VINEETHA VISWANADHAN

Job Responsibilities

Phlebotomy: Responsible for blood sample collections from Emergency Department (ED) and Inpatient units.

Laboratory Testing: Performs diagnostic testing and evaluations on patient samples in a core laboratory setting, including Hematology, Chemistry, and Transfusion Medicine; takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Equipment Maintenance: Conducts routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments to ensure optimal functionality.

Performance Optimization: Contributes to the achievement of departmental and organizational goals through efficient and accurate laboratory practices.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintains compliance with IQMH accreditation standards.

Health & Safety: Follows all health and safety protocols, including recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions or practices.

Infection Control: Maintains a safe and hygienic work environment by adhering to infection control and hazardous waste management procedures.

STAT Testing: Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, especially under urgent conditions requiring immediate testing (STAT).

Result Validation: Collaborates with colleagues when reviewing abnormal or critical (panic) lab results to ensure accurate reporting.

Professional Conduct: Complies with Code of Professional Conduct.

Quality Assurance: Participates actively in departmental Quality Assurance (QA) programs and accreditation readiness activities.

Continuous Learning: Engages in ongoing education and professional development to maintain technical competency and current knowledge in the field.

Confidentiality: Maintains strict confidentiality of all personal health information in compliance with privacy regulations.

Additional Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned to support laboratory operations.

• Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
• Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
• Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
• Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Instructed family members in caring for patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn and reposition patient.
• Supported emotional well-being of patients by offering companionship and empathetic conversation during difficult periods of adjustment or decline in health.
• Completed comprehensive documentation for each patient''s care activities, ensuring accurate records were maintained for future reference or audits.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each resident.
• Improved patient mobility through regular transfers, ambulation assistance, and range of motion exercises.

• Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
• Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
• Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
• Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.

Patient Monitoring;Provides continuous and detailed monitoring of critically ill cardiac patients, including those with arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, heart failure, and post-cardiac interventions.

Cardiac Assessment ;Performs thorough cardiovascular assessments, including vital signs, ECG interpretation, hemodynamic monitoring, and recognition of changes in cardiac status.

Medication Administration;Safely administers cardiac medications (e.g., antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors) and titrates IV infusions as per physician orders and protocols.

Emergency Response;Responds promptly to cardiac emergencies such as code blues, initiating CPR, defibrillation, and advanced life support measures as needed.

Care Planning;Develops and implements individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Patient Education;Educates patients and families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medication regimens, lifestyle modifications, and discharge instructions.

Documentation;Accurately documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic health records in a timely and professional manner.

Infection Control & Safety;Maintains a sterile and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and hospital safety standards.