SONIA VIJU VARGHESE
Billings
Summary
Dedicated critical care nurse with expertise in patient management and trauma care. Focused on assessing and implementing interventions for high-acuity conditions like sepsis, acute kidney injury, and respiratory distress, ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE,CCRN(Certified Critical Care RN)
Billings Clinic Hospital ,Level 1 trauma center
Billings
02.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care in 336-bed facility, promoting optimal outcomes through comprehensive assessment and intervention.
- Assessment, planning, evaluation, escalation of patient care in intensive care units.
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as Sepsis or Shock, POST CABG, TVAR, Open hearts, electrolyte imbalances, Trauma, chest tubes, invasive ventilation and non-invasive, Trachectomy, post cardiac arrest care, ARDS,Severe DKA, HHS, acute kidney injury, increase in intracranial pressure EVD Lumbar drains,LVO Post thrombectomy , temporary pacemakers and institute appropriate interventions.
- Implemented interventions for electrolyte imbalances, trauma, and invasive ventilation needs.
- Oversaw management of chest tubes in critical patients.
- Employed strategies to address increases in intracranial pressure and optimize outcomes.
- Responded promptly to patient needs in a high-pressure environment.
- CPR Responder and response team .
- Digital Documentation-CERNER Clinical Documentation.
Critical Care RN
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed operations in a 750-bed hospital facility.
- Provided direct patient care in high-acuity settings.
- Managed patients with organ dysfunction, including respiratory, cardiac, hepatic, renal, or neurological failure.
- Completed documentation using EPIC software.
- Post transplant care .
REGISTERED NURSE/ACTING CHARGE NURSE- ICU/MEDICAL SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
SEHA-Abu Dhabi Health Service
Abu Dhabi
02.2012 - 03.2023
- Managed a 265-bed facility, ensuring efficient patient care and operations.
- Assessed and planned patient care in intensive care units.
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock, electrolyte imbalances, chest tubes, invasive ventilation, post cardiac arrest care, acute kidney injury, increase in intracranial pressure and institute appropriate interventions.
- Managing patients with DKA, Neurologic condition -CVA.
- Caring for patient on ventilator-Dragger Evita V600, transport ventilator dragger oxy log 3000.
- Responding to Code, performing advanced cardiac life support.
- Skilled to operate defibrillators like Philips heart start, Zoll AED plus.
- Administering fluid via rapid fluid infusers and CareFusion Alaris syringe pump and infusion pumps.
- Assess pain levels with pain scales and sedation assessment.
- Adult CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy) Fresenius Dialysis machine with heparin including Citrate and calcium.
- Utilized CERNER and Epic systems for accurate and timely digital documentation of patient records.
REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Narayana Hrudalaya
Bangalore
08.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed care for 1000-1200 bed facility, enhancing patient safety and comfort.
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data.
- Managing care in CCU, post angiogram, Angioplasty, pacemaker and Defibrillator implantation.
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs, providing emotional support during critical times.
- Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
- Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
- Supervised and monitored nursing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care.
- Administered post-mortem care with compassion and respect for the deceased and their families.
REGISTERED NURSE
Wockhardt Hospital
Mumbai
09.2004 - 04.2007
- Delivered patient care by conducting assessments and monitoring vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Supported cardiac and trauma care in emergency department, contributing to efficient patient management during critical situations.
- Applied critical thinking to rapidly assess clinical situations, enhancing decision-making in patient care.
Education
Post -Basic Degree Nursing -
PADMASHREE COLLEGE OF NURSING(Bachelor of Nursing)
Bangalore, Karnataka08-2010
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Nursing -
K.J.SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF NURSING
Mumbai, Maharashtra08-2004
High School Diploma -
R K TALREJA College of Art , Science And Commerce.
Mumbai, Maharashtra03-2001
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Intensive care management
- Trauma care
- Sepsis management
- ARDS management
- AKI management
- Patient assessment
- Pre and Post-op care
- Patient safety
- Documentation and charting
- Precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
• AACC-CCRN(Critical Care RN), 10/25- 09/28
• Montana State Board of nursing -NCLEX -RN-LIC, 217856, 09/23-12/26
• Texas Board of nursing -NCLEX -RN, 1053635, 2021-12/26
• Department of Health Abu Dhabi, 2011, GN10620
• American Heart Association-ACLS Provider valid till 09/26
• American Heart Association-BLS Provider valid till 09/26
• Montana State Board of nursing -NCLEX -RN-LIC, 217856, 09/23-12/26
• Texas Board of nursing -NCLEX -RN, 1053635, 2021-12/26
• Department of Health Abu Dhabi, 2011, GN10620
• American Heart Association-ACLS Provider valid till 09/26
• American Heart Association-BLS Provider valid till 09/26
References
- Deanna Evans, Manager Billings Clinic ICU, devans@billingsclinic.org, +1(406)435-4684
- Omar Yousef, Charge Nurse, SEHA, 00971504179139, Omar@seha.ae
Awards
- Best Employee Award-Staff Nurse-Best 1000 Employee
- 2018
- 2021
- SEHA AlDhafra Hospitals Award For Excellence, 2018
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE,CCRN(Certified Critical Care RN)
Billings Clinic Hospital ,Level 1 trauma center
02.2024 - Current
Critical Care RN
Manchester Royal Infirmary
04.2023 - 12.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/ACTING CHARGE NURSE- ICU/MEDICAL SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
SEHA-Abu Dhabi Health Service
02.2012 - 03.2023
REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Narayana Hrudalaya
08.2008 - 01.2012
REGISTERED NURSE
Wockhardt Hospital
09.2004 - 04.2007
Post -Basic Degree Nursing -
PADMASHREE COLLEGE OF NURSING(Bachelor of Nursing)
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Nursing -
K.J.SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF NURSING
High School Diploma -
R K TALREJA College of Art , Science And Commerce.