MS office,Cetrix, Power chart
JOTHY BALAKRISHNAN
REGISTERED NURSE
DOHA,DOHA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care (Adult & Pediatric) Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, (Adult & Pediatric) 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. Cardiac ICU Nurse with [22] years of hospital experience supporting patient care excellence. Collaborates with doctors, nurses and administrators to expedite patient care in fast-paced healthcare platforms. High-energy RN with background in emergency centers, applying best practices and complying with complex health and safety regulations. Equipped with [PALS] and (ACLS) certifications.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Sidra hospital
DOHA
06.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- 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.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Our lady's hospital
Dublin
02.2009 - 06.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
MIOT Hospital
Chennai
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Royal Hospital
Muscat
08.2000 - 07.2007
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Assessed (Ventilator) equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Participated in ( ICU) departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Health, Safety And Wellbeing
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland 09.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nurse Management
Royal College of Surgeon
Dublin, Ireland 09.2012 - 08.2013
Diploma In General Nursing & Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Stanley Nursing School
Chennai, India 05.1991 - 05.1994
High School Diploma -
Presidency Higher Secondary School
Chennai, India 06.1988 - 03.1990
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Emotional intelligence
Medication Administration
Care Plan Development
Vaccine administration
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Feeding pumps understanding
Disease prevention and intervention specialist
[Citrix, Power chart, MS] Use
Patient Assessments
Strong clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Shared governance
Acute care expertise
Chest pain management
Staff supervision
[English] Proficiency
Patient counseling
Breastfeeding education
Newborn care
Physical assessments
Emergency Procedures
Patient check-ins
Patient discharge
Precepting
Chronic disease management
Tracheostomy Care
Lab result interpretation
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
Certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Software
Timeline
Master of Science - Occupational Health, Safety And Wellbeing
University College Cork
09.2020 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Sidra hospital
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nurse Management
Royal College of Surgeon
09.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse, ICU
Our lady's hospital
02.2009 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse Supervisor
MIOT Hospital
01.2008 - 09.2008
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Royal Hospital
08.2000 - 07.2007
Diploma In General Nursing & Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery
Stanley Nursing School
05.1991 - 05.1994
High School Diploma -
Presidency Higher Secondary School
06.1988 - 03.1990