MARY SELVI ANITHA JONAS
Peoria,IL
Summary
Compassionate Professional Nurse with over 7 years of clinical experience in home healthcare, acute care, medical-surgical, and critical care settings. Preparing for NCLEX-RN exam to obtain US Registered Nurse license. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients, administering advanced wound care, and executing medication regimens. Experienced in coordinating patient support and addressing both physical and emotional needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
Peoria, IL
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Monitored patient recovery by recording vital signs, physical condition, and cognitive status, aiding in early detection of chronic illness patterns.
- Streamlined medication workflows by preparing intravenous therapies, administering injections, and tracking adherence issues and side effects.
- Provided wound care support by cleaning and dressing surgical and chronic wounds, tracking healing progress, and managing catheters, feeding pumps, and oxygen equipment.
- Provided immediate stabilization in response to urgent patient changes, performed clinical triage, and coordinated emergency transport services.
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical / Critical Care)
Annai Arul Hospital
Chennai
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Evaluated complex patient conditions using advanced clinical reasoning, delivering timely emergency interventions and communicating critical updates to attending physicians.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions in high-volume ward, reducing patient risks and enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented nursing observations at Annai Arul Hospital.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses during shifts.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians and hospital staff.
Registered Nurse
AG Hospital
Chennai
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Coordinated continuum-of-care workflows with cross-functional healthcare teams, ensuring effective communication during shift handoffs.
- Implemented advanced wound care strategies for complex post-operative incisions, monitoring for infectious symptoms and collaborating with specialized tissue teams.
- Performed patient assessments and documented findings in AG Hospital charts.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions under AG Hospital protocols.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
Nagercoil
07.2009 - 04.2011
- Triaged and prioritized care for high-acuity patients by assessing fluctuating vital signs and developing tailored treatment action plans to ensure timely interventions.
- Achieved 100% adherence to strict infection control policies during sterile technical procedures, including rapid peripheral IV starts and urinary catheterizations, contributing to patient safety.
- Coordinated AG Hospital patient admissions, transfers, and discharge workflows.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented nursing notes in electronic charts.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses following physician orders.
Registered Nurse
St. Isabel Hospital
Chennai
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients post-surgery, monitoring pain indices to enhance comfort and recovery.
- Documented medical assessments, nursing actions, and patient progress in compliance with hospital regulations, ensuring accurate health charts.
- Delivered bedside nursing care for medical-surgical patients at AG Hospital.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient condition in hospital records.
- Administered prescribed medications following hospital safety and dosage procedures.
Education
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
St. Isabel School of Nursing
Chennai, India06-2006
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Basic Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Problem solving strategies
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient monitoring
Certification
Certifications (2026): NYS Infection Control Certification | New York City (NYC) Child Abuse Certificate
HONORS & AWARDS
Recipient: Best Nurse Award (St. Isabel/Holy Cross Hospital Cycle, 2009–2010), Participant: HIV/AIDS Awareness and Clinical Care Seminar (2009)
Affiliations
Life Member | Trained Nurses Association of India (Membership No: 155122)
Timeline
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
03.2025 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical / Critical Care)
Annai Arul Hospital
06.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
AG Hospital
07.2011 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
07.2009 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
St. Isabel Hospital
07.2006 - 06.2008
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
St. Isabel School of Nursing