SHIDHA KARAKKAD
Windsor,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in delivering complex patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates exceptional composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patient interactions and high-stress situations. Strong emphasis on building trust and rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication and respectful demeanor, complemented by a commitment to excellent customer service. Expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and collaborative teamwork drives a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes while ensuring efficient and compassionate care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hotel -Dieu Grace Hospital (Ortho/Neurology Rehab Unit)
03.2025 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Cerner documentation.
Registered Nurse (Travel Nursing)
Halifax Infirmary Hospital(Er Overflow/Oncology Medical Unit)
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.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Safe medication administration.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Windsor Regional Hospital - Float Nurse (Neurosurgery,General SurgeryOrthopedic,Oncology and Psychiatric Units)
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 use of proper ambulatory 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 situations.
Registered Nurse-Charge Nurse
Harbour View Haven Nursing Home
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Clerical duties.
- Entering physician orders appropriately.
- Computer skills Like Point Click care.
- Typing skills.
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 the 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 the 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.
- Keep 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-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.
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 an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with a plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
Registered Nurse-Surgical ICU
K.G Hospital
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.
- 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-Multidisciplinary
Niagara College
Welland, ON06.2019
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care-Multiple Discipline
Niagara College
Welland, ON06.2018
Nursing - Registered Nurse
K.G School of Nursing
06.2008
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
- Certified in ACLS and BLS
- 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
Languages
English
Certification
- Registered Nurse with CNO
- RN Licensure with Nova Scotia College of Nursing.
- RN Licensure (payment due for registration)PEI.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hotel -Dieu Grace Hospital (Ortho/Neurology Rehab Unit)
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel Nursing)
Halifax Infirmary Hospital(Er Overflow/Oncology Medical Unit)
11.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Windsor Regional Hospital - Float Nurse (Neurosurgery,General SurgeryOrthopedic,Oncology and Psychiatric Units)
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
07.2008 - 08.2009
Graduate Certificate - Palliative Care-Multiple Discipline
Niagara College
Nursing - Registered Nurse
K.G School of Nursing
Graduate Certificate - Community Mental Health-Multidisciplinary
Niagara College
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Introduction to critical care course at Windsor University From Sep 2024
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