Registered Nurse with 23 years of clinical nursing experience
17 years of Current Adult Critical care experience
6 years of Previous Adult Critical care experience
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult ICU, RN
Kettering Health
MIAMISBURG, OHIO
02.2024 - Current
In H1B Visa Sponsorship
Nurse: Intensive Care outreach nurse, critical care nurse and a rapid response team member
Tawam Hospital (Previously managed by John Hopkins)
Al Ain, UAE
06.2007 - 01.2024
Tawam Hospital is a premier 503-bed tertiary care facility located in Al Ain and is one of the largest hospitals in the UAE.
The facility features 24 VIP suites, 78 isolation rooms, 48 ER beds, 9 operating theaters, and 81 specialty clinics.
Tawam's 2,400 doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals offer services in specialties including oncology, neonatal care, emergency medicine, intensive care, surgery, urology, family medicine, fertility services, neurosurgery, nephrology, pediatrics, pain management, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Nurse: ICU
Almana General Hospital
Dammam, KSA
10.2001 - 07.2005
Almana General Hospital, Dammam, is a JCI-accredited hospital.
Almana General Hospital Dammam is a tertiary hospital known for its excellent services as well as being popular for and recognized as a referral facility for: Almana Elite Care - Luxury Suits, Step-down Units, Kidney Center - Hemodialysis, Cardiac Catheterization, Nuclear Medicine, Assisted Fertility (IVF), Inpatient Psychiatry Care (The only Private Hospital Secure Unit, Regionally)
We possess one of the busiest Outpatient Departments in Dammam.
The local people know the caliber of our trusted doctors over the years and have established confidence in the services provided.
We aim to deliver the best services at affordable prices, equally to everyone who enters our doors.
The inpatient departments offer Suite Rooms, Private, and Semi-Private Rooms.
Bed capacity, 343.
Nurse ICU
The Bangalore Hospital
Bangalore, India
08.1999 - 08.2001
Situated in the heart of Bangalore, the multi-specialty Bangalore Hospital boasts a 180-bed inpatient capacity.
Provided specialized and cost-effective medical care to patients at The Bangalore Hospital, utilizing a combination of modern equipment and expert medical knowledge.
Managed a full range of medical services at The Bangalore Hospital, ensuring a congenial and reassuring environment.
Managed a nine-story building effectively.
Education
RN-BSN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING BRIDGE -
RAK MEDICAL HEALTH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
RAS AL KHAIMAH, U.A.E
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY -
MATHA SCHOOL OF NURSING
MANAMADURAI, TAMIL-NADU
Cases handled
Myocardial Infraction
Valvular diseases-Mitral and Aortic stenosis and regurgitation, Pulmonic and tricuspid stenosis and regurgitation
Acute coronary syndrome
Post PCI patients-Sheath removal and complications of post PCI
Hypertensive emergencies
Acute peripheral vascular insufficiency-PAD, PVD
Heart failure, cardiomyopathy
Cardiac tamponade
Aneurism
Acute and Chronic respiratory failure, COPD, Asthma, Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary hypertension
Pneumonia, aspiration
Acute lung injury
Pneumothorax
Cardiac, hypovolemic, septic and anaphylactic Shock
Multiple organ failure
Poly Trauma patient
Encephalopathy
Stroke-ischemic and hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Brain tumors
Skull fractures
Seizures
Meningitis
Brain death care until the organ retrieve
Guillain Barre syndrome
Myasthenia Gravis
GB syndrome
GI bleeding
Acute Pancreatitis
Hepatic Failure
Abdominal trauma
Post operative Bariatric
Bowel obstruction
Bowel perforation
Renal failure
DI & SIADH
DKA& HHS
Hypoglycemia
Thyroid Emergency
Coagulopathies
HIT
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic purpura
Delirium
Dementia
Depression
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Compartment syndrome
Different types wound care
TPN and PPN administration
Nasogastric and PEG feeds
Assistance of chest tube, central line, A-line insertion and management
CRRT, IABP, PICCO management
EVD, ICP management.
Temporary pacemaker insertion and management
Intubation assistance and further management in ventilator
Bronchoscopy, endoscopy, colonoscopy assistance and management during the procedure.
Accompany with patients for various procedure like CT, MRI, PCI, OR Procedures and transfers to various hospitals.
Certification
NCLEX - 2022
HAAD - 2010
OET - 04/23/2022
CCRN - 06/2023
CGFNS - 2006
BLS - 05/2023
ACLS - 06/2022
FCCS - 09/2016
Specialequipment
Zoll M and R series defibrillator machines
Phillips -MX 750
Phillips TC -20 ECG machine
Prismaflex CRRT machine
Hotline fluid warmer
KENDALL -SCD Express with vascular refill detection
Identifies and determine the priority of patient's problems and needs through continuous observation and thorough Nursing Assessment (Body Systems Approach) to both acute and chronic, critically ill patients who have Neurological, Cardiovascular, respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Renal, urological musculoskeletal and vascular problems as it is a adult critical care area.
Renders comprehensive Nursing Care to the Critically Ill patients utilizing the Nursing Process (Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation) accordance with established priorities toward preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative aspect of therapy.
Reviews and carries out Physician's Medical Orders correctly and efficiently and keeps them up to date with the patients' health status.
Administers Medications utilizing the Standards and observes the 10 Golden Rules in Drug Administration.
Evaluates patients' reactions to drugs being administered, drug to drug and drug to food incompatibilities.
Assists in the provision and maintenance of adequate and functioning equipment such as Infusion Pumps, Suction Machines, and Oxygen Delivering devices.
Facilitates and assists in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures, noting results and patients' reactions.
Relays pertinent laboratory results and refers conditions needing immediate or in emergent response.
Monitors and documents patients' vital signs correctly, noting for abnormalities in bedside and central monitoring units. 12 lead ECG to be taken and uploaded in the system whenever changes in the rhythm.
Prepares the patient for transfers to step-down units and for discharge, accompany with the patient for CT and MRI.
Educates the patient and the family regarding the disease, treatments and medications taken stressing the importance of follow-ups and compliance to the treatment regimen.
Documents patients' progress utilizing the SBAR Format in the Nurse's Progress Notes.
Management of CRRT machine including priming and trouble shootings during the treatment time.
EVD monitoring
PICCO monitoring and connections
Assist the physicians for bed side procedures such as: arterial line insertion, central line insertion, dialysis catheter insertion, Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis, paracentesis, tracheostomy, intubation, intubation and chest tube insertions.
Handling of narcotics, cupboard key, ICU stock replacement and record keeping
Receive the hand over from outgoing team member, prioritize the patient acuity and visit them accordingly. Improve the recognition of deterioration, provide intervention regardless of location to improve patient outcome.
Attend the patient as per MEWS Score (Modified Early Warning Score)
Reduce the number of cord blues outside the ICU and unplanned admissions
Guide, teach and support clinical staffs in managing complex situations.
Accessing porta-Cath, perma-Cath and central lines in wards and emergency department.
IV cannulations in difficult situations.
Arranging and escorting critical patients to I.C.U
Administration of high alert medications and narcotics
Post ICU patients' follow up in the ward for 72 hours, review lab values, vitals and medications if any escalation or electrolytes replacement requires, will contact the concerned physician for orders.
Liaise with nursing supervisor, plans and agree on priorities at huddle times.
Meet the team leaders of ICU and emergency department -note high risk patients and reassess MEWS before transfer to ward.
Commence ward rounds to vulnerable group.
Accept call from wards needing advice and attend as required- document/discuss actions.
Respond to adult code and other system requirements as directed by nursing supervisor or excising call out system.
Collect data on activities and actions and provide summarized written report to group email at the end of the shift.
Primary expectation of an ICON (Intensive care outreach nurse) is
Provide clinical advice, assessment, action plans and where appropriate interventions to ensure quality patient care.
Maintain all competencies and skills as required to maximize utility and support across a board range of clinical environments.
Guide and support clinical staff (including non-nursing) staff managing complex situations.
Provide bed side teaching advice and guidance where possible.
First responder for code blue. Respond to other emergencies as requested.
Communicate professionally to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Collect the data in daily basis and combine and prepare monthly report, which will be presented in CPR committees.
Timeline
Adult ICU, RN
Kettering Health
02.2024 - Current
Nurse: Intensive Care outreach nurse, critical care nurse and a rapid response team member
Tawam Hospital (Previously managed by John Hopkins)