Prasanth Santhakumari
Medicine Hat,Alberta
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care and Dementia Unit
Hallowell House
12.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: currently working as charge nurse in a well established longterm care with locked dementia unit
- Administer medications and treatments, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress accurately
- Coordinate care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address medical and psychosocial needs
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to 100+ residents, focusing on enhancing quality of life and promoting independence
- Currently working as charge nurse in a well established longterm care with locked dementia unit
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Registered Nurse, Community Transition Care
Saint Elizabeth Health care
08.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: currently working with
- Coordinate care for transition and recovery patients from quinte health at home program
- Providing nursing care and assist in quick recovery for various diagnosis from Belleville General Hospital
- Wound care
- Colostomy care
- Nephrostomy care
- chest tube management
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Pain management (PCA)
- Catheter care
- Post surgical care until recovery
- Care of the patients with psychological disorders at their home
- Medication administration (oral, parenteral etc)
- Coordinate various care staff for necessary patients (occupational therapy, physio therapy, social work and personal support workers)
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care and Dementia Unit
Premier Sanjeevni Hospital
08.2005 - 09.2012
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to 120+ residents, focusing on enhancing quality of life and promoting independence
- Coordinate care plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address medical and psychosocial needs
- Administer medications and treatments, monitor vital signs, and document patient progress accurately
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Medical Office Assistant -
Capstone Edge College
Calgary, Alberta01.2023
Early learning and child care -
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, Alberta01.2013
Nursing - Nursing
Karnataka State Board of Nursing
Karnataka,India08-2005
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Evaluation
- Care Planning and Implementation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Geriatric Care Expertise
- Strong Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Management Skills
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Medication and IV administration
- Knowledge of Long-Term Care Regulations and Standards
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Staff supervision
- Mental health nursing
- Seizure management
- Home care
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), CRNA, Alberta
- Registered Nurse (RN), CNO, Ontario
- Certified First Aid and CPR, Red Cross Canada
- Registered Nurse (RN), Illinois, USA
- Registered Nurse (RN), Karnataka, India
Affiliations
- Member of CNO
- Member CRNA
- Member of AAN
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care and Dementia Unit
Hallowell House
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Community Transition Care
Saint Elizabeth Health care
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care and Dementia Unit
Premier Sanjeevni Hospital
08.2005 - 09.2012
Early learning and child care -
Medicine Hat College
Medical Office Assistant -
Capstone Edge College
Nursing - Nursing
Karnataka State Board of Nursing
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