Sambhu Viswanath
Pointe-Claire,QC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinician
CIUSSS West- Lakeshore General Hospital
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, diagnose and treat acute illnesses or injuries.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations utilizing appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient's condition.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow-up appointments and referrals for additional services.
- Maintained accurate medical records according to departmental policies and procedures and legal requirements.
- Developed individualized patient plans of care based on assessment findings.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders.
- Actively participated in continuing education programs related to specialty area of practice.
- Followed infection control protocols designed to protect both patients and healthcare personnel.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient's status or treatment plan modifications.
CEPI
CIUSSS West- Lakeshore General Hospital
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician.
- Monitored patient progress throughout their stay in the hospital setting.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Interacted with patients in a professional manner while providing compassionate care.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
- Provided patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Health Care Assistant
CIUSSS West- Lakeshore General Hospital
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
Taxi Driver
Uber
Montreal, Quebec
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Ensured vehicle was clean and in proper working order before each shift.
- Stayed informed of changing roads, detours, new addresses, traffic patterns and local events that could impact customer travel plans.
- Assisted disabled passengers entering or exiting vehicles as necessary.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding transportation options and estimated travel time.
- Followed all applicable laws, safety regulations, and defensive driving practices while operating vehicles.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with luggage.
- Provided door-to-door service for passengers in a safe and courteous manner.
- Delivered packages upon request when not transporting passengers.
Health Care Assistant
Residence Saint Raphael
Ile Bizard, QC
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
Assistant Professor
Mercy College of Nursing
Kerala, India
05.2014 - 10.2019
- Advised administrators on policy changes that would impact the quality of nursing education programs.
- Created customized lesson plans based on individual student needs, interests, and abilities.
- Mentored new faculty members in instruction techniques and assessment procedures.
- Provided feedback to nursing staff on their performance during clinical practice sessions.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to advances in medical technology or trends in healthcare delivery models.
- Facilitated group discussions among nursing staff on various topics relating to the field of nursing education.
- Conducted orientation sessions for new nurses, providing guidance and support in their transition to the role of nurse educator.
- Maintained records of all teaching activities including attendance logs, evaluations forms.
- Developed and delivered educational programs for nursing staff on current clinical practices.
- Assessed student performance through observation, testing, and evaluation methods.
- Monitored students' progress throughout the program; provided additional assistance when needed.
- Developed curriculum and competency tools by evaluating educational needs of trainees and researching trends in clinical instruction.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress against targets.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
Lecturer
BMS Hospital Nursing College
Bangalore, India
12.2011 - 05.2014
- Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Trained medical center staff and local EMTs on ACLS and PALS techniques and principles.
- Assessed clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using various methods.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Planned and implemented extra-curricular educational programs such as workshops or lectures that address special topics.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
St Gregorios Mission Hospital
Kerala, India
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Identified and assembled surgical trays for specific procedures.
- Performed pre-operative skin preparations on patients prior to surgery.
- Reported any issues or concerns regarding patient safety or quality of care immediately to supervisor or charge nurse.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure. during surgery.
- Disposed of contaminated materials in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis according to established protocols.
- Cared for patients before, during, and after operations by changing dressings, cleaning wounds, monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted with post-operative care including wound dressing changes and suture removal.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose in the operating room or recovery area.
Education
Master of Science - Community Health Nursing
Fortis Institute of Nursing
Bangalore, India11-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Gregorios College of Nursing
Kerala, India10-2007
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Home Health Care
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Basic Life Support
- Student Precepting
- Patient Examination
- Care Coordination
- Surgical Assistance
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Unit Administration
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Training staff
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Community Program Referrals
- Problem-Solving
Affiliations
- I had been an Advisor of Student Nurses Association of India, Kerala State Branch (East Zone) for 2 consecutive years. Various curricular and non-curricular activities of Student nurses organized in zonal level. Works for the overall development of student nurses. Co-ordination of various unit level activities.
Languages
English
Professional
French
Elementary
Hindi
Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional
Tamil
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse Clinician
CIUSSS West- Lakeshore General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
CEPI
CIUSSS West- Lakeshore General Hospital
10.2023 - 06.2024
Health Care Assistant
CIUSSS West- Lakeshore General Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2023
Taxi Driver
Uber
02.2022 - 05.2023
Health Care Assistant
Residence Saint Raphael
10.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Professor
Mercy College of Nursing
05.2014 - 10.2019
Lecturer
BMS Hospital Nursing College
12.2011 - 05.2014
Staff Nurse, Operating Room
St Gregorios Mission Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Community Health Nursing
Fortis Institute of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St Gregorios College of Nursing
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