Shintu George
Dayton,USA
Summary
Experienced nurse with over 20 years in medical-surgical acute care. Compassionate and patient-focused, with strong skills in fast-paced settings and a commitment to teamwork and quality care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical RN (Acute Care)
Kettering Health Medical Center
Dayton, Ohio, USA
04.2024 - Current
- Patient assessment and monitoring.
- EHR Documentation (EPIC).
- IV insertion and fluid therapy.
- Wound care and dressing change.
- Post op recovery.
- Patient education and discharge.
- Served as a preceptor, guiding and supporting new nursing staff.
- Kettering Health Main Campus is the main hospital of Kettering Health, serving the Dayton, Ohio area. It offers advanced medical services, including a Level II Trauma Center. The hospital is equipped with 500 beds.
- Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
- Cases Handled: Heart Failure, Pneumonia, COPD, Renal Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Amputation, Fall related injuries, Wound infection, Atrial Fibrillation, Pancreatitis, Deep vein Thrombosis, GI Bleed, UTI, Sepsis, AMS, Diabetic Keto Acidosis.
- Special Equipment: Cardiac Monitors, Oxygen flow meters, SCD Pumps, Infusion Pumps, Gait belt, Suction Apparatus, Wound vac, Glucometer, Feeding Pump, Hospital beds.
Medical Surgical RN (Non-Invasive Cardiac Unit)
Al Amiri Hospital
Kuwait
09.2016 - 03.2024
- Orienting patients to department setup and routines.
- Obtain accurate health histories, record at-home medications, obtain vital signs, and treatment plans.
- Assess the patient’s response to treatment and detect early signs of deterioration.
- Insert IV lines in patients undergoing TEE and pharmacological interventions.
- Administer medications, track dosage, and document patient condition.
- Handles emergency cardiovascular episodes and rapid response situations.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as ECG, Holter monitoring, and 24-hour Ambulatory BP monitoring following the cardiologist’s instructions.
- Assist in procedures such as TEE, Cardioversion, Dobutamine Echo, Treadmill test, Bubble study, and Stress myoview.
- Monitor the patient’s hemodynamic status during stress testing.
- Follow radiation safety protocols as advised by the hospital safety committee.
- Addressing any test-related questions and educating patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, symptoms to monitor, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.
- Record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
- Maintain equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure proper functioning when delivering care.
- Communicate with primary care physicians to relay patient needs.
- Al-Amiri hospital is a government-operated healthcare facility with a focus on delivering exceptional medical care services to all individuals residing within the county. The hospital is equipped with 630 beds.
- Patient Ratio: 1:5
- Cases Handled: Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Valve Diseases, Deep vein Thrombosis, Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Coronary Artery Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Special Equipment: Cardiac Monitors, ECG Machine, 3D Echo Machine, Infusion Pumps, Ambulatory BP devices, Suction Apparatus, Defibrillators, Resuscitation Trolleys, Treadmill, Holter Monitors.
Medical-Surgical RN (General Surgery)
Al Amiri Hospital
Kuwait
03.2008 - 08.2016
- Care of acutely ill patients pre-op and post-op in a general surgery unit.
- Supported physicians during invasive procedures non-invasive procedures and exams and conducted medical testing.
- Administered medications, tracked dosage, and documented patient condition.
- Performed wound dressing in an aseptic manner, proper labelling, and storage of specimens.
- Performed procedures such as blood transfusion, suture removal, colostomy care, PEG and Nasogastric tube feeding, drain care, and bandaging.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews and prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection prevention procedures and hospital safety guidelines.
- Managed patient’s pain using pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided guidance on pre-operative and post-operative procedures, including discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals.
- Al-Amiri hospital is a government-operated healthcare facility with a focus on delivering exceptional medical care services to all individuals residing within the county. The hospital is equipped with 630 beds.
- Patient Ratio: 1:7
- Cases Handled: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Wound debridement, Whipple’s Surgery, Hemorrhoidectomy, Hernia repair, Mastectomy, Colectomy, Thyroidectomy, Bariatric Surgeries, Abdominoplasty, Hepatobiliary Surgeries, Varicose veins, Intestinal Obstruction, Pancreatitis, Diverticulitis, Pilonidal Sinus.
- Special Equipment: Cardiac Monitors, Infusion Pumps, Suction Apparatus, Chest Tube Drainage Devices, Pneumatic Compression Devices, Total Parenteral Nutrition, Surgical Lights, Fluid Warmers, Crash Cart, Surgical Drains, Gastrostomy Feeding Pumps.
Critical Care RN
St. Johns Medical College Hospital
Bengaluru, India
12.2005 - 11.2007
- Management of critically ill patients on ventilator support, and managed pharmaceutics dose.
- Assisted in procedures such as endotracheal intubation, CVC insertion, tracheostomy, chest tube insertion, hemodialysis catheter insertion, lumbar puncture, PEG tube insertion, and arterial line insertion.
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, level of consciousness, and pain.
- Complete and concise report of each patient.
- Coordinating with the infection control department while handling patients with infectious diseases like Hepatitis B, HIV, MRSA.
- Coordinated patient care by working closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Communicated patient conditions to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
- St. John's Medical College Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital that strives to provide high-quality medical services that are accessible and affordable to all individuals, particularly those who are underserved. The hospital is equipped with 2000 beds.
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Cases Handled: Traumatic Brain injury, Shock, Postoperative Intensive Care, Heart Failure, ARDS, Septicemia, Renal Failure, Acute Abdomen, GI Bleed, Meningitis.
- Special Equipment: Mechanical Ventilators, Cardiac Monitors, Defibrillators, ABG Machines, BIPAP Machines, Chest Tube Drainage Devices, Arterial Lines, Infusion Pumps, Suction Apparatus, Blood Warmers, ECG Machine, Resuscitation Trolly, Central Venous Catheters, Air Mattress.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
St. Johns Medical College Hospital
Bengaluru, India01-2005
Critical Care RN - undefined
St. Johns Medical College Hospital
Bengaluru, India11-2007
Skills
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Discharge planning
- Emergency response
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Central line management
- Clinical judgment
- EMR systems
- Care planning
- HIPAA compliance
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- ADL assistance
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Quality improvement
- Patient care coordination
- Patient management
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Healthcare informatics
- Tracheostomy care
- Enteral feeding
- Needs assessment
- EKG interpretation
- Continuing education
- Pharmacology
- Blood transfusion
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Nursing workflow management
- Oxygen therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Operation preparation
- Needs advocacy
- Documenting vitals
- Anatomy and physiology
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Compassionate and caring
- Clear patient communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Direct patient care
- Training staff
- Attention to detail
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Monitoring vital signs
- Chronic disease management
- Intake and discharge
- Acute care expertise
- Patient examination
- Sanitation
- Initial trauma life support
- EMR / EHR
- Transport nurse advanced trauma course (TNATC)
- Accurate documentation
- Diabetes management
- Heartsaver first aid
- Student precepting
- Collecting vitals
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Nursing consultation
- Unit administration
- Delegation and motivation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- Surgical assistance
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Microsoft office
- Preventive healthcare
- Patient condition monitoring
- CPR/AED
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Procedure assistance
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED
- Insulin medication assistance
- Routine examinations
- Medical procedure preparation
- Documentation
- Nursing performance assessment
- Treatment preparation
- Strong clinical judgment
- Vitals monitoring
- Cardiac monitors
Certification
- RN – Ohio board of Nursing
- BLS – American Red Cross
- Advance Life Support Cert. – American Red Cross
- NCLEX
- CGFNS
- CRITICAL CARE NURSING
Timeline
Medical Surgical RN (Acute Care)
Kettering Health Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical RN (Non-Invasive Cardiac Unit)
Al Amiri Hospital
09.2016 - 03.2024
Medical-Surgical RN (General Surgery)
Al Amiri Hospital
03.2008 - 08.2016
Critical Care RN
St. Johns Medical College Hospital
12.2005 - 11.2007
Critical Care RN - undefined
St. Johns Medical College Hospital
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
St. Johns Medical College Hospital
Personal data processing
I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.