Akhila Raj
Denny
Summary
A dedicated and experienced registered nurse with over 12 years in care home, medical-surgical and ICU environments, including 5 years in the UK. Currently working at Glenbervie Care Home with extensive experience in elderly care, dementia , learning disabilities and complex clinical interventions including tracheostomy care, home ventilation, and enteral feeding. Skilled in delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive care to diverse patient groups. Extensive background in conducting comprehensive clinical and functional assessments and developing person-centered care plans. Adept at risk assessment, safeguarding and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, evidence-based decision making with strong communication abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6019
6019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered nurse
Glenbervie Care Home
Larbert, Falkirk
12.2021 - Current
- Performed holistic clinical and functional assessments for patients with complex needs, including those with dementia, learning disabilities, and chronic/long-term conditions.
- Delivered specialist complex care including tracheostomy management, ventilator support, PEG feeding and maintained oxygen supplies.
- Developed and updated personalised care plans based on assessment findings and best-practice guidelines.
- Conducted risk assessments, safeguarding reviews, and capacity evaluations to ensure safe and appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate, detailed clinical documentation and produced defensible written reports to support care decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external agencies to coordinate care and optimise patient outcomes.
- Provided leadership and guidance to care staff, ensuring high standards of care delivery and adherence to professional regulations.
- Supported palliative and end-of-life care, offering compassionate support to patients and families.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Responded quickly to emergencies working calmly and professionally under pressure. safeguarded patient well-being.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout and minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Updated files using person centered software electronic health record management systems.
- Set appointments for medical care and maintained schedules.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule and ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Monitored glucose and administered injections.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
Staff Nurse
East Surrey Hospital
Surrey, United Kingdom
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Surrey & Sussex NHS Trust
- Department: Brook Ward (Surgery & ENT)
Candidate Nurse
East Surrey Hospital
Surrey, United Kingdom
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Delivered high-quality nursing care in an acute hospital setting across diverse patient groups, including post‑operative and ENT patients.
- Provided stoma care, including assessment, pouch changes, and patient education.
- Managed and maintained PICC lines, including flushing, dressing changes, and monitoring for complications.
- Administered PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) safely, monitoring patient response and analgesia effectiveness.
- Carried out admission and discharge assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and safe transitions of care.
- Performed clinical assessments, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and wound management.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver evidence‑based care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards, safeguarding policies, and hospital protocols.
Staff Nurse
Modern National Medical Centre
Muscat
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Department: Medicine OP
Staff Nurse (Regular basis)
JIPMER Hospital
Puducherry
10.2013 - 01.2018
- Department: Urology ward, Neurosurgery ICU
Staff Nurse (Contract basis)
JIPMER Hospital
Puducherry
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Department: Urology ward
Staff Nurse
Pushpagiri Medical College
Thiruvalla
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Department: Medical ICU
Staff Nurse
Pariyaram Medical College Hospital
Kannur, India
02.2011 - 10.2011
- Department: Medical ICU
Education
B.Sc. Nursing - Adult nursing
College of Nursing ACME
Kannur, Kerala, India11.2010
Higher Secondary - Higher secondary
MGM NSS HSS
Kottayam, India03.2005
SSLC - Secondary Education
NSS High School
Kottayam, Kerala, India03.2003
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Comprehensive clinical and functional assessments
- Elderly care and frailty management
- Dementia assessment and care planning
- Learning disability support
- Complex care: Tracheostomy, home ventilation, enteral feeding
- Catheter care, Wound care, Pressure area management
- Syringe driver setup & monitoring
- Suctioning (oral, nasal, tracheal)
- Medication Administration and MAR documentation
- Person-centered and holistic nursing
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Safeguarding and risk assessment
- MDT communication and coordination
- Documentation accuracy & care planning
- IT- Use of MS Office, Person centered software, eMAR
Certification
NMC Registration
Status: Active PIN
Immigration Status
Right to work without Sponsorship (Indefinite Leave to Remain)
PATIENTS HANDLED
- Residents with learning disabilities and dementia
- Elderly patients and Patients receiving end of life care
- Patients with complex care needs with spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy etc.
- Patients who underwent major and minor surgeries
- Surgical patients with complex wounds, stoma, enteral & parenteral nutritional needs
- ENT patients with epistaxis, tracheostomy
- Medical patients including asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, hypertension, stroke.
- Special cares for post-operative cases like radical cystectomy, nephrectomy, ESWL, PCNL etc
- Attended patients with chronic renal failure and dealt with carcinoma patients in ward.
- Handled patients after craniotomy and craniectomy.
- Attended patients who require continuous monitoring and ventilatory support.
- Monitor safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
Personal Information
- Right to work in the UK: Right to work without sponsorship (indefinite leave to remain)
- Passport Number: Z6602949
- ID Type: Passport
- Date of birth: 1988-06-14
- Gender: Female
- Marital status: Married
EMPLOYMENT GAP
- Oct 2018-February 2019 Maternity Leave, Child care
- March 2019- Sep 2020 Child care, OET Coaching, CBT Coaching, NMC Registration process
Declaration
I Akhila Raj hereby declare that the details furnished above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I undertake to inform you of any changes therein, immediately. In case any of the above information is found to be false or untrue or misleading or misrepresenting, I am aware that I may be held liable for it. I also declare I have not lived or worked on any other country other than above.
Sincerely,
Akhila Raj
19.11.2025
Timeline
Registered nurse
Glenbervie Care Home
12.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse
East Surrey Hospital
11.2020 - 12.2021
Candidate Nurse
East Surrey Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse
Modern National Medical Centre
02.2018 - 09.2018
Staff Nurse (Regular basis)
JIPMER Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse (Contract basis)
JIPMER Hospital
07.2012 - 10.2013
Staff Nurse
Pushpagiri Medical College
11.2011 - 07.2012
Staff Nurse
Pariyaram Medical College Hospital
02.2011 - 10.2011
B.Sc. Nursing - Adult nursing
College of Nursing ACME
Higher Secondary - Higher secondary
MGM NSS HSS
SSLC - Secondary Education
NSS High School