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CELIN JOSEPH

London,Canada

Summary

Registered Nurse with over 23 years of clinical nursing experience – 6 years of RN experience in Mental health and geriatric behavioural units at Victoria Hospital in Canada. 4 years of RN experience Dearness Home LTC Canada. 6 years of RPN experience Dearness Home in LTC in Canada .4 years of RN experience in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Gynecology dept. 7 years of RN experience in medical, surgical, Peads and Ortho trauma unit in India. Seeking a position of Registered Nurse in this facility where my profound professional nursing skills of dedication, compassion, excellent communication skills, and interprofessional teamwork can be fully utilized.

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse (Unit Lead)

LHSC
12.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: This hospital is the 2nd largest hospital in Ontario state with a bed capacity of 1,200
  • This hospital has all the facilities for all departments
  • Provide outstanding nursing care to the patients as well as managing the floor as a team leader and assist staff members as required
  • Exercise sound critical thinking, nursing judgment and act according to the assessment
  • Efficient in timely reporting of any change in patients’ status to the physician as necessary and takes appropriate action
  • Consulted with the patients, interdisciplinary team, and patients’ family to ensure a coordinated plan of care to meet patients needs
  • Created and maintained patient records by collecting and documenting their healthcare information, documenting nursing observations and all interventions and care
  • Experienced in providing care to patients with cognitive impairments, progressive dementia, Alzheimer’s, substance abuse
  • Suicide attempts, bipolar disorder, and other mental health illness
  • This hospital is the 2nd largest hospital in Ontario state with a bed capacity of 1,200
  • This hospital has all the facilities for all departments

Registered Nurse (Nurse Supervisor)

Dearness Home LTC
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: This is a LTC with 213 bed capacity for all types of residents can accommodate
  • To provide a safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered direct care and service and reporting clinical incidents by using the POC system
  • To take part in various clinical audits, risk assessments and monitor the quality of clinical practice linking with the Clinical Governance structure
  • Effective communication with the multi-Disciplinary team to provide high standard of patient care
  • Contribute to the collaborative development of standard procedures, unit guidelines especially in COVID-19 infection control and service protocols
  • To create an environment in which effective learning is actively encouraged and facilitated
  • To ensure the culture, values, behaviors, and skills set within my clinical environment meet a consistently high standard
  • This is a LTC with 213 bed capacity for all types of residents can accommodate

Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)

St Joseph’s Health Care
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Company Overview: This is a 215-bed capacity Parkwood Mental Health Institute offers specialized services for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, brain injuries and other neurological conditions
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
  • Delivered individualized nursing care to individuals with complex mental health needs, concurrent disorders, and dementia
  • Conducted physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments to identify patient strength
  • Administered prescribed medications, monitored effectiveness, and provided education on medication and potential side effects
  • Pre-ECT and post-ECT care
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure smooth transition of individuals from healthcare setting to community-based support
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills
  • This is a 215-bed capacity Parkwood Mental Health Institute offers specialized services for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, brain injuries and other neurological conditions

RPN

Dearness Home LTC
08.2012 - 09.2018
  • Assessed residents’ condition, planned and implemented resident care plans
  • Observed and recorded residents’ vital signs and acted promptly
  • Experienced in Braden scale assessment and interventions
  • Cared for elderly patients with acute and complex health care needs
  • Fostered a supportive and empowering environment that promotes resident autonomy and self-efficacy
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
  • Provided support for patients’ families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones

RPN

Chelsey Park LTC
06.2012 - 03.2018
  • Assessed residents’ condition, planned and implemented resident care plans
  • Observed and recorded residents’ vital signs and acted promptly
  • Experienced in Braden scale assessment and interventions
  • Cared for elderly patients with acute and complex health care needs
  • Fostered a supportive and empowering environment that promotes resident autonomy and self-efficacy
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
  • Provided support for patients’ families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones

RPN

Windermere on the mount
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Assessed residents’ condition, planned and implemented resident care plans
  • Observed and recorded residents’ vital signs and acted promptly
  • Experienced in Braden scale assessment and interventions
  • Cared for elderly patients with acute and complex health care needs
  • Fostered a supportive and empowering environment that promotes resident autonomy and self-efficacy
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
  • Provided support for patients’ families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones

RN

Marian Medical Centre
06.2011 - 11.2011
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of each patient
  • Performed comprehensive nursing care in response to clients’ needs supported by nursing knowledge, research and reflective practice, including peri-operative care
  • Provided direct and individualized nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients
  • Addressed physical and emotional needs of 4-5 assigned patients
  • Performed medical procedures such as changing dressings, inserting catheters, starting IVs, and injecting antibiotics
  • Experience in management of tracheostomies, chest tubes, CPAP, arterial and central lines, PICC lines and Pain pumps
  • Administered IV fluids, TPN, Chemotherapy, IV medications with secondary line including antibiotic and narcotics and monitored effects and adverse effects of given drugs
  • Educated patients and their families on surgical procedures, post-surgery care instructions, medications, and potential complications
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary

RN

Puthiyedom Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2004
  • Prepared and administered thrombolytic agents as per order
  • Responsible for collecting samples for blood, urine, wound and tracheal culture
  • Responsible for referring patient’s status to attending physician
  • Assisted physicians in central line insertion
  • Inserted nasogastric tube, peripheral lines, and Foley’s catheters as per order
  • Administered and transfused blood, Plasma and Platelet according to facility protocol
  • Prepared patients for various diagnostic procedures like MRI, CT abdomen contrast

RN

Armed Forces Hospital
07.2000 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: Maternity hospital
  • Performing prenatal and post natal care to the mothers and babies
  • Assist patients both before and after labour by performing exams and tests
  • CTG monitoring and reporting any critical changes to the doctor instantly and make appropriate action as per team’s order
  • Providing prenatal education and postnatal care
  • Assisting with labour and delivery, C-section cases
  • Taking care of babies with high bilirubin level and phototherapy
  • Taking care of patients with placenta previa, preeclampsia
  • Co-ordinating care by assigning staff to patients as per priorities of care needed and staff
  • Communicate with interdisciplinary team and family members and make an effective discharge planning
  • Maternity hospital

RN

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
06.1999 - 07.2000

RN

Anand Hospital
05.1997 - 08.1999

RN

City Hospital
06.1996 - 06.1999

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

M. G. University

Higher Secondary Education -

M. G. University

General Nursing & Midwifery -

Aparna School of Nursing
01.1996

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient evaluation
  • Family education
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Precepting
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Staff supervision
  • Diabetes and nutrition education

Accomplishments

  • Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Certification

  • Research in Nursing, 07/2017
  • Nursing Informatics, 07/2017
  • Nursing In Ontario, 08/2016
  • The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program, (St. Joseph, London), 09/2015
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care. (AGE), 02/2017
  • Current CPR and standard first aid- HCP level, 08/2024

Personal Information

Title: RN

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Texas Board of Nursing

Interests

  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Road Trips

Timeline

Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)

St Joseph’s Health Care
01.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse (Unit Lead)

LHSC
12.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse (Nurse Supervisor)

Dearness Home LTC
10.2018 - 04.2022

RPN

Dearness Home LTC
08.2012 - 09.2018

RPN

Chelsey Park LTC
06.2012 - 03.2018

RPN

Windermere on the mount
04.2012 - 04.2013

RN

Marian Medical Centre
06.2011 - 11.2011

RN

Puthiyedom Hospital
01.2004 - 08.2004

RN

Armed Forces Hospital
07.2000 - 01.2004

RN

Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
06.1999 - 07.2000

RN

Anand Hospital
05.1997 - 08.1999

RN

City Hospital
06.1996 - 06.1999

Higher Secondary Education -

M. G. University

General Nursing & Midwifery -

Aparna School of Nursing

Bachelor of Arts -

M. G. University
CELIN JOSEPH