SHIDHA KARAKKAD
Windsor,ON
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct complex 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Halifax Infirmary Hospital.
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Acute patient care in ER OVER flow and complex care adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for multiple patients per shift.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels •Iv insertion and maintenance of.
- Foley catheter insertion and removal and maintenance of.
- Safe medication administration.
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Windsor Regional Hospital - OUE Campus
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Assessment and care of a patient on a med-surg unit pre/post-operatively under supervision.
- Insertion and discontinuation of foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Documentation of a patients care with CERNER
- Initiating and continuation of a patients plan of care.
- Care of orthopedic patient's pre and post-operatively including patients with casts and Iuse of proper ambulation equipment such as crutches and walkers.
- Wound care and changing of dressings appropriately.
- Maintenance of intravenous catheters.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, intubation in emergency situation.
Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse.
Harbour View Haven Nursing Home
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Clerical duties.
- Entering physician orders appropriately.
- Computer skills.
- Typing skills.
- Notifying nurses and physicians of orders, consults, etc.
- Correct use with medical terms and abbreviations.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating residents on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved residents' outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse-Complex Care Unit.
Niagara Health System
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within unit.
Personnel Support Worker.
Gray -Cliff Manor Nursing Home.
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Active talk and listen to residents and personal care for residents.
Staff Nurse
National University Hospital ,
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Staff Nurse-Intensive Care Unit(Medical)
Artemis Health Institute.
09.2009 - 08.2017
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse-Surgical ICU.
K.G Hospital ,Coimbatore
07.2008 - 08.2009
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Community Mental Health-Multidiscipline
Niagara College
Welland, ON06.2019
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care-Multiple Discipline.
Niagara College
Welland, ON06.2018
Diploma In Nursing. - Registered Nurse.
K.G School of Nursing
India06.2008
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Care of patient pre and post operative general surgery, orthopedics, urology, vascular surgery, spinal surgery, and general surgery
- Acute care expertise
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Problem resolution capability
- Professional bedside manner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Safe NG tube insertion and removal
- Thorough physical assessments
- Tracheotomy care
- Foley catheter insertion/removal capability
- Insulin medication assistance
- Proper intravenous catheter insertion/removal
- Patient and family advocacy
- Spirometer reading accuracy
- Fast learner and eager to always learn more
- Works well with others and good as a team
- Self autonomy
- Safe administration of medications including intravenously, intramuscular, oral, subcutaneously, etc
- Basic knowledge of and reading of EKGs
- BLS certified
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Correct and thorough assessment skills
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Maintenance and care of central lines
- Computer and typing skills
- Basic, Typing skills
- Clerical
- Documentation
- Managing
- Nursing
- Problem resolution
- Fast learner
- Supervision
- Patient monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient relations
- SBAR communication
- Pre/post-operative expert
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Performing bladder scans
- Medication and IV administration
- Mobility assistance
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Workflow Optimization
- Medication administration expert
- Administering medicines
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Documenting vitals
- Checking oxygen levels
- Diabetes management
- Culturally sensitive
- Infectious disease control
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Staff coordinating as charge nurse
- Monitoring vital signs
- Patient Management
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control measures
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Discharge
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Documentation and Charting
Licensure
Registered Nurse with CNO
RN Licensure with Nova scotia Collage of Nursing.
REFERENCE
Up on Request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Halifax Infirmary Hospital.
11.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Windsor Regional Hospital - OUE Campus
10.2021 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse.
Harbour View Haven Nursing Home
10.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse-Complex Care Unit.
Niagara Health System
09.2019 - 10.2020
Personnel Support Worker.
Gray -Cliff Manor Nursing Home.
11.2017 - 04.2019
Staff Nurse
National University Hospital ,
02.2013 - 04.2017
Staff Nurse-Intensive Care Unit(Medical)
Artemis Health Institute.
09.2009 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse-Surgical ICU.
K.G Hospital ,Coimbatore
07.2008 - 08.2009
Graduate Certificate - Community Mental Health-Multidiscipline
Niagara College
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care-Multiple Discipline.
Niagara College
Diploma In Nursing. - Registered Nurse.
K.G School of Nursing
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