Anu Thomas
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
A Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10 years of experience delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients and also in acute care setting with an experience of nearly 3years in medical assessment units in UK and more than 6 years in critical care nursing both medical and Neurosurgical ICU patients, of which 4 years in Medical ICU in India and currently working in neurosurgery ICU in UK.
Consider myself to be a compassionate , reliable, competent, kind and hardworking nurse and take pride and ownership in work , striving to deliver high quality patient centred care at all times by working within the organisational code and conduct and adhering to the local and national guiding to ensure safe practice and always uphold the professional values.
Knowledgeable about both acute medicine and critical care , requirements and skilled at maximising patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Also, Well-organised and forward-thinking in managing patient needs,Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
University Hospital plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
10.2022 - Current
- Plan , implement and evaluate care
- Assist patients with their activities of daily living
- Performed regular assessments and monitoring of patients vital signs and use of different monitoring devices such as,EVD, ICP Monitors,CVC, arterial blood pressures and ABG analysis, ECG.
- Use and ensured working functions of varied medical devices such as ventilators, infusion pumps, feeding pumps and cardiac monitors, EVD, ICP monitors.
- Provide specialist care for trauma and neurosurgical patients with trauma, acute brain injuries, spinal injuries.
- Responsible for coordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care for level 1-3 patients within critical care area, utilising patient centred model of practice and all available resources to provide excellence in practice.
- Prepare and administer medications via different routes of administration as per competency levels and doctors orders.
- Recognise patient deterioration and timely escalation of care.
- Communicate effectively with members of multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives and work as part of multidisciplinary team.
- Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and learners.
- To seek guidance when undertaking or assisting with unfamiliar practices or procedures
Staff nurse
University Hospital Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Assist patients with their activities of daily living.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Worked ratio of one nurse to 8- 10 patients, providing consistent and effective care.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within ward.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for seamless transition home.
- Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
Staff nurse
Whittington Health NHS Trust
London, London
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within ward.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for seamless transition home.
- Provided first-class care across various wards and units for patients with complex medical needs.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
Staff nurse critical care
Medical Trust Hospital
Kerala, India
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Plan , evaluate and implement nursing care and assist patients in their activities of daily living.
- Preparation , calibration and use of different types of sophisticated equipment such as ventilators, medication pumps , Cardiac monitors , feeding pumps, use of different oxygen delivering system in direct care of critically ill patients.
- Administer medications via different routes
- Recognition of patient deterioration and timely escalation to members of medical team and Nurse in charge.
- Work as team and communicate effectively to member son multidisciplinary team and , patients and relatives.
- Provide and deliver high standard of nursing care by initiating and coordinating assessment, planning and evaluating of individual patient needs based on evidence and use of relevant nursing models.
- Coordinate, report and document any relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care as occur.
- Promote and deliver health education within clinical area and advise patients, family, and others in health promotion issues.
- Engage and interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patient’s care planning as outlined in unit philosophy.
- Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play active role in introduction of this evidence to improve patient care.
- Supervise, assess, mentor and support all health care professionals including bank, agency staff, and learners after appropriate training.
- Increase level of knowledge and skills within trust through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
- Implement and share good infection control practice
- Undertake manual handling assessments and ensure identified actions are met.
- Develop key skills in patient management to assist medical staff in assessment and resuscitation of critically ill patients.
Education
Post Basic BSc Nursing - Nursing
Medical Trust College of Nursing
Ernakulam , Kerala09.2014
Diploma in general nursing and midwifery - Nursing
Medical Trust school of nursing
Ernakulam , Kerala 03.2012
Higher secondary education - Science
Puliyanam Higher Secondary School
Ernakulam , Kerala, India03.2008
Skills
- Critical care nursing and Post-Operative recovery supervision
- Patient-focused care
- Computerised charting
- Intravenous therapy and medication management
- Aseptic technique
- Cardiac monitoring expertise
- Pain management
- Blood gas interpretation
- Knowledge of ITU equipment- monitors, ventilators
- Professionalism
- Conflict Resolution
- Tracheostomy care proficiency
- CPR certified- completed ILS and BLS
Languages
Malayalam
Native
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Staff nurse band 5, critical care
University Hospital plymouth
10.2022 - Current
Staff nurse
University Hospital Plymouth
02.2021 - 10.2022
Staff nurse
Whittington Health NHS Trust
09.2019 - 02.2021
Staff nurse critical care
Medical Trust Hospital
12.2014 - 02.2019
Post Basic BSc Nursing - Nursing
Medical Trust College of Nursing
Diploma in general nursing and midwifery - Nursing
Medical Trust school of nursing
Higher secondary education - Science
Puliyanam Higher Secondary School
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