SOUMYA XAVIER
Registered Nurse
EDMONTON,AB
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Edmonton, AB
01.2024 - Current
- Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
JOANNES PSYCHO-MEDICAL CENTRE
Kerala, India
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Health Care Aide
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
Edmonton, AB
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients
Registered Nurse
THE HOUSE OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
Kerala, India
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed caseload of 20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Health Care Aide
ENTRUST
Edmonton, AB
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Registered Nurse
BETHLEHEM ABAYABHAVAN CHARITABLE SOCIETY
Kerala, India
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
FORTIS HOSPITAL VASANT KUNJU
Delhi, India
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of 20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse
KORAMBAYIL HOSPITAL
Kerala, India
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY - Nursing
K.M.H.M TRUST
MANJERI, KERALA 10.2005 - 05.2009
PERSONL SUPPORT WORKER -
NIAGRA COLLAGE WELLAND
Ontario,Canada 01.2013 - 08.2013
NURSING IN ONTARIO IEN -
FANSHAWE COLLEGE ONTARIO
Ontario,canada 06.2021 - 08.2021
Medical Office Assistant
Capstone Edge College
Calgary, AB 08.2022 - 05.2023
Skills
Wound Care
Vaccine Administration
Medical Recordkeeping
Chart Updating
Chronic Disease Management
Nursing Staff Leadership
Care Planning
Advocacy
Medical Assessment
Intravenous Therapy
Clinical Judgment
Medication Administration
Analytical and critical thinking
Accomplishments
BLS (Heart &Stroke Foundation.Non-violent Crisis intervention Training.IEN Path to success workshop at Beats and Breaths Academy.CRNA Medication Management chapter 1-4.NextGen health assessment. Infection prevention and control. WHIMS. Medication safety. Urinary Catheter.Patient fall. Blood transfusion. Mental Health assessment. oxygen therapy. Venipuncture.
Reference
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
JOANNES PSYCHO-MEDICAL CENTRE
05.2023 - 12.2023
Medical Office Assistant
Capstone Edge College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
THE HOUSE OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
08.2021 - 01.2022
NURSING IN ONTARIO IEN -
FANSHAWE COLLEGE ONTARIO
06.2021 - 08.2021
Health Care Aide
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY
07.2017 - 01.2023
Health Care Aide
ENTRUST
01.2017 - 12.2019
PERSONL SUPPORT WORKER -
NIAGRA COLLAGE WELLAND
01.2013 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
BETHLEHEM ABAYABHAVAN CHARITABLE SOCIETY
08.2011 - 09.2012
Registered Nurse
FORTIS HOSPITAL VASANT KUNJU
06.2010 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse
KORAMBAYIL HOSPITAL
04.2009 - 04.2010
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY - Nursing
K.M.H.M TRUST
10.2005 - 05.2009