Anjali Varghese
Rockland,ON
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ottawa General Hospital, showcasing strong clinical judgment and direct patient care. Excelled in medication and IV administration, significantly enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional documentation skills and empathy, fostering trust and respect among patients and interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ottawa General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Humber River Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Disability Support Worker
Stewart Homes
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Personal Support Worker
Providence Health Care
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Personal Support Wirker
Lotalist Retirement Home
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
Medical Surgical Nurse
RLkc Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Staff Nurse
Buraidah Central Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers to ensure smooth transitions home or to other facilities.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Registered Nurse
Holi Family Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Nursing Leadership And Management - Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, None09.2021
Community Mental Health Nursing - Nursing
Niagara College
Welland, None09.2020
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Florence Nightingale College of Nursing
India02.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ottawa General Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Humber River Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023
Disability Support Worker
Stewart Homes
09.2021 - 04.2022
Personal Support Worker
Providence Health Care
02.2021 - 01.2022
Personal Support Wirker
Lotalist Retirement Home
03.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Surgical Nurse
RLkc Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse
Buraidah Central Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Holi Family Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Nursing Leadership And Management - Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Community Mental Health Nursing - Nursing
Niagara College
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Florence Nightingale College of Nursing
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