Smitha Sreedharan Nair
Bonavista,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in developing personalized care plans, coordinating multidisciplinary services, and facilitating communication among patients, families, and healthcare teams. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and adherence to health regulations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bonavista Peninsula Health Care Centre
Bonavista, NL
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with patient assessments and developed care plans collaboratively.
- Educated patients and families about health management and wellness strategies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations.
Case Coordinator
Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
12.2017 - 03.2025
- Coordinated services with healthcare providers and community resources for comprehensive support.
- Facilitated communication among clients, families, and support teams to improve collaboration and streamline care.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Assessed client needs to develop personalized care plans.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to confirm adherence to treatment protocols and identify any additional support needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create customized discharge plans for patients.
- Identified potential barriers that could delay or prevent safe discharge from the hospital environment.
- Organized discharge planning meetings to streamline workflows among healthcare staff and departments.
- Conducted pre-discharge meetings with patients and families to discuss aftercare plans.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to optimize discharge process and reduce delays.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Facilitated referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and community resources. to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to professional ethics and standards.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate efficient discharges.
Charge nurse, medical unit /step down ICU
Al Ain hospital
Al Ain, UAE
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians for patient recovery.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Mentored junior nurses in best practices and clinical procedures for effective patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Staff nurse, medical unit /step down ICU
Al Ain Hospital
Al Ain, UAE
07.2006 - 07.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed emergency situations effectively while maintaining patient safety standards.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Conducted patient education on medical treatments and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Staff nurse, Medical ICU
Jaipur Golden Hospital
New Delhi, India
02.2001 - 02.2006
- Provide direct patient care and services in the assigned unit.
- Monitor patients throughout the shift and report any emergencies to physicians promptly.
- Prioritizing patient care based on ongoing assessment of patient's needs.
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to ensure effective patient resuscitation.
- Worked as a Telemetry Nurse, monitoring patients' vital signs and cardiac rhythms to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Proactive in identifying problems in discharging patients and coordinate with social worker and case manager
- Developed individual care plans addressing patient needs and treatment goals while supervising and mentoring new hires and less experienced staff.
- Manage daily staff assignment and patient scheduling to ensure coverage and flow.
- Serve as a resource in interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
- Acting as a role model and mentor to fellow nursing staff.
- Precepted new staff and graduate nursing interns (GNIs).
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive care.
- Assessing patient and family education needs and providing comprehensive information and resources to meet their clinical needs.
- Performing actively, duties as Team Leader when delegated.
- Resolved patient complaints promptly, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Conducting regular audits on the quality aspect for the improvement of the unit's performance.
- Performed duties as life support link nurse and instructor.
- Outlined key roles and responsibilities to clarify job expectations and enhance team collaboration.
Education
Certification - Case Management
American Institute of Health Care Professionals, T
United States Of America06-2023
Bachelors - Nursing
RAS AL KHAIMAH MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE06-2013
Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
TAMIL NADU, INDIA05-2009
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
SAFADARJUNG HOSPITAL, PUNJAB NURSES REGISTRATION COUNCIL
NEW DELHI, INDIA09-2000
Skills
- Care coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Patient advocacy
- Nurse preceptor
- Cerner expertise
- Epic super user
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
Personal Information
Married and living with familly.
Certification
- Indian license-Lifelong validity, Registered nurse RN 18800,
Registered midwife RM-19055,
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE: Illinois board of Nursing
License Number: 041.566734 Expiry : May 31, 2028
CRNNL registration number: 33025, Effective date: July 29 2024,
Expiry date: March 31 2027
Additional details
- WES completed- Canadian equivalency : Summary bachelor's degree (four years)
- NCLEX RN- passed 08/04/2024 : Illinois board of nursing
- IELTS general-Band score 6 done on 11.05.2024
Residency status
- Canadian Permanent Resident
- Newfoundland Driving License
Accomplishments
- SEHA best 100 Employee Award : SEHA corporate | October 2023
- Well done award : Al Ain Hospital, medical unit
- This has been awarded multiple times.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bonavista Peninsula Health Care Centre
06.2025 - Current
Case Coordinator
Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City
12.2017 - 03.2025
Charge nurse, medical unit /step down ICU
Al Ain hospital
08.2014 - 12.2017
Staff nurse, medical unit /step down ICU
Al Ain Hospital
07.2006 - 07.2014
Staff nurse, Medical ICU
Jaipur Golden Hospital
02.2001 - 02.2006
Certification - Case Management
American Institute of Health Care Professionals, T
Bachelors - Nursing
RAS AL KHAIMAH MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
SAFADARJUNG HOSPITAL, PUNJAB NURSES REGISTRATION COUNCIL