Archana Prathapan
Thrissur
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital NHS Trust ,
06.2021 - Current
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Registered Nurse
Indraprastha Medical Corporation Limited
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
BSC Nursing - Nursing Midwifery
Amala College of Nursing
Thrissur , Kerala , India01.2018
Skills
- Coronary care based skills
- Computer based documentation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good leadership qualities
- Better conflict resolving qualities
- Good management in critical care situations
- Emergency Care
- IV setup
- Critical Thinking
- Chest pain management
- Patient education and counseling
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Cardiac monitors
- Taking vitals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Liverpool Heart And Chest Hospital NHS Trust ,
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Indraprastha Medical Corporation Limited
06.2018 - 03.2020
BSC Nursing - Nursing Midwifery
Amala College of Nursing
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