Beena Mathew
Whitby,Canada
Summary
A caring, enthusiastic, well-motivated and confident professional who has a comprehensive understanding of how to deliver high quality care to the patients. Beena has extensive experience of working with patients of all ages and who suffer from many different conditions. She has a passion to succeed, a proven track record of achievement and knows exactly what it takes to make a difference. A lifelong learner she does everything possible to keep up to date with the latest developments in patients care, hygiene and the general nursing profession.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Inpatient Medicine
Lakeridge Health
Oshawa
08.2022 - Current
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals and medical staff that includes doctors, nurses, pharmacist, occupational therapy and physiotherapist
- Well experienced nurse in assisting patients since admission till discharge which includes the diagnosis, observation, testing and treatment of vulnerable patients across the full cycle of their healthcare
- Perform complete health assessment including vital signs at the time of admission and during the phase of care
- Administer medications via various routes as advice by the MRP
- Perform nursing procedures such as IV insertion, initiating and ongoing monitoring of patients with TPN, insulin administration, blood transfusion, NG tube and Foleys catheter insertion
- Asses the progression of wounds, change wound dressing and document accordingly
- Perform skin assessment and reposition the patients as needed
- Monitor the patients intake output, perform nutritional assessment and notify the dietician if needed
- Prepare patients for various diagnostic test and surgeries
- Taking care of patients who have chest tubes, drains and ostomy
- Assist with ADL’s and help the patients with their mobility
- Create nursing care plan and make changes during the progression of the disease
- Educate the patients and families during the phase of care and at the time of discharge
- Supervise and give assignments for the team members that include RPN and PSW
- Caring for patients with Myocardial- infraction, cardiac disorders, Asthma, diabetes, pancreatitis, liver dysfunction and Stroke
- Act as a team member and a team leader in emergencies and activation of a code
- Document the changes in the clients condition, and given treatment based on LH policies and CNO practice standards
Registered Nurse Neuro Surgical ICU
St. Johns Hospital
Kattappana, India
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked as a registered Nurse providing care in acute hospital in the department of Neuro-Surgical ICU
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated individualized nursing care plans
- Assisted physicians when examining and treating patients after recording vital signs accurately
- Performed excellently basic and complex nursing procedures as prescribed
- Acted as patient advocate; assessed patient’s status and notified physicians of clinical changes
- Observed and responded to patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs
- Ensured all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures
- Performed periodic audits of supplies and medications
Registered Nurse OR
IGM Hospital
Male, Maldives
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Worked as an OR nurse by providing comprehensive nursing care for patients intra-peri and post-operative care
- Assisted physician in different surgeries as the role of circulating nurse and scrub nurse
- Conducted pre and post-operative education for patients with different type of surgical procedures worked in the post-operative recovery room
- Prepared operating room for patient/procedure and provided care for patients before, during and after surgery and provided pre and post-operative care to patients with different disease conditions
- Worked in the post-operative recovery room and handled adults and children with different types of surgical procedures
- Worked as a day surgery staff and handled emergency situations pre, intra and post-operative clients in the operation room
- Possess extensive experience in providing patients with post-operative care and exhibit specialized knowledge of sterilization techniques
- Collaborating with surgical teams and other medical professionals on patient medication and post-surgery care
- Updating patient files and medical record
Education
POST BASIC BSC - NURSING
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
BANGLORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA09.2015
DIPLOMA IN NURSING -
ST.JOHNS COLLEGE OF NURSING
KATTAPPANA, KERALA, INDIA01.2009
Skills
- ICU
- Inpatient Care
- Accident and Emergency
- Infection Control
- Cardiac Care
- Dealing with Emergencies
- OR
- IV insertion
- Administering Medication
- Health care consultation
- Diabetes management
- Oncology and Nephrology
- Rehabilitation
Certification
- Life Membership, College of Nurses of Ontario – RN
- BCLS
- Registered Nurse License, Karnataka State Nursing Council, Bangalore, India
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
Timeline
Registered Nurse Inpatient Medicine
Lakeridge Health
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Neuro Surgical ICU
St. Johns Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse OR
IGM Hospital
09.2009 - 09.2013
POST BASIC BSC - NURSING
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DIPLOMA IN NURSING -
ST.JOHNS COLLEGE OF NURSING