Jibi Sudhalayam Damodaran
Calgary
Summary
Registered Nurse
CRNA Reg No: 119134
CNO Reg. No: 22612898
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients for more than 9 years. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Heralth Services
South Health Campus, Calgary
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Humber River Hospital
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Community Support Worker
Entrust Disability Services
Calgary, AB
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings
- Supervised daily hygiene and skills to promote self-sufficiency
- Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR
- Met with internal teams to discuss programmatic issues
- Assisted clients with establishing short-term goals to live successfully in community.
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
Emergency Staff Nurse
Life Care Hospital
Bangalore, India
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
- Stabilize patients, determine health needs, and provided direct patient care
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
ICU Staff Nurse
Abhay Hospital
Bangalore, India
10.2011 - 12.2016
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation, and evaluation
- Maintained records, prepared reports, and served on special committees
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Emergency Medical Technician
GVK EMRI
Bangalore, India
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Documented calls in reports detailing incident type and course of treatment
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education
- Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care
- Reviewed inventory levels prior to shift and restocked ambulance to prepare for service
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit
- Explained to conscious patient's steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Performed standard testing and administered medication to manage care in field and in transit
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions, and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose
- Transported patients from accident scenes to hospitals in emergency vehicles
- Trained new hires by offering insight into job duties and assessing shift performance
- Documented patient condition and treatment to facilitate plan of care
- Communicated with dispatchers and hospital personnel to arrange logistics for patient transport
- Assessed patient condition to administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
Education
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery: Nursing
Dr. Ambedkar School of Nursing
12.2007
Bachelor's - Commerce: Commerce
Government College
07.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
Devaswom Board College
06.1999
Skills
- Client Needs Assessments
- Progress Evaluations Understanding
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Clear Patient Communication
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Procedure Assistance
- Medical Supply Management
- Critical Thinking
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Oversight
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Seizure Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Culturally Sensitive Care
- Taking Vitals
- Mobility Assistance
- Family and Patient Support
- Colostomy Care Familiarity
- Patient Care
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Bi-Lingual in English and Hindi
- Critical Care
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alberta Heralth Services
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Humber River Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Community Support Worker
Entrust Disability Services
02.2021 - 01.2023
Emergency Staff Nurse
Life Care Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2020
ICU Staff Nurse
Abhay Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2016
Emergency Medical Technician
GVK EMRI
05.2009 - 09.2011
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery: Nursing
Dr. Ambedkar School of Nursing
Bachelor's - Commerce: Commerce
Government College
High School Diploma - undefined
Devaswom Board College