Tessymol Vinod
Registered nurse
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 5 years of experience and passion for providing the highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses, and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Covenant Health Services
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Collected biological samples for testing and lab work, in alignment with health and safety protocols.
STAFF NURSE
The House of Devine Providence Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Demonstrated awareness of patient and family rights, age-specific needs, and cultural beliefs
- Performed treatments and administered injections according to physician instructions
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records
- 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.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
STAFF NURSE
Vimala Hospital
10.2010 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
STAFF NURSE
Jabalpur Hospital and Research Center
05.2002 - 02.2004
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
Diploma - Medical Office Assistant
08.2023
DIPLOMA - Nursing And Midwifery
01.2001
DIPLOMA - OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE
2025
Diploma - Healthcare Aide
05.2018
Skills
- Treatment Recommendations
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Patient Education
- Wound Care Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
Accomplishments
- Registered Nurse State of Illinois #041.544078
- CRNA 119072
Additional Information
- Volunteer services: Patient visitor Greynuns Hospital March 2019- September 2019
Certification
- BLS Training - August2023
- Licensed Registered Nurse -Board of NursingIllinois May 2023 # 041.544078
- Licensed Registered Nurse CRNA #119072 May 2023
Timeline
STAFF NURSE - The House of Devine Providence Hospital
01.2023 - 02.2023
Health Care Aide - Covenant Health Services
10.2019 - Current
STAFF NURSE - Vimala Hospital
10.2010 - 05.2013
STAFF NURSE - Jabalpur Hospital and Research Center
05.2002 - 02.2004
Capstone College - Diploma, Medical Office Assistant
School of Nursing Mercy Hospital - DIPLOMA, Nursing And Midwifery
Aquinas College - DIPLOMA, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE
Robertson College - Diploma, Healthcare Aide
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