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Jerin Jose

Dauphin,Manitoba

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Bed Utilization

PMH
10.2023 - Current
  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with community health agencies within Prairie Mountain Health and neighboring regions.
  • Identify and analyze bed utilization issues and work towards the eliminations of inappropriate hospitalization, including the development/utilization of appropriate tools, e.g. clinical pathways, process maps.
  • Promote the development, implementation, coordination, communication and evaluation of discharge planning activities by liaising with members of the health care team.
  • Collaborate with utilization coordinators, nursing managers, medical staff and other members of the health care team in planning admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Make presentations re: utilization issues to nursing and medical staff and other health care professionals when the need is demonstrated.
  • Ensure response plans are in place and implemented at times of facility and regional peak demand.
  • Ensure that roles and activities related to admission, discharge, and transfer are understood and deployed by appropriate members of the health care team.
  • Generate and analyze utilization indicators in conjunction with program teams and regional utilization structures.
  • Continuously monitor the patient’s progress during the course of the hospitalization and make recommendations to the members of the multidisciplinary health care team.
  • Take note of patients with frequent admissions, especially where the length of time between admissions is decreasing and arrange for a conference that includes the patient, family and the health care team to assess the issues and find solutions, which will include a written plan of care that is known to all stakeholders.
  • Attend team and family conferences as required to review the patient plan.
  • Attend ward rounds.
  • Monitor and record off-service patient placements patient units.
  • Make recommendations for policies and procedures related to utilization issues to Nursing Directors, Nursing Management and allied areas.
  • Maintain personal contact with the Vice President of Medical and Diagnostic Services and provide written reports and statistical information on all aspects of utilization.
  • Communicate with staff/supervisors who are responsible after hours to ensure that movement of patients as necessary/planned for occurs.
  • Collaborate in assessing when rural patients are ready for transfer to their home facilities, and coordinate with those facilities to assess their skill set for caring for the convalescent patient.
  • Maintain a waiting list of non-urgent admissions to bring into the facility when a bed becomes available.
  • Screen potential transfers from tertiary care facilities and rural facilities for the appropriateness of admission.
  • Sundry duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse, ICU

PMH
11.2022 - Current
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
  • Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
  • Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.

PICC RN

PMH
08.2020 - Current

RN PACU

PMH
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
  • Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
  • Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
  • Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
  • Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
  • Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Registered Nurse ICU

PMH
08.2019 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU

PMH
02.2019 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse ICU

PMH
10.2015 - 02.2019

Medical Unit Registered Nurse

PMH
02.2012 - 10.2015
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse

St James Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St James College Of Nursing
India
08.2009

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Emergency Response
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Ventilator Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Multitasking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Patient Education
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Active Listening
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Pain Management
  • Infection Control
  • Stress Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Medical Histories and Assessments
  • Resource Monitoring
  • Medical Equipment Setup
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Pulmonary Assessments
  • Shock Symptom Identification
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
  • Medical Device Monitoring
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Emotional Support
  • Specimen Collection
  • Endotracheal Intubations
  • CPR AED
  • Sanitation
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Intervention Recommendations
  • Staff Coordination
  • Microsoft Office
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Cardiac Monitors
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
  • Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
  • Procedure Support
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Educational Programming
  • Records Updating
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bed Utilization

PMH
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU

PMH
11.2022 - Current

RN PACU

PMH
02.2022 - 11.2022

PICC RN

PMH
08.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse ICU

PMH
08.2019 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse, ICU

PMH
02.2019 - 08.2019

Registered Nurse ICU

PMH
10.2015 - 02.2019

Medical Unit Registered Nurse

PMH
02.2012 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse

St James Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St James College Of Nursing

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