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SUMITHA SUKUMARAN

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Highly qualified RN with 8 years of international experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership. Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chsld Westisland Manoir
Montreal, Quebec
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Observe the state of consciousness of a person and monitor neurological signs.
  • Provide care and treatment for wounds and alterations of the skin and teguments according to prescription or a nursing plan.
  • Install an intermittent or continuous bladder irrigation system.
  • Colostomy care and stoma assessment.

Personal Support Worker

Le boulevard residence urbaine
Montreal, Quebec
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
  • Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

muthoot medicare hospital
Kerala,india, Kerala
05.2014 - 12.2016
  • Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
  • Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
  • Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
  • Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

KIMS healthcare and management limited
Kerala,india, Kerala
04.2010 - 01.2012
  • implements and maintains estate
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
  • Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
  • Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
  • Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
  • Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

BGS Apollo hospital
Mysoore,india, Karnataka
07.2007 - 08.2009
  • Provided patients and their family health education and information with respect to community resources for chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, sublingual, and oral.
  • Provided patients and families health education and information with respect to community resources for chronic conditions.
  • Administered and monitored blood transfusion, TPN, and peg feeds.
  • Inserted and managed NG tube and Foley's catheter.
  • Managed and monitored chest tubes, various drainages, peg tube, ostomy, PICC/IJ, and tracheostomy care.
  • Provided wound care changes from vac dressings, picc/ij dressings to simple dressing.
  • Involved with orienting newly hired nurses to the units.
  • Collaborated with allied healthcare and the elderly patient to create a personal care plan, implemented interventions, evaluated patient outcomes, and ensured safe discharge.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

muzaffarnagar medical college
Muzaffarnagar,india, Utherpradesh
12.2005 - 12.2006
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.

Education

Vocational Training Programs of Personal Support Worker -

Shaad Health And Business
Montreal
11-2020

Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery -

Ndrk College Of Nsg
India
09-2005

High School Diploma -

Goverment Higher Secondary School
Kerala,india
03-2002

Skills

  • Physical Assessment
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Health Education
  • Samples collection
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Charting and recording
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Emergency Response
  • Family Communication

Certification

  • Registered nurse from the CNO: 24899166.
  • Registered practical nurse from the CNO:BB 608885.
  • Registered nurse, karnataka state of nursing council :64738.
  • Registered nurse, kerala nursing council :55230.
  • Basic life support and first aid certificate

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French level 2
Professional
Hindi
Professional

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chsld Westisland Manoir
06.2022 - 06.2024

Personal Support Worker

Le boulevard residence urbaine
10.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

muthoot medicare hospital
05.2014 - 12.2016

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

KIMS healthcare and management limited
04.2010 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

BGS Apollo hospital
07.2007 - 08.2009

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

muzaffarnagar medical college
12.2005 - 12.2006

Vocational Training Programs of Personal Support Worker -

Shaad Health And Business

Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery -

Ndrk College Of Nsg

High School Diploma -

Goverment Higher Secondary School

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