Bijimol Kochuparambil Thomas
Registered Nurse
Wigram
Summary
Patient-centered care-oriented nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, aged care, and communicable disease management. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Expertise in chronic and infectious disease care, acute medical care, and infection control.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hamad Medical Corporation/Ministry of Health Qatar
5 2017 - 3 2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Vascular access such as IV, PICC, and CVC
- Emergency and critical care nursing
- Involved in multidisciplinary team
- Actively participated in infection control audits and worked as infection control link
- Isolation techniques, use of pressure rooms (+ve and - ve pressure), proper use of PPE for infectious diseases
- Managed elderly patients with respiratory infections and rehabilitation
- Actively participated in Fire drills, CPR, and Internet downtime drills
- Infectious Disease management especially not limited to Tuberculosis, HIV, Viral and Bacterial meningitis, Encephalitis, Covid 19, Malaria, Chickenpox, MERS, MRSA, CDiff, CAUTI, VAP, and SSI
- Electronic Medical Record Proficiency in Omnicel and Cerner
- Handled patients with smoking cessation and de-addiction programs
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Vital signs, initiating, monitoring and continuity of care
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Worked in multicultural environment.
Registered Nurse
George Matthen Mission Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Long term elderly care with palliative and rehabilitation
- Wound care and management
- Nutritional assessment and management
- Vascular access such IV and CVC
- Early recognition and treatment
- Prevention of fall and cross infection.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Pre and post op management
- Wound care and management
- Aged care with pneumonia and palliative care
- Infection control and prevention of cross infection
- Stroke management
- Diagnostic procedure preparation
- Assisted in wound suturing and removal of suturing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Competency Assessment Programme -
B.sc Nursing -
Rajiv Gnadhi University of Health Science
Karnataka 01.2012 -
Skills
Admission assessment and planning
Tracheostomy care
Stroke and rehabilitation
Blood and blood products Transfusions
Oxygen administration
Male and Female Catheterization
Participated in SEPSIS Programme
Handled Respirator for COVID-19 management
Conducted Journal clubs
ABCDE Assessment
Performed N95 fit testing for the health care team
Wound Care
Patient Management
Care Planning
Medication and IV administration
Emergency Response
Medical assessment
Vaccine administration
Medication Administration
Medical Recordkeeping
Health screening
Case Management
Chronic Disease Management
Diabetes management
Patient Care
Infection control measures
Patient education and counseling
Tracheostomy Care
Learning activities certifications membership
- 2023 Certificate of Achievement Foundation of cultural competency NZ.
- 2023 Certificate of Achievement Module 1&2_Nga Paerwa Te Tiriti eLearning NZ.
- 2023 UK NMC CBT passed on August 10th 2023.
- 2023 Infection Control program and updated yearly. I have worked as an infection control link nurse. This role allowed me to develop strong skills in implementing and monitoring infection control protocols, educating staff on best practices, and ensuring patient safety.
- 2023 Certification of appreciation for JCI participation.
- 2023 Attended educations for quality improvement- Audit, research, projects, reports etc.
- 2022 certification for immediate life support. Updated yearly.
- 2022 Certificate of appreciation from CDC leadership for great effort, commitment, and dedication in CDC during COVID-19 pandemic 2022.
- 2022 Certificate appreciation for supporting health care during FIFA world cup 2022 in Qatar.
- 2021 Certificate of appreciation on Person centred care program in CDC.
- 2019 Has completed the planetree training CHI workshops.
- 2019 Certification of recognition for 'Near miss'.
- 2019 Certificate of appreciation for valuable contribution and effort in quality improvement activities.
- 2018 Completed the ALERT course.
- Certification of The IT and distance learning CERNER Millennium (USA).
- 2015 Qatar council for health practitioner's Prometric exam passed on 12/31/2015.
Professional Registration
- Nursing council of New Zealand, 339234
- Department of Healthcare Professions, Qatar, N17532
References
- Annie Tatton, Clinical Nurse Educator, Wesley Institute of Nursing Education, New Zealand, annietatton@oceaniahealthcare.co.nz, (+64)21320498
- Marchie, Nurse Manager, Anne Maree Gardens, Rest Home and Hospital, Auckland, Amg.nurse@annemaree.co.nz, (+64)273427675
- Mehdi Dabbous, Charge Nurse, Communicable Disease Center, Qatar, MDabbous@hamad.qa, (+974)50806625
Disclaimer
I hereby testify that the above information, are true and correct to best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
George Matthen Mission Hospital
04.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2015
B.sc Nursing -
Rajiv Gnadhi University of Health Science
01.2012 -
Registered Nurse
Hamad Medical Corporation/Ministry of Health Qatar
5 2017 - 3 2024
Competency Assessment Programme -
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