Aleena Prakash

Endoscopy Unit

Clinical Leadership

• Developed and maintained high standards of nursing care in accordance with unit's clinical practices.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify care needs, subsequently developing and implementing tailored care plans.
• Acted as clinical advisor within multi-disciplinary team, ensuring adherence to all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, respiratory procedures such as EBUS and bronchoscopy and promoting effective collaboration among healthcare disciplines.

Professional Development and Training

• Fostered innovative learning environment, mentoring both untrained and qualified staff through structured educational initiatives.
• Led orientation and preceptorship of new staff, ensuring compliance with UKCC guidelines.
• Promoted staff engagement in professional development resources and implemented performance review systems to support continuous improvement.
  

Communication and Interdepartmental Collaboration:

• Maintained open and effective communication with unit management, medical staff, and ancillary teams to enhance patient care operations.
• Liaised with universities to cultivate educational pathways for learners and advanced training for qualified personnel

Policy and Compliance Oversight:

• Ensured compliance with Trust policies regarding Health and Safety standards, infection control, and medication management.
• Participated in ongoing review and development of unit policies to maintain JAG accreditation.
  

Management and Resource Allocation:

• Assisted in budget management, leveraging knowledge of budgetary control to optimize resource utilization.
• Coordinated staffing requirements to maintain appropriate skill mix while ensuring patient safety and staff welfare.
  

Research and Quality Improvement:

• Engaged in clinical audits and evaluated research findings to enhance quality of patient care.
• Supported culture of academic inquiry by promoting research skills among staff and facilitating participation in relevant studies.
  

Physical and Emotional Support

• Provided essential support to patients undergoing challenging procedures and trained junior staff in managing complex emotional situations.
  
  Health and Safety Compliance:
• Ensured comprehensive adherence to fire safety and infection control protocols, participating in mandatory training sessions to uphold workplace safety standards.

Endoscopy Unit

• Clinical Expertise in Endoscopy and Surgical Nursing:

- Performed pre-assessments for patients prior to endoscopic procedures, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of health needs.

- Assisted clinicians with both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, demonstrating proficiency in handling equipment such as Olympus stacks, endoscopes, and ERBE machines.

• Collaborative Patient Care:

- Successfully collaborated with the national bowel screening programme, establishing effective teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.

- Engaged in multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize holistic approaches to patient wellness, ensuring seamless communication with healthcare professionals.

• Quality Improvement and Patient Education:

- Participated actively in continuous professional development and evidence-based practice initiatives, contributing to improvements in patient care quality.

- Identified and addressed the educational needs of patients and their families, fostering understanding and facilitating recovery.

• Efficient Management of Patient Care:

- Managed to pre-assess 50% of patients prior to procedures to streamline care processes.

- Oversaw patient admissions and discharges while maintaining patient flow and effectively prioritizing care needs.

• Emergency Response and Equipment Handling:

- Responded promptly to gastrointestinal emergencies and equipment failures, adhering to hospital protocols to ensure patient safety.

- Delivered life support and maintained readiness to address critical situations effectively.

• Patient-Centric Approach:

- Developed individualized care plans that aligned with patient expectations, consistently delivering high standards of nursing care.

- Established positive rapport with patients and their families through active listening and compassionate care, enhancing trust and transparency in the care process.

Orthopaedic surgical ward

• Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
• Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
• Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
• Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
• Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
• Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Managed to reduce 10 per cent of patient's fall by proper risk assessment

Orthopaedic Surgical ICU

• Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery after orthopaedic surgeries such as TKR,THR
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations post operatively
• Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail
• Provided comprehensive post-operative care, contributing to 25% reduction in ICU stay for knee replacement surgeries.