DONA ELDHOSE
Birmingham
Summary
Dedicated Paediatric Critical Care Nurse with 4 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge on different types of treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse Band 5, Pediatric ICU
Birmingham Children's Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Patient Care: Provide direct care to critically ill paediatric patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing life-support equipment.
- Assessment and Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive assessments of patients, identify changes in clinical conditions, and develop appropriate care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Treatment Administration: Administer treatments and interventions as prescribed, including medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Emergency Response: Respond promptly to medical emergencies, initiate appropriate interventions, and provide advanced life support measures.
- Family Support: Communicate effectively with patients’ families, providing emotional support and education regarding their child’s condition and care.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, ensuring all patient care activities and observations are documented thoroughly.
- Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Infection Control: Implement and adhere to strict infection control protocols to prevent hospital-acquired infections.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices in paediatric intensive care
- Performed high-quality patient care for a 31 bed establishment, covering 1 patient per shift
OET and CBT Trainer
Ajinorah Institution
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Supported students and parents with strategies for success in a virtual environment and assisted with assignments and projects.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Drafted lesson plans and submitted for review and feedback.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
Paediatric Staff Nurse
Amrita Institute of Medicalscience & Research
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction with exceptional bedside manner, fostering trust between children, parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
- Advocated for the best interests of patients by participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, family conferences, and ethics consultations.
- Remained current on advancements in pediatric critical care nursing through regular participation in continuing education courses, professional conferences, and literature reviews.
- Streamlined clinical documentation process by maintaining accurate records of patient assessment findings, treatments administered, and progress made toward treatment goals.
- Demonstrated strong clinical leadership skills during high-pressure situations such as patient emergencies or crises requiring swift decision-making abilities and effective teamwork.
- Optimized pain management strategies for pediatric patients by utilizing pharmacological interventions alongside non-pharmacological approaches like positioning techniques or distraction methods when appropriate.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff by facilitating educational opportunities and sharing evidence-based practice knowledge with colleagues.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill pediatric patients while offering emotional support to their families during difficult times.
- Served as a resource for new nurses in the PICU, providing mentorship and guidance on best practices for patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mar Baselios College Of Nursing
Kerala ,India08.2018
A- Level - Science
Viswa deepthi CMI Public School
Kerala,India05.2014
GCSEs - Mathematics , English ,Malayalam, Science,Social Science
Viswa Deepthi CMI Public School
05.2012
Skills
Clinical Skills: Advanced patient assessment, medication administration, emergency response, ventilator management, wound care and dressing, intravenous therapy, pain management, ECG interpretation
Patient Care: Holistic care, developmental support, nutrition management
Communication: Family education and support, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation
Technical Skills: Use of medical equipment, electronic health records (EHR)
Critical Thinking: Clinical judgment, problem-solving
Leadership: Clinical leadership, team coordination
Infection Control: Strict adherence to protocols, sterile technique
Emotional Resilience: Stress management, compassion, and empathy
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Certification
- Pediatric immediate life support course (PILS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- Safe blood transfusion
- 12 lead ECG
- PN administration
- Fire and safety
- Point of care testing
Timeline
Staff Nurse Band 5, Pediatric ICU
Birmingham Children's Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Paediatric Staff Nurse
Amrita Institute of Medicalscience & Research
05.2019 - 12.2019
OET and CBT Trainer
Ajinorah Institution
04.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mar Baselios College Of Nursing
A- Level - Science
Viswa deepthi CMI Public School
GCSEs - Mathematics , English ,Malayalam, Science,Social Science
Viswa Deepthi CMI Public School
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