Ann Mary Varghese
East Grinstead,West Sussex
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in intensive care and perioperative settings, demonstrating expertise in therapeutic interaction and compassionate patient engagement. Proficient in advanced life support, electrocardiogram interpretation, and medication administration oversight, with a strong focus on geriatric nursing and dementia care. Skilled in clinical research conduct and medical record documentation, contributing to effective care plan development and medical team collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through critical thinking in nursing and resilience in crisis situations. Aspires to further specialise in palliative care to support patients through end-of-life discussions with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered General Nurse
Acorn Lodge Nursing Home
East Grinstead, West Sussex
10.2021 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients' families, providing emotional support during tough times.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols in daily nursing practice for a safe environment.
- Performed wound dressings whilst adhering strictly to hygiene standards.
- Developed individualised nursing care plans based on patient assessment results.
- Trained new nursing staff members, enhancing their practical skills.
- Administered medication, ensuring accurate dosage as per the doctor's directive.
- Maintained confidential records of patients' history and treatment plans accurately and securely.
- Provided high-quality patient care, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Staff nurse
Aster Medcity Hospital
Calicut, Kerala ,India
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
Education
MSc Nursing - Neurology Science
JSS College of Nursing
Karnataka , India 09.2016 - 10.2018
BSc Nursing - Nursing
MIMS College of Nursing
08.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
- Therapeutic interaction
- Compassionate patient engagement
- Resilience in crisis
- Medical record documentation
- Intensive care unit experience
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Patient assessment procedures
- Medication administration oversight
- Clinical research conduct
- Wound dressing proficiency
- End-Of-Life discussions
- Surgical aftercare assistance
- Perioperative nursing
- Advanced life support
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Surgical aftercare
- Critical thinking in nursing
- Palliative care expertise
- Nursing leadership
- Geriatric nursing
- Dementia care
- Care plan development
- Medical team collaboration
Registration
NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council
NMC Pin : 22A0363O
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
Acorn Lodge Nursing Home
10.2021 - Current
MSc Nursing - Neurology Science
JSS College of Nursing
09.2016 - 10.2018
Staff nurse
Aster Medcity Hospital
03.2015 - 05.2016
BSc Nursing - Nursing
MIMS College of Nursing
08.2010 - 08.2014