Rakesh Jayarajan Nair Radhamany Amma
Regina,SK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director Health Services
Government Of Saskatchewan, Ministry Of Justice
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
- Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
- Developed thought leadership around specific topics and emerging practice areas in support of budget, financial and operational goals.
- Prepared and submitted accurate, timely management and financial reports and project budgets.
- Collaborated with provincial and inter-provincial Health Authorities and agencies to accomplish key objectives.
- Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
- Negotiated and administered vendor contracts in strict compliance with corporate policy and procedures.
- Turned mandates into actionable operational strategies.
- Liaised with legal counsel to address legal issues, contract review and governing instruments.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
07.2018 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, conferring with physicians to discuss diagnoses, devise well-coordinated treatment approaches and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Regina Correctional Centre
12.2012 - 05.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Prescribed, directed and administered psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in facility.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Assessed and treated patients through opioid addictions, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
Clinical Instructor
University Of Saskatchewan
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Provide clinical instruction to group of 6 Nursing students in clinical settings at the Regina Correctional Centre for Mental Health and Addiction topics.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Collaborated with Nursing program instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saskatchewan Health Authority
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Charge Nurse
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre
02.2013 - 10.2013
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPA regulations and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Government College of Nursing
Thiruvananthapuram04.2010
Skills
- Process Updates
- Program Oversight
- [Type] Operations Background
- Program Management
- Staff Coordination
- Risk Analysis
- Team Operations
- Consulting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvements
- Report Generation
- Operations Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Tamil
Professional Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Additional Information
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Timeline
Deputy Director Health Services
Government Of Saskatchewan, Ministry Of Justice
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Saskatchewan Health Authority
07.2018 - Current
Clinical Instructor
University Of Saskatchewan
04.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Saskatchewan Health Authority
02.2015 - 06.2018
Charge Nurse
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre
02.2013 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Regina Correctional Centre
12.2012 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Government College of Nursing
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
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