Anju Thomas

• Prepare administrative reports and documents, and perform other job-related duties as required.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologist and other healthcare professionals to assess, plan, and deliver patient care in the gastroenterology department.
• Perform pre-procedure assessments, including patient history reviews and medication reconciliation.
• Assist in endoscopic examinations, such as colonoscopies, gastroscopies, and sigmoidoscopies endoscopic ultrasound, bronchoscopies, endobronchial ultrasound, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures, assessing vital signs and addressing any complications or adverse reactions.
• Educate patients on gastrointestinal conditions, treatment plans, and post-procedure care instructions.
• Administer medications as prescribed and maintain accurate medication record.

Rehabilitation Nurse, Preceptor

Coordinates with medical staff to develop customized rehab plans for each patient

Daily assessments of patient abilities and noted progress

Assist their patients with their daily activities.

Implements physician-directed therapy techniques.

Provides information to family members on how to provide necessary support.

Performs medical treatments, medication administration, admission and discharges, patient and family education, collaborated with team in patient care, and provided care appropriate to the age and specific needs of patients.

Acts as a preceptor to new Registered Nurses.

Works as Charge Nurse of the Unit.

• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, Preceptor

• Performed medical treatments, medication administration, admission, and discharges, patient and family education, collaborated with team in patient care, and provided care appropriate to the age and specific needs of patients
• Supervised Registered Nurses and Non-licensed nursing personnel in providing quality nursing care and acted as a preceptor to New Registered Nurses
• Worked as Relief Charge Nurse in the absence of Charge nurse or Team Leader.

Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor

• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Performed Medical treatments, medication administration,admission and discharges, patient and family education, collaborated with team in patient care, and provided care appropriate to the age and specific needs of patients.
• Worked as a preceptor for New Registered Nurses
• Worked as Charge Nurse/ Team Leader of a 42 Bed Med-Surg Unit

• Provided comprehensive cardiac education to patients and families, empowering them in self-care management postdischarge.
• Promoted a culture of learning by sharing best practices, clinical updates, and relevant research findings with nursing colleagues to encourage evidence-based care delivery.
• Enhanced continuity of care by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams during shift handoffs and patient transfers.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
• Enhanced patient comfort during hospital stays by advocating for pain management measures while maintaining vigilance over potential side effects.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.

• Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
• Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
• Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
• Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
• Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Assessed and implemented care for all types of pediatric patients
• Worked as a charge Nurse
• Supervised licensed and n0n-licensed personals
• Assisted in pediatric procedures
• Able to do pediatric admissions, discharges, assessing and educating patient's parents and caregivers.
• Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.

• Assess, Plan, Implement and evaluate the condition of patient from admission till the discharge.
• Expert enough to do blood extractions, IV cannulation of adults and pediatric, to apply skin reactions.
• Rendering direct nursing care. Alert in observing untoward signs and symptoms of the patient and inform physician.
• Able to assist in procedures like lumbar puncture, paracentesis, orthosurgeries like open reduction, internal fixations, Hip replacement and Prosthesis, casting. eye surgeries like cataracts extraction and implant intraocular lens and general surgeries like lower segment caesarian section, hysterectomy, vaginal and abdominal, appendectomies.
• I am well versed with Defibrillators, syringe pumps, infusion pumps etc.
• Able to take care of patients with post op orthopedic cases, general surgeries and eye surgeries. Monitor intake and output, psychological support to patients and relatives.
• Participate in educating patients. Support and assist the head nurse in establishing a good working atmosphere.