ASWATHY VIJAY
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Maidstone ,KEN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong foundation in clinical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and proficient technical abilities. Well-versed in EMR charting, medication administration, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care outcomes. Dedicated leader with a keen eye for quality and a drive for efficiency. Known for being organized, reliable, and adept at juggling multiple tasks with a can-do attitude. Eager to take on new challenges to contribute to team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Mental Health Nurse
KMPT
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Medium Secure Forensic Unit - Rehabilitation Ward
- 1. Carryout comprehensive systematic nursing assessments which includes mental, physical, social, cultural, psychological and other factors in partnership with the patient and others through interaction and observation.
- 2. Deliver and evaluate safe, competent patient centered care in partnership with the service user and their carers to support recovery.
- 3. Work collaboratively with other disciplines, patients and other carers to agree a holistic patient centered care plan that addresses needs identified through assessment.
- 4. Administration of medication and documentation.
- Reporting to (job title): Clinical Nurse Manager
- Grade: BAND 5
- Salary: 28409.00
- Period of notice: current job
STAFF NURSE
INDIAN NAVY
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: FAMILY CLINIC
- 1. Immunization Clinic
- 2. Antenatal Care
- 3. Handle Emergencies
- 4. Documentation and Record Keeping
- 5. Vaccination
- 6. Phlebotomy
- Reporting to (job title): COMMANDING OFFICER
- Reason for leaving (if applicable): High Risk Pregnancy
Subject Matter Expert in Nursing
Chegg India
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: Online Tutoring
- Answering questions raised by students and clarify their doubts
- Reason for leaving (if applicable): Freelance Independent Contractor
Captain - Senior Sister
INDIAN ARMY
11.2014 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Military Nursing Service
- Exposure to ICU ( Med- Surg), Paediatric Ward, Maternity and labour room
- 1. Patient care
- 2. Leadership
- 3. Emergency handling
- 4. Training
- 5. Infection Prevention
- 6. Documentation and record keeping
- 7. Medication Administration
- 8. Ward Management
- 9. Mentoring juniors.
- 10. Phlebotomy
- Reporting to (job title): ADGMNS
- Grade: Pay Band 10A
- Reason for leaving (if applicable): Completion of the initial assignment.
Registered Nurse
Government of Kerala
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: Teaching Hospital
- Exposure to Plastic Surgery and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ( Ward and OPD)
- 1. Medication Administration
- 2. Patient Care
- 3. Emergency Handling
- 4. Phlebotomy
- 5. Physical Observation
- 6. Surgical wound care
- 7. Ward Management
- 8. Documentation
- Reporting to (job title): Medical Superintendant
- Reason for leaving (if applicable): Join Indian Army
Registered Nurse
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Teaching Hospital
- Exposure to Trauma ICU
- 1. Medication Administration
- 2. Patient Care
- 3. Emergency Handling
- 4. Phlebotomy
- 5. Physical Observation
- 6. Surgical wound care
- 7. Handling of Various Equipments including ventilator
- 8. Carrying out various invasive procedures as well as assisting it
- 9. Documentation
- Reporting to (job title): Medical Superintendant
- Reason for leaving (if applicable): Completion of contract
Education
Edward Jenner Leadership And Development Program - Nursing Leadership And Management
NHS Leadership Academy
United Kingdom Medical Coding And Medical Billing - Health Information Technology
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme, Kerala
Kerala, India MA - Psychology Clinical
IGNOU
New Delhi, IndiaCertificate Course - Forensic Psychology
SIFS Academy
India01.2021
Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Psychology
Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
United States 01.2021
Basic Certificate Course - Palliative Nursing
Directorate of Medical Education, Govt of Kerala
India01.2020
Masters - Hospital Administration
ICFAI University
Sikkim, India 01.2019
BSc - Nursing
Govt. College of Nursing, Kottayam, Kerala
India 01.2011
Skills
- Mental health evaluation
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- De-escalation techniques
- Medication administration
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Client education
- Empathy development
- Treatment Planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Protocol compliance
- Care team collaboration
- Recovery support
- Psychiatric diagnosis
- Psychopharmacology
- Care plan adjustment
- Therapeutic communication
- Nursing care
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Dementia care
- Patient care assessment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Wound care
- Microsoft office
- Pain management
- Intravenous therapy
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Infection control
- Accurate documentation
- Care coordination
- Documentation
- Goal setting
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Professionalism
Training
- The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism - KMPT - 2024
- Transforming Autistic Healthcare Webinars - Aucademy - 4 hours - 2024
- Mental Health Act for registered clinical staff - KMPT - 2024
- Physical Health Care for People With Severe Mental Illness - KMPT - 2024
- Trauma Informed Care - KMPT - 2024
- Positive Behavioural Support - KMPT - 2024
- Positive Communication - KMPT - 2024
Professional registration
- Currently working as Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Membership / Registration number: 24F1372O
- Expiry / renewal date: 2027-06-30
Gaps in employment
- From September 2022 to December 2023 - pregnancy and childcare
NHS service
- Start date of continuous NHS service: Since January 2024, Specialist Services - in a medium secure forensic rehabilitation inpatient unit.
Personal statement
- I am an experienced Adult Health Nurse with nearly 10 years of clinical practice in India, complemented by a strong interest in psychology. The courses that I have attended so far broadened my theoretical knowledge and deepened my passion for patient care.
- I am a very organised, hardworking, dedicated, compassionate, non-judgmental, and patient-focused professional committed to improving the mental and emotional well-being of individuals. The qualities I acquired during my service in the Indian Military will be instrumental in driving excellence in both my career and the organization. My goal is to engage with patients on a deeper level, supporting them through their journey towards recovery and enhancing their quality of life through holistic, individualized care.
- Since January 2024, I have been working as a Ward Nurse in a medium secure forensic unit in the UK, focusing on mental health.
Certification
- Registered Nurse and Midwife in India - KNMC/NUID
- Registered Mental Health Nurse in the UK - NMC
- Registered Palliative Care Nurse in India.
- Indian Army Veteran
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Registered Mental Health Nurse
KMPT
01.2024 - Current
Subject Matter Expert in Nursing
Chegg India
02.2021 - 07.2022
STAFF NURSE
INDIAN NAVY
01.2021 - 08.2022
Captain - Senior Sister
INDIAN ARMY
11.2014 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Government of Kerala
11.2013 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
05.2012 - 08.2013
Edward Jenner Leadership And Development Program - Nursing Leadership And Management
NHS Leadership Academy
Medical Coding And Medical Billing - Health Information Technology
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme, Kerala
MA - Psychology Clinical
IGNOU
Certificate Course - Forensic Psychology
SIFS Academy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Psychology
Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Basic Certificate Course - Palliative Nursing
Directorate of Medical Education, Govt of Kerala
Masters - Hospital Administration
ICFAI University
BSc - Nursing
Govt. College of Nursing, Kottayam, Kerala
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