Anish Lukose
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in interventional procedures, patient education, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical assessment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, Texas
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted in interventional procedures under the guidance of attending physicians.
- Educated patients on procedure preparation and post-care instructions.
- Monitored patient vitals during and after radiological interventions.
- Maintained sterile environments to promote patient safety during procedures.
- Managed and organized medical supplies for interventional radiology suites.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing invasive procedures.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Cared for patients undergoing complex vascular access procedures such as fistulas, grafts, and central lines placement.
- Assisted with development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures related to interventional radiology services.
- Educated family members on post-operative care instructions for their loved one.
- Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.
- Managed communication between physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care needs during an intervention.
- Initiated emergency interventions when needed during a procedure or post-procedure recovery period.
- Interacted with patients in positively by using active listening skills and asking open-ended questions.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information about patients' health histories.
- Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for interventional radiology procedures by conducting regular maintenance checks according to safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
03.2014 - 08.2019
- Managed and organized medical supplies for interventional radiology suites.
- Educated patients on procedure preparation and post-care instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Notified physicians whenever patient assessments revealed issues or problems.
- Recognized potential complications related to interventional radiology procedures and took appropriate action to address them.
- Performed nursing assessments of patients prior to each procedure with documentation of findings into the medical record.
- Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for interventional radiology procedures by conducting regular maintenance checks according to safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Health Care
Houston, Texas
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient care plans.
- Assisted in wound care management and dressing changes.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to optimize daily workflow efficiency.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Staff Nurse
Artemis Hospital ,India
GurgaoN,India
02.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed complex nursing tasks during high-pressure situations.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to provide quality nursing care to all patients within the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Coordinated daily rounds with interdisciplinary teams to discuss plan of care updates for assigned patients.
- Performed advanced assessments of patients to determine their response to treatments.
- Participated in multidisciplinary conferences regarding difficult cases or new developments in technology or procedures relevant to Surgical ICU nursing practice.
- Documented patient progress notes, changes in condition, and treatment administered accurately in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills with both staff members and families regarding changes in condition or treatments being implemented for each patient.
- Developed relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other health team members based on trust, respect, compassion, empathy, reliability, integrity and professionalism.
Staff Nurse
Jamdar Hospital
Jabalpur ,India
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Monitored patients during cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Administered medications and managed sedation levels for patient comfort.
- Assisted in the setup and maintenance of cardiac cath lab equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on lab protocols and safety procedures.
- Initiated emergency resuscitation measures in response to life threatening situations or cardiac arrest.
- Performed pre-operative patient preparation and education of the procedure.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, angioplasties, pacemaker implantations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams involved in the delivery of quality patient care services.
- Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jabalpur Institute Of Nursing Sciences And Researc
08-2008
Skills
- Interventional procedures
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Vascular access care
- Sterile techniques
- Risk management
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Care coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Medication administration
- Clinical assessment
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
Certification
Certified Radiology Nurse
Accomplishments
2018 Outstanding Magnet champion Award (Houston Methodist )
Affiliations
Team Leader for Fall prevention project in DTCL ,Michael E Debakey VA Hospital
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Houston Methodist
03.2014 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Cornerstone Health Care
02.2013 - 04.2014
Staff Nurse
Artemis Hospital ,India
02.2010 - 10.2012
Staff Nurse
Jamdar Hospital
10.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jabalpur Institute Of Nursing Sciences And Researc