KEFA EAPEN
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chaleur Regional Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Accurate charting and documentation in timely manner
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, lab blood works and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans which includes all routes of administration
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Victoria Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as a transplant nurse- both kidney and Liver
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, Hemo vac dressing and drain, JP dressing monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Removing sutures, staples, removing PICC line and dressing, Central Line dressing and removal
- Monitoring blood work and titrating antirejection medicine as per order
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Hogarth Riverview Manor
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections in the long-term care setting.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to improved quality of care and regulatory compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mangala Hospital And Kidney Fountation
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed caseload of 6-8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Science
India09.2011
Skills
- IV insertion and IV administration
- Removal of sutures, staples, central line, PICC line
- Medication Administration includes IV, IM, Subcutaneous, sublingual, oral and rectal
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Gardening, Driving
I try to find time for long drives with music which help me to relieve the stress and tension
Gardening always make my soul refreshed and rejuvenating
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chaleur Regional Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Victoria Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Hogarth Riverview Manor
09.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
09.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mangala Hospital And Kidney Fountation
09.2011 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Science
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