Astute PACU Nurse possessing skills in effective communication, patient assessment and pain management methods. An advocate for top-notch patient care. Determined and bilingual with the ability to effectively comfort patients of all ages. Effective nurse who adapts easily to changing environments and demands.
Hi, I’m
Saiabirami Mathivannan
Registered nurse
Auburn,WA
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Alexandra HospitalSingapore, Not Applicable
Registered Nurse at Covid Facility
06.2020 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Nursed patients who were infected with Covid -19 virus at dedicated Covid facility.
- Triaged patients who were admitted to facility and taught skills for vitals taking.
- Provided patient education on symptom management and medication regimen.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Singapore General HospitalSingapore, Not Applicable
Registered Nurse
08.2016 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Recovered patients undergoing Robotic, General, Neuro, Orthopedic, Breast, Plastic, Laser, Eye, and Gynecologic surgery both inpatient and outpatient.
- Performed post patient assessment, review of history, discharge planning, and review of diagnostic studies with appropriate follow through and physician consultation.
- Managed post operative pain and surgical sites.
- Assessed and prepared patients for discharge. Provided direct quality care to post-operative patients for both scheduled and emergent surgeries.
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored post-surgical recovery.
- Implemented post-surgical treatment plan and provided detailed report to med/surgical nurse for patient transfer/admission.
- Reviewed and implemented physician orders.
- Took vitals and assessed patients while they were in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients in post-operative recovery room.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Provided key information to patients and their caregivers regarding anesthesia side effects and potential complications or issues that could arise from surgery.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Education
National University of SingaporeSingapore
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2016
University Overview
Skills
- Anesthesia recovery
- Patient recovery assessments
- Medication administration
- Professional bedside manner
- BCLS certification
- High level of autonomy
- IV drug therapy management
- Analytical thinking
- Critical care nursing
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong clinical judgment
Languages
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse at Covid Facility
Alexandra Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Singapore General Hospital
08.2016 - 02.2020
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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