Saritha Devassykutty
144 Hanlan St S, Essex,ON
Summary
Registered Nurse for over 6 years with a commitment to quality care and patient advocacy. Medical surgical Nurse with 2 years and Emergency Room Nurse with 3 years experience working in emergent, urgent and high patient volume settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical (CTU) Registered Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus
04.2024 - Current
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
K G Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided direct patient care with multiple medical issues.
- Simultaneously served as a lead health care provider and clinical resource for other colleagues.
- Triaged patients and determined priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Performed a comprehensive age specific assessment.
- Closely monitored patients to identify signs of arrhythmias and other life threatening complications.
- Administered multiple types of medications utilizing the "five rights".
- Evaluated patients overall condition and response to treatment through personal observation and assessment in addition to analysis of data.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care team members to discuss patients conditions and medical needs.
- Acted as a team leader, assisting the Charge Nurse with the demands and the flow of the department.
- As a MICN, answered paramedic calls and assisted with pre-hospital care, under the guidelines/procedures of the EMS agency.
- Able to be flexible with my assignments to suit the needs for the department.
- Safely transfered patients to appropriate areas.
- Provided discharged patients with clear aftercare instructions, allowing for any questions if necessary.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
Moonjely Medical Centre
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Al Gamhouria Modern General Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2012
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Amala Institute Of Medical Sciences
08.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
Maria Theresa Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2009
Education
Diploma in Nurse And Midwifery - Nurse And Midwifery
School of Nursing, Maria Theresa Hospital
Thrissur, Kerala, India09.2008
Secondary Education - Science
Government Higher Secondary School
Manjapra, Kerala, India03.2004
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- IV setup
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Assistance
- Team Coordination
- Taking vitals
- Patient Assessments
- Physical assessments
- Patient Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
- Collecting vitals
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Patient Care
- Procedure preparations
- Wound Care
- Removing sutures
- Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Intake and discharge
- ADL Assistance
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, USA License number 041.555143, Expiration: 05/31/2026
Registered Nurse in Ontario, Canada Registration number 24843396, Expiration: 12/31/2024
Registered Nurse in Kerala, India Registration number 59795, Expiration: 06/28/2025
Standard CPR/AED Certification ID Number 265E1E
Valid up to 09/24/2025
Timeline
Medical Surgical (CTU) Registered Nurse
Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus
04.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
K G Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2016
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
06.2014 - 05.2015
Medical Ward Registered Nurse
Moonjely Medical Centre
03.2012 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Al Gamhouria Modern General Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2012
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Amala Institute Of Medical Sciences
08.2009 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
Maria Theresa Hospital
07.2008 - 06.2009
Diploma in Nurse And Midwifery - Nurse And Midwifery
School of Nursing, Maria Theresa Hospital
Secondary Education - Science
Government Higher Secondary School
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, USA License number 041.555143, Expiration: 05/31/2026
Registered Nurse in Ontario, Canada Registration number 24843396, Expiration: 12/31/2024
Registered Nurse in Kerala, India Registration number 59795, Expiration: 06/28/2025
Standard CPR/AED Certification ID Number 265E1E
Valid up to 09/24/2025
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