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Work History
Education
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Languages
Certification
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Lijo Jose

ST. THOMAS,ONTARIO

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Mental Health and Cardiac Operation Room specialty.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

St. Joseph Health Care/ Parkwood Institute

Supervised Practice Experience Program (SPEP)
07.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
  • Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
  • Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.

Yenepoya Specialty Hospital

Cardiac Operating Room Head Nurse
08.2008 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Assisted surgeons with precision in performing intricate cardiac procedures, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
  • Managed intraoperative emergencies effectively through swift decision-making abilities and expert clinical skills execution.
  • Trained in the harvesting of conduits, specifically the saphenous vein, for CABG surgery and proficient in suturing techniques for the closure of leg and chest incisions.
  • Mentored and guided new nurses, sharing valuable expertise and contributing to the overall professional growth of the team.
  • Maintained a safe working environment within the operating room by adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Contributed to efficient inventory management within the operating room by tracking supplies usage and coordinating restocking efforts as needed.

A.J Institute of Medical Sciences.

Cardiac Operating Room Nurse
06.2007 - 06.2008

Job overview

  • Assisted in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries of varying complexity.
  • Managed intraoperative emergencies effectively through swift decision-making abilities and expert clinical skills execution.
  • Monitored preoperative and post operative parameters of the patient.
  • Stayed up-to-date by attending trainings, conferences, and continuing medical education.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute

Registered Nurse
10.2005 - 05.2007

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Education

S.C.S Institute Of Nursing Sciences.
Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Collage Diploma from Nursing
09.2005

University Overview

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Cultural Competence
  • Medication Administration
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Patient Health Education
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Wound Care
  • Well Versed In Different Skin Suturing Techniques
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Sterile Technique Expertise
  • Electrocardiogram Interpretation

Languages

English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Kannada
Full Professional

Certification

  • Certified CPR And First Aid - 2024
  • WHIMS
  • Prevention And Intervention In Crisis Situations(PICS)
  • Mental Health Care Professionals Orientation
  • Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)

Timeline

Supervised Practice Experience Program (SPEP)
St. Joseph Health Care/ Parkwood Institute
07.2024 - 08.2024
Cardiac Operating Room Head Nurse
Yenepoya Specialty Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2016
Cardiac Operating Room Nurse
A.J Institute of Medical Sciences.
06.2007 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse
Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute
10.2005 - 05.2007
S.C.S Institute Of Nursing Sciences.
Collage Diploma from Nursing
  • Certified CPR And First Aid - 2024
  • WHIMS
  • Prevention And Intervention In Crisis Situations(PICS)
  • Mental Health Care Professionals Orientation
  • Automatic External Defibrillator(AED)
Lijo Jose