SIJO THOMAS
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Obtain a position as a Registered Nurse where I can utilize my nursing skills and experience. A fully credentialed Registered Nurse, having good experience as a Charge Nurse in providing professional and compassionate care in clinical environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Alberta Health Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Citadel Mews West, Christenson Communities
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Community Disability Service Practitioner/Assistant Manager
Entrust Disability Services
03.2015 - 11.2020
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
Health Care Aide
Harder Enterprises
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
River crest Care Centre
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Protect patients, families and staff from infection
- Monitor vital signs and blood glucose levels
- Process and administer medication and insulin
- Assist in emergency situations under the direction of supervisor
- Dementia Care
- Supervise and delegate task of healthcare aide
- Documentation and incident reporting.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Health Care Aide
Home Instead, Care
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Registered Nurse
Divine Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Apollo Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
RN-PG Critical Care Nursing -
Niagara College
2014
Diploma - General Arts and Science
Niagara College
2014
Post Basic BSc - Nursing
Kerala University of Health and Sciences
2012
Diploma - General Nursing and
Midwifery
2007
Skills
- Team supervision
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Writing Reports
- Patient Triaging
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Shared Governance
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Assisting Physicians
- Chronic Disease Management
- Counting Narcotics
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Regional Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Alberta Health Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
06.2021 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Citadel Mews West, Christenson Communities
07.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
River crest Care Centre
12.2017 - 09.2018
Health Care Aide
Harder Enterprises
10.2016 - 06.2019
Community Disability Service Practitioner/Assistant Manager
Entrust Disability Services
03.2015 - 11.2020
Health Care Aide
Home Instead, Care
09.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
Divine Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse
Apollo Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2009
RN-PG Critical Care Nursing -
Niagara College
Diploma - General Arts and Science
Niagara College
Post Basic BSc - Nursing
Kerala University of Health and Sciences
Diploma - General Nursing and
Midwifery
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