Tinu Mathew

• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
• Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

Administer medications, track dosages and documented patient conditions. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes. Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety. Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies. Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring. Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information. Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families. Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses

Take care of all patient needs, including facilitating initial screening of patients, medication administration, reporting and documentation, patient assessments, pain control and wound care. Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care. Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes. Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety. Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies. Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information. Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects. Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans. Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families. Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment. Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.