Coordinated successfully and with full compliance to prevent infections according to facility and Joint Commission standards
  • Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments
  • Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures
  • Gathered and submitted data to regulatory agencies for mandatory report infections
  • Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections
  • Implemented emergency actions for especially virulent or widespread infections
  • Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis
  • Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices
  • Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection

Medical and Surgical Unit

  • Administered injections, infusions, transfusions, and dressed wounds and incisions
  • Initiated nursing interventions as per the client needs by using critical thinking skills
  • Responded to emergency situation based upon nursing standards and protocol
  • Handled patient care equipment - ventilator, infusion pump, ICD, suction, etc
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
  • Organized patient referrals and discharge planning.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lakeshore hospital
2013.06 - 2014.06
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

seven hills hospital
2010.01 - 2013.05
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, catheter insertions, and monitored responses
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plan
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of actions
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation, and competency development to further nursing education
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Nazareth hospital
2008.11 - 2009.12
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab tests.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Shekhar College of Nursing
Bangalore,India
10.2008

Skills

  • Pre and post op care
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Health assessment
  • Prioritize needs
  • Adult education
  • Medication and IV management
  • Patient care management
  • Leadership and Staff management
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Work under pressure
  • Excellent communication
  • Proficient in Medi-tech and MS office

Certification

  • College of Nurses of Ontario-RN, 24846286
  • Certification Board of Infection control and Epidemiology, CIC-127192, 07/2021
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Kuwait, 09/2014
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in India, 10/2008

Languages

Timeline

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Radiant Care Pleasant Manor
2023.07 - Current

Infection control department

Farwaniya hospital, Ministry of health l Kuwait
2014.08 - 2022.12

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lakeshore hospital
2013.06 - 2014.06

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

seven hills hospital
2010.01 - 2013.05

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Nazareth hospital
2008.11 - 2009.12

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Shekhar College of Nursing
  • College of Nurses of Ontario-RN, 24846286
  • Certification Board of Infection control and Epidemiology, CIC-127192, 07/2021
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Kuwait, 09/2014
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in India, 10/2008
Anitta Varghese