Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Generic

MEGHA MAKARAPPILLY PAULY

Halifax,NS

Summary

Motivated Occupational Health and Safety Management student with a background in cardiac perfusion and patient care. Dedicated to promoting workplace safety through communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experienced in patient management and coordination. Seeking a dynamic environment for professional growth and learning opportunities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainee Perfusionist

Sunrise Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managing pre-op and post-op patients who underwent cardiac surgeries.
  • Dispensed various types of blood components, anesthetic agents, and medications to patients, as directed.
  • Periodically withdraw blood from the Cardiopulmonary Bypass circuit for blood gas, chemistry, anticoagulation analysis.
  • Carry out the required inspections and testing to guarantee the circuit's integrity and operational order.
  • Report product failures, technical and patient incidents as per department policy.

Perfusion Intern

Fortis Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Observe and monitor patients in the ICU.
  • Arranging and assembling operation theatre for surgeries.
  • Assisting the senior perfusionist during the surgeries.
  • Controlling patient’s temperature during surgeries.
  • Carry out anticoagulation and blood gas analysis.
  • Participated in periodic maintenance, cleaning and calibration of equipment

Clinical Perfusion Trainee

Lisie Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assembling and dismantling the CPB circuit.
  • Assisting the senior perfusionist and nurses.
  • Carry out necessary checklist and tests for patients.
  • Observe and monitor both pre-op and post-op patients.
  • Maintains a complete record of the perfusion and autotransfusion processing.

Education

Post -Baccalaureate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management

Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia
07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Cardiac Perfusion Technology

Padmashree Dr DY Patil University
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
09.2020

Skills

  • Experienced in using mathematical applications
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of perfusion devices
  • Adheres to organizational values and professional conduct
  • Error detection skills
  • Develop effective communication with colleagues and patients
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Proficient in patient interaction and support
  • Effective decision-making skills
  • Coordinating efforts within cross-functional teams
  • Clinical proficiency in cardiac intensive care
  • Tracked vital signs for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care
  • Utilized Terumo Sarns and Medtronic systems
  • Manages blood product administration in compliance with hospital guidelines
  • Proficient in Hemotherm machines
  • Operate myocardial protection devices and hemofilters
  • Proficient in using arterial blood gas equipment
  • Measurement of metabolic and respiratory parameters

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR Certified.
  • BLS Certified (under American Heart Association).
  • WHMIS – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
  • New and Vulnerable Worker Safety
  • IS-00100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100- FEMA
  • IS-00120.c: An Introduction to Exercises- FEMA
  • IS-00200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response ICS-200- FEMA
  • IS-01300: Introduction to Continuity of Operations- FEMA
  • Emergency Health Services Basic (EHS)- Public Health Agency Of Canada (PHAC)
  • Emergency Social Services Basic (ESS) - Public Health Agency Of Canada (PHAC)
  • METER: Basic Concepts of Radiation and Protection Principles- Public Health Agency Of Canada (PHAC)
  • Surge, Sort, Support: Disaster Behavioral Health SCORM package- Public Health Agency Of Canada (PHAC)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Trainee Perfusionist

Sunrise Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023

Perfusion Intern

Fortis Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2022

Clinical Perfusion Trainee

Lisie Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Cardiac Perfusion Technology

Padmashree Dr DY Patil University

Post -Baccalaureate Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management

Cape Breton University
MEGHA MAKARAPPILLY PAULY