Cecilia Shobha Sivakanthan
Summary
Patient orientated Registered nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients. Nursing Professional with years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Have gained experience in Orthopedic elective surgery, Acute medical care and General Practice Nursing. Strong knowledge of medicine, pharmacology and standards of care in the hospital and in practice setting. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care. Skilled at multi tasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Practice Nurse
Ringmead Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive health education and promoting preventive care.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by implementing streamlined documentation practices and routine assessments to patients with regular wound care.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during medical procedures, alleviating anxiety and discomfort especially when taking ECG and BP readings
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Conducted immunization clinics, contributing to improved community health outcomes through disease prevention efforts.
- Increased patient engagement in their own healthcare by offering resources, information, and guidance on self-care techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in nursing care delivery methods.
- Utilized electronic health records systems effectively for accurate data entry, retrieval, and communication among healthcare team members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Took samples and swabs to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Registered Nurse
Acute Medical Unit
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Responded to emergency situations where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanor.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nursing Associate
Orthopedics Elective Ward
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and post discharge care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Administered medications via oral, intramuscular injections, subcutaneous injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
GPN - Level 7
Buckinghamshire New University
04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of West London
Reading- Berkshire09.2022
Skills
- Blood draw and sample collection
- IM and SC injection administration
- Oral and IV medicine administration
- Catheter insertion
- Fluid balance maintenance
- Suture and clip removals
- ECG
- Patient condition monitoring
- Electronic health record navigation
- Travel health advice- To be signed off soon
- Charting and documentation
- Vaccination schedule knowledge
- Immunisation administration- To be signed off soon on baby immunisations
- Chart Updating
- Completed Preceptorship
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Critical Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Wound Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Management
- Electronic Health Records
- Physical Assessments
- Personal Care Needs
- Collecting Vitals
- Soon to be signed off on smear takings
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) - (Updated 2022)
- NMC PIN 20E0815E
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Software
Currently working on EMIS Can work on EPIC and Microsoft 365
References
References available upon request.
relevant skills
- Dedicated patient advocate, which has me putting the needs and care of the patient above everything else.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, since much of this job requires speaking to patients kindly and discussing care with other medical staff.
- Expert multitasker and highly organized, which makes it easier for me to manage several patients on my caseload at once.
- Respected team player throughout my career, equipping me with the right mindset to want to offer anything I can to help improve patient outcomes.
- Excellent sense of integrity and honesty when dealing with sensitive subjects and situations related to patients.
hobbies and interests
During my days off, I enjoy cooking and cleaning.
Timeline
General Practice Nurse
Ringmead Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Acute Medical Unit
10.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nursing Associate
Orthopedics Elective Ward
06.2020 - 10.2022
GPN - Level 7
Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of West London
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