Veena Vijayan Nair
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
03.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to carry out relevant clinical stroke-related best practices, knowledge integration, and skills within the management of complex neuroscience stroke cases that bridge the full continuum of care
- Interprets clinical assessment findings and makes appropriate recommendations
- Demonstrates effective critical thinking and prioritization in complex and evolving situations
- Ability and insight to determine boundaries in scope of practice and role limitations
- Ability to work both autonomously and as a member of a team
- Demonstrated leadership skills in working with an Interprofessional team, and superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Performing health assessments of patients to identify healthcare interventions
- Using appropriate assessment tools like Canadian Neurological Scale for evaluation and monitoring of neurological status of patients with stroke
- Monitoring, addressing, and documenting the symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
- Operating and using medical equipment
- Working with Doctors to develop and implement a discharge planning process for patients
- Teaching and counselling patients or family members on health-related issues while collaborating with other healthcare professionals
- Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) of personal health information
- Consulting with the inter-professional team as required
- Ensuring health care practices are in line with the security of the institution, ensuring safety and security of the health care area, health care equipment, and pharmaceuticals
- Maintaining competencies to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ontario via participation in continuing education relevant to the practice environment, CNO Quality Assurance Program, using health care resources as required.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Complex Continuing Care Unit Veterans Centre
- Caring for residents that are cognitively intact or may have mild dementia from CVA or Parkinson's disease
- Caring residents with tracheostomy, nephrostomy tubes, colostomy and complex wounds
- Medical care including IVs, IV (PIC lines) medication
- Facilitates collaboration between care teams
- Performing health assessments of patients to identify healthcare interventions
- Ensuring health care practices are in line with the security of the institution, ensuring safety and security of the health care area, health care equipment, and pharmaceuticals.
Activity Aide
Sunnybrook Health Sciences
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Working with one of the largest veterans' care facilities in Canada, Activity Aides Role is to provide recreational and cognitive support to the Veterans in their leisure time
- Engaging residents in one-to-one recreational activities
- Escorting residents to and from recreation programs, both on the unit and off the unit
- Preparing residents for meals and assisting as required
- Providing cueing and support to residents regarding their personal care (e.g., assisting to washroom) when requested by staff
- Participate in educational activities and other duties as required.
Patient Observer
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated between patients and healthcare professionals to meet patient needs
- Assist the Registered Nurses in completing personal care activities of patient
- Reorient the patient to time and place as required
- To minimize/reduce the risk of high-risk behaviours i.e., pulling of tubes/line, trying to leave the unit, dangerous movements, hitting self/others
- Documenting patient behaviours to observer’s documentation sheet.
Senior healthcare assistant
Greenfields Residential Home
02.2012 - 11.2013
- Administered medications as order by using patient specific MAR
- Managed and maintained resident rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions, and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Used mobility devices to carefully and transport elderly residents
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Education
GED -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Brampton, ON2021
Associate of Science - Advanced Healthcare Leadership
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto2017
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Studies
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United Kingdom03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angel College of Nursing
India2010
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care planning
- IV drug therapy management
- Maintaining records
- Care plan development
- Preparing for procedures
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Patient and family centred care
- Gastrostomy/Nasogastric tube feeding/care
- Collecting vital signs
- Strong medical ethic
- Experience using PLUM IV pump
- Hypodermoclysis application and management
- Care of PICC Line
- Male and female catheterization
- CBI and manual irrigation
- EHR Management
- Wound care
- Specimen collection
- Long-Term Care experience
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Nursing care Plan Development
- Strong clinical judgment
- SBAR communication
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Psychiatric and mental health care
- Vascular care understanding
- Maintaining feeding pumps (Kangaroo)
- Performing bladder scans
- Patient and family advocacy
- Use of Pyxis and CPOE
- Taking ECG’s
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Professional Working
Telugu
Professional Working
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ontario, Canada, 03/01/22, Present
- Registered Nurse, India, 01/01/10, Present
- Registered Nurse, New York, USA, 01/01/20, Present
- Registered Nurse, Texas- Under process
- Infection control and Child Abuse prevention certified
- BLS+CPR Certified
- Coronary Care 1, Humber College, 08/01/22
Vaccinationstatus
Fully Vaccinated with Pfizer dose 1,2,3.
Affiliations
- ONA Local 80
Dancing, Travelling
I love dancing as it is both a joyful pastime and rigorous discipline, offering numerous physical, mental, and social benefits. I also love travelling that involves exploring new places, cultures and experiences. I try to get out of my comfort zone to explore new adventures.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
11.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
03.2022 - Current
Activity Aide
Sunnybrook Health Sciences
06.2020 - 02.2022
Patient Observer
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.2019 - 06.2020
Senior healthcare assistant
Greenfields Residential Home
02.2012 - 11.2013
GED -
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Associate of Science - Advanced Healthcare Leadership
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Studies
University of Bedfordshire
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angel College of Nursing
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