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RESMI CHACKO

ANGAMALI, KERALA,INDIA

Summary

Highly motivated, Compassionate Professional with extensive experience in surgical nursing, and patient care in high-pressure environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting smoothly to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessments, surgical procedures, and emergency responses. Reliable and flexible, ensuring seamless operations and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Operating Room Nurse

Bahrain Defense Force Hospital
01.2009 - Current
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive explanations of procedures and answering questions regarding their care plan.
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by efficiently managing operating room processes and coordinating with surgical teams.
  • Assisted in complex surgeries, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge of various surgical techniques.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories to identify potential complications prior to surgery.
  • Reduced surgery times through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
  • Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating operating room assignments based on surgical priorities and staff availability.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information throughout the perioperative process, ensuring seamless transitions between care stages.
  • Provided compassionate post-operative care, ensuring patients received appropriate pain management and education on recovery protocols.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies according to surgeon preferences.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Registered Nurse-Operating Room/ Surgical ICU

St. Philomena's Hospital
Sep2003 - Aug2005
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Monitored post operative patients for surgical complications, bleeding, and infections and measures taken to prevent such events.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures

Education

General Nursing And Midwifery

St.Philomena’s School of Nursing
Bangalore, India
08-2003

Skills

  • In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
  • Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care
  • Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
  • Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals
  • Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Attention to detail
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organization and time management

Timeline

Senior Operating Room Nurse

Bahrain Defense Force Hospital
01.2009 - Current

Registered Nurse-Operating Room/ Surgical ICU

St. Philomena's Hospital
Sep2003 - Aug2005

General Nursing And Midwifery

St.Philomena’s School of Nursing
RESMI CHACKO