Gigi Joseph
Registered Nurse
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha
11.2004 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Calgary University
Qatar 08.2015 - 06.2018
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
Holy Family School of Nursing
Patna,Bihar,India 08.1994 - 11.1998
Pre-Degree - Plus Two
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala,India 04.1991 - 04.1993
No Degree - Secondary School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Kerala State, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Feeding assistance
Medication Administration
Family Education
Personal care needs
Procedure preparations
Oxygen saturation standards
Foley catheters
Tracheostomy Care
Chronic disease management
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Care Plan Development
Patient discharge
Performing EKGs
Patient Management
Insulin medication assistance
Strong clinical judgment
Diabetes and nutrition education
Physical assessments
Chest pain management
Certification
Immediate Life Support
Timeline
Immediate Life Support
07-2022
BSN - Nursing
Calgary University
08.2015 - 06.2018
Preceptorship programme
05-2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hamad Medical Corporation
11.2004 - Current
No Degree - Secondary School
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
04.2001 -
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing And Midwifery
Holy Family School of Nursing
08.1994 - 11.1998
Pre-Degree - Plus Two
Mahatma Gandhi University
04.1991 - 04.1993