Josna Padanilath Augustine
Listowel,Ontario
Summary
Driven nursing professional with more than 5 year's combined experience in Neuro-Ortho Post-operative ICU and Medicine unit. Proven ability to provide excellent patient care, foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals in delivering high quality patient care
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
District Hospital Wigham
08.2024 - Current
- 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 addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Ensured specialized attention to cardiac patients.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- 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 addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Practical Nurse
Knollcrest Lodge LTC (HC24 Agency)
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Personal Support Worker
Knollcrest Lodge LTC (HC24 Agency)
11.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisting residence for the activities of daily living
- Collaborating with colleagues to providing quality care to the residence
- Reporting changes in residence condition and concerns to supervising nurse
- Appropriate documentation of care and controlled act provided to residence
- Assisting patient during mobilization and shifting using Appropriate techniques
- Recorded data necessary for the assessment of the residents such as nutritional intake, fluid intake, behaviours, assistance required, etc.
- Provide assistance in feeding with each meal to meet nutritional requirements.
REGISTERED NURSE- Medicine Unit
P.G Medical Trust Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide Nursing care to patients and assess and administer nursing interventions
- Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patient and their families
- Administer medicines prescribed by the physician
- Actively involved in admission and discharge of patients
- Participate and help with clinical investigations / procedures
- Provide information and health education to patients and their families
REGISTERED NURSE , Medicine Unit
P.G. Medical Trust Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse ( Neuro- Ortho ICU)
Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Identify and setting priorities to the patient's needs
- To record patient's medical information and vital signs
- Administration of oxygen, Ryles tube insertion for feeding and aspiration and other necessary care to the patients
- Independently handle advanced equipment's such as ventilators and monitors
- Performed neurological assessments
- Assisted in intubation and tracheostomy
- Extubation of patient’s
- Performed aseptic procedures such as drain, suture and clip removal
- Able to handle lifesaving drugs
- Administer medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician
- Assist in Medical and surgical procedures
- Administer enteral or parenteral nutrition as ordered
- Prepare the units for receiving the patients
- Maintain safety equipment's, prepare and check supplies routinely.
Education
Post-Graduation in Healthcare Administration and Service Management -
Conestoga College, Doon Campus
Kitchener, ON04.2020
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -
School of Nursing, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Kochin, Ketala, India04.2010
Skills
- Time Management and teamwork
- A strong willingness to learn new skills and abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Languages
English
Elementary
Malayalam
Elementary
Hindi
Elementary
Certification
- BLS Certification with Heart and Stroke
HSF ID 1412624
Issued 10/05/2024
Expires 05/2025
- ACLS Provider Certification
HSF ID 1412624
Issued 12/09/2024
Expires 9/2026
- Basic Cardiac Rhythm Course
October 3 & 4,2024
Skills
- Proficient in EHR and documentation
- Ability to follow protocols and procedures
- Acute and Rehabilitative care
- Catheter and wound care
Reference
- Kayla Meadows
Registered Nurse
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Email- kmeadows@whca.ca
kaylameadows05@ gmail.com
Phone- 519 546 8165
- Amy Stephens
HR Business Partner
Wellington Health Care Alliance
Phone:519 843 2010 ext. 45915
Email- AStephens@whca.ca
- Shelby Timmers
Clinical Administrative Assistant
Wellington Health Care Alliance
Phone:515 843 2010
Email: STimmersmans@whca.ca
Timeline
Registered Nurse
District Hospital Wigham
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Knollcrest Lodge LTC (HC24 Agency)
05.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Knollcrest Lodge LTC (HC24 Agency)
11.2021 - 05.2024
REGISTERED NURSE- Medicine Unit
P.G Medical Trust Hospital
10.2017 - 06.2018
REGISTERED NURSE , Medicine Unit
P.G. Medical Trust Hospital
06.2013 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse ( Neuro- Ortho ICU)
Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences
05.2010 - 12.2012
Post-Graduation in Healthcare Administration and Service Management -
Conestoga College, Doon Campus
Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -
School of Nursing, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences