Priya Varghese
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Focused on education to manage chronic disease and prevention of complications
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2022 - 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.
- Educate the patient on signs and symptoms of stroke and cause of the stroke.
- Educate patient on signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Teach self administration of insulin and related management.
- Provide demonstration wound care management in community settings as a part of successful discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Al Heba Clinic
12.2013 - 08.2016
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
- Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy, creating an environment of trust and respect that empowered individuals to participate actively in their own healthcare decisions.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, streamlining communication among healthcare professionals.
- Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions and available community resources, facilitating smooth transitions from acute care settings to home environments.
Education
No Degree - Bridge To Canadian Nursing
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Karnataka, India08-2013
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Bombay Hospital College of Nursing
Mumbai, India01-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Critical thinking and Clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Infection control measures
- Physical assessments, Interventions and documentation
- Patient care planning
- Patient and family advocacy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Elementary
Certification
.Basic Life support . Expires on August 2025
.Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test on 28 June 2023.
.Certificate of Attendance for chronic pain education.
.Certification of attendance of Application of diabetes care with special populations.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
Al Heba Clinic
12.2013 - 08.2016
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre
02.2008 - 10.2011
.Basic Life support . Expires on August 2025
.Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test on 28 June 2023.
.Certificate of Attendance for chronic pain education.
.Certification of attendance of Application of diabetes care with special populations.
No Degree - Bridge To Canadian Nursing
Mount Royal University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Bombay Hospital College of Nursing
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