GIGO PANIKKASSERY GEORGE
NURSING
Kingston,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Demonstrated leadership skills focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Successfully streamlined safety protocols to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
EXTENDICARE
08.2023 - Current
- Administer medication, wound care, and treatments per Seniors Services policies and procedures and within the scope of CNO standards of practice and policies of the Pharmacy provider. Report all errors and omissions of medication or treatment.
- Implement procedures for admission, discharge, internal transfers, and death of residents/clients and complete required documentation.
- Provide, facilitate, advocate, and promote the best possible care for residents/clients.
- Process physician’s orders, and quarterly reviews of eMARS and eTARS, where applicable.
- Assist with meal service and other unit-related activities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Utilize leadership skills to identify and address problems in the unit.
- Use conflict resolution strategies to promote healthy relationships and optimal outcomes.
- Delegate duties to the PSWs, RPNs and monitor for follow-up and completion.
- Assist with completing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) related activities, including completing inspection protocols and participating in core program committees and/or quality committees.
- Review changes in policies and attend scheduled in-services as required to maintain competence relative to standards of nursing practice and per Seniors Services policies and procedures.
Registered Practical Nurse
CARE 24
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
Senior Staff Nurse
Geetha Hospital
11.2016 - 10.2020
- Facilitates smooth admission and discharge as per the protocols and doctors’ advice
- Performs nursing procedures under the protocols in the nursing manual
- Mentoring medical charts and providing compassionate care and assistance to patients and families
- Providing Nursing care as per protocols: including periodic vital recording, administration of IV medicines and fluids, blood transfusions, recording of ECG, preparing for/ getting done the investigations, maintaining personal hygiene, etc
- Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission and follows infection control protocols
- Managing department flow and maintaining continuity of care through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.
Senior Staff Nurse
Sakra World Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Accountable for complete patient care and bedside patient care
- Makes a complete & quick assessment of patients on admission / at the beginning of the shifts and documents the same
- Providing Nursing care as per protocols: including periodic vital recording, administration of IV medicines and fluids, blood transfusions, recording of ECG, preparing for/ getting done the investigations, maintaining personal hygiene, etc
- Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission and follows infection control protocols
- Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient and family
- Mentored junior nurses, guiding clinical skills and professional development.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Participates actively in unit-based and organizational quality improvement programs
- Uses equipment safely and efficiently and takes responsibility for the inventory of the unit
- Upholds the nursing code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
G Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2012
- Received special training in Cardiac ICU and Cardio-Thoracic ICU
- Capable of handling all modern equipment like Ventilator, IABP, and Pacemaker
- Experienced and expertise in ABG Sampling, NG and Catheter insertion, Telemetry, Intravenous therapy, Basic life support, ER Procedures, Patient and family education
- Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines.
- Managed critical patient cases for optimal recovery with timely interventions and assessments.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as central line insertions and chest tube placements, ensuring safe and efficient completion.
- Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
Staff trainee
Okay Mission Hospital
02.2008 - 07.2008
- Worked as a staff Nurse Trainee
- Basic nursing procedures like capturing vitals, gathering clinical information from patients and documentation, attending, and assisting physician rounds, administering medication under supervision of senior staff.
Education
GED -
Niagara College
Welland, ON05.2023
Bachelor's Degree in nursing -
Vagdevi College of nursing
10.2016
Diploma in Nursing -
Florida College of Nursing
10.2007
Skills
1 Critical thinking
2 Communication skills
3 Time management
4 Team management
5 Leadership skills
6 Multitasking skills
7 Collaboration skills
8 Problem solving skills
9 Stress management skills
10 Precise decision making skills
Certification
- Texas Board of Nursing license.
- Certified Cardiac Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Keypoints
- Registered Nurse with CNO.
- Nclex Rn (Texas Board of Nursing)
- BLS and CPR license.
- Experience as an RPN and RN
- Types of patients handled
- Alzheimer’s, psychiatric, confused and agitated, old age, immobile patients.
Goals
To work for an organization that provides me the opportunity to improve my skills and knowledge to grow along with the organization’s objective.
Personaldetails - Highesteducation
Graduation Course in Palliative and Community mental health Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Nursing
Nursinglicense
- RN, Indian Nursing Council
- US RN, 04/2024, Texas Board of Nursing
- CNO- College of Nurses Ontario
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Highly motivated and eager to learn new things.
- Strong motivational and leadership skills.
- Ability to work as an individual as well as in a group.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Affiliations
- RAJEEV GANDHI UNIVERSITY
- INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL
- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
- TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING
- COLLEGE OF NURSES ONTARIO
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained in cardiac and cardiothoracic ICU for 16 months.
- Specialized in ECG and critical monitoring.
- Trained to operate sophisticated equipment.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
EXTENDICARE
08.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
CARE 24
02.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Staff Nurse
Geetha Hospital
11.2016 - 10.2020
Senior Staff Nurse
Sakra World Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2014
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
G Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2012
Staff trainee
Okay Mission Hospital
02.2008 - 07.2008
GED -
Niagara College
Bachelor's Degree in nursing -
Vagdevi College of nursing
Diploma in Nursing -
Florida College of Nursing
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