CELIN JOSEPH
London,Canada
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 23 Years of clinical nursing experience – 5Years of RN experience in Mental health and geriatric behavioral unit, 2 Years of experience in Medical and surgical experience at Victoria Hospital in Canada. Victoria hospital. 4 Years of RN experience Dearness Home LTC Canada. 1 Year of RN experience in St Joseph hospital mental Health unit. 6 Years of RPN experience Dearness Home in LTC in Canada .4Yearss of RN experience in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Gynecology dept. 7 Years of RN experience in medical, surgical, Pediatric and Ortho trauma units in India.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Unit Lead)
LHSC
London, Canada
12.2018 - Current
- Overview: Ontario's second-largest hospital with a capacity of 1,200 beds.
- Provide outstanding nursing care to the patients, manage the floor as a team leader, and assist staff members as required.
- Efficient in timely reporting of any changes in the patient's status to the physician as necessary, and takes appropriate action.
- Consulted with the patients, interdisciplinary team, and patients' families 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 for patients with cognitive impairments, progressive dementia, Alzheimer's, and substance abuse, suicide attempts, bipolar disorder, and other mental health illnesses
- 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.
- 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 addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services, and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with the tools and knowledge needed for a speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- This hospital is the second largest in Ontario, with a bed capacity of 1,200.
Registered Nurse (Nurse Supervisor)
Dearness Home LTC
London, Canada
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: This LTC has a 213-bed capacity that can accommodate all types of residents.
- To provide safe, effective, efficient, patient-centered direct care and service, and report clinical incidents by using the POC system.
- To participate in various clinical audits, risk assessments, and monitor the quality of clinical practice, linking with the Clinical Governance structure.
- Effective communication with the multidisciplinary team is essential to provide a high standard of patient care.
- Contribute to the collaborative development of standard procedures, and 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 skill sets within the clinical environment meet a consistently high standard.
- This LTC has a 213-bed capacity that can accommodate all types of residents.
Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
St Joseph's Health Care
London, Canada
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: This 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.
- Delivered individualized nursing care to individuals with complex mental health needs, concurrent disorders, and dementia.
- Conducted physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments to identify patient strengths.
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored effectiveness, and provided education on medication, and potential side effects.
- Pre-ECT and post-ECT care.
- Coordinated discharge planning is essential to ensure a smooth transition of individuals from a healthcare setting to community-based support.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- This 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
London, Canada
08.2012 - 09.2018
- Assessed residents' conditions, while also planning and implementing 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.
- Foster 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
London, Canada
06.2012 - 03.2018
- Assessed residents' conditions, 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
- Foster 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
London, Canada
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Assessed residents' conditions, 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
- Foster 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
, India
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: India
- 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 re-admissions 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
- India
RN
Puthiyedom Hospital
, India
01.2004 - 08.2004
- Company Overview: Paika, India
- 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
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
- 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
- Developed strong relationships with patients’ families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices
- Paika, India
RN
Armed Forces Hospital
, Saudi Arabia
07.2000 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Maternity hospital
- Assist patients both before and after labor by performing exams and tests
- CTG monitoring and reporting any critical changes to doctor instantly and making appropriate action as per team's order
- Assisting with labor and delivery, C-section cases
- Taking care of babies with high bilirubin level and phototherapy
- Co-ordinate care by assigning staff to patients as per priorities of care needed and staff
- Communicate with interdisciplinary team and family members and make effective discharge planning
- Developed strong relationships with patients’ families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices
- Maternity hospital
RN
Maharaja Agrasen Hospital
New Delhi, India
06.1999 - 07.2000
- 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 re-admissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination
RN
Anand Hospital
New Delhi, India
05.1997 - 08.1999
- 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
- Reduced hospital re-admissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination
RN
City Hospital
India, India
06.1996 - 06.1997
- 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
- Reduced hospital re-admissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
AES Aparna School of Nursing
Andra-Pradesh10.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
M. G. University of Kerala
Kerala10.1992
High School Diploma -
Mg University
Kerala06.1989
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manners
- Physical assessments
- Family education
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff supervision
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Affiliations
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Texas Board of Nursing
- CGFNS Certificate completed
Languages
English, Full Professional, 08/2024
Certification
- Nursing In Ontario - 08/2016
- The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program - 09/2015
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care - 02/2017
- Research in Nursing - 07/2017
- Nursing Informatics - 07/2017
- Current CPR and Standard First Aid - HCP Level - 08/2024
- PTE - English Language Cleared - 08/2024
- Texas Board of Nursing License Acquired - 02/2024
- CGFNS - Certificate Acquired - 10/2024
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 - 06.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
AES Aparna School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
M. G. University of Kerala
High School Diploma -
Mg University
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