GEETHA KRISHNA
Richmond,BC
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments, ensuring compassionate and efficient care. Expertise includes medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
The House of Divine Providence Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Nurse
Pazhaveedu Medical Clinic
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
Staff Nurse
NSS Medical Mission Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse
We One Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Nurse
Pariyaram Medical College
11.2003 - 12.2005
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Apprentice Staff Nurse
Mannam Memorial NSS Medical Mission Hospital
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Performed advanced nursing procedures skillfully under supervision, refining technical expertise in critical aspects of patient care.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of patient care policies and procedures, ensuring consistency in nursing practice across the organization.
- Reduced medical errors by implementing a medication administration system for accurate and timely drug delivery.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds as part of the healthcare team, optimizing coordinated care efforts for improved patient outcomes.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by integrating evidence-based practices into daily routines, boosting overall efficiency.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mannam Memorial NSS M.M. School of Nursing
Kottayam, Kerala, India07-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Staff Nurse
The House of Divine Providence Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse
Pazhaveedu Medical Clinic
03.2017 - 11.2017
Staff Nurse
NSS Medical Mission Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse
We One Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2011
Staff Nurse
Pariyaram Medical College
11.2003 - 12.2005
Apprentice Staff Nurse
Mannam Memorial NSS Medical Mission Hospital
06.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mannam Memorial NSS M.M. School of Nursing
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