RETTY JOSEPH
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with 15 years of clinical experience with strong management and experience leading, guiding and supporting Nursing teams to continuously improve the quality of care for the patients currently registered with CRNA seeking a position to offer high-quality patient care through proven medical skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services - University Of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, AB
05.2024 - Current
- Record patient medical history and document previous or observable symptoms.
- Educate patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens
- Receive and give shift reports to the team members.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs
- Keep accurate patient records and made updates following treatment.
- Evaluate patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies based on clinical assessments and feedback
- Administer prescribed medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
- Implement best practices in infection control , contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
- Manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques,crisis intervention strategies and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assess patient vital signs and document diet and exercise habits.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence based nursing interventions and individualized care.
- Maintain safety within the health care facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Act as a resource for patients to address concerns and questions.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic, nursing care that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high quality patient care
- Supervise nursing assistants and aides and delegated work tasks to team strengths.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Advise patient and caregivers of proper wound management , discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Initiate emergency resuscitative measures, following resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
- Provide skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically -ill patients.
- Monitor patients closely to spot problems and report serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Document treatments and care delivered, medications administered , discharge instructions and follow up care.
- Observe and document patient factors such as diet, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Trains student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Participate in evidence- based practise project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Health Care Aide
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting patients with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, contributing to efficient healthcare delivery.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with mobility, using appropriate lifting techniques to ensure patient safety during transfers.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health management.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Trained new health care aides on best practices and safety protocols to maintain high standards of care.
REGISTERED NURSE
King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Centre
Jeddah, KSA
06.2013 - 09.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
King Fahd General Hospital
Jeddah, KSA
01.2003 - 01.2013
REGISTERED NURSE
The Bhatia General Hospital
Mumbai, India
08.1999 - 12.2002
Education
CERTIFICATE - HEALTH CARE AIDE
Robertson college
Edmonton, AB12.2019
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Smt. Velabai Chatrabhuj college of Nursing
07.1999
Skills
- Patient Focused Care
- Patient Relations
- Infection control and prevention procedures
- Patient Management
- Critical thinking
- Detail oriented documentation skill
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Excellent problem solving
- Time management
- Team work and effective communication
- Good inter personal relationship
- Completed certification in First aide and CPR
Certification
- Registered nurse License with practice permit – CRNA
- Basic life Support
- Certificate of completion of Health assessment
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services - University Of Alberta Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Health Care Aide
University of Alberta
03.2022 - 03.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Centre
06.2013 - 09.2015
REGISTERED NURSE
King Fahd General Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2013
REGISTERED NURSE
The Bhatia General Hospital
08.1999 - 12.2002
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Smt. Velabai Chatrabhuj college of Nursing
CERTIFICATE - HEALTH CARE AIDE
Robertson college