TEENA PAULOSE
BELFST,Co. Antrim
Summary
Healthcare professional specializing in dementia care and elderly support, with a strong focus on safeguarding vulnerable adults. Expertise in nursing techniques, clinical documentation, and infection control, ensuring optimal patient care and confidentiality. Proven ability to promote health literacy, build patient trust, and coordinate care teams for comprehensive support. Experienced in emergency response, safe manual handling, and hygiene maintenance, dedicated to enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior care assistant
CONWAY GROUP
BELFAST, CO.ANTRIM
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
- Achieved a calm and harmonious living environment by mediating disputes between residents when necessary.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Received recognition for patient care from supervisors after demonstrating exceptional commitment to duty.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated social activities for stimulation and engagement of residents.
- Encouraged a positive community atmosphere within the facility through organising events.
REGISTERD NURSE
Ministry of Health
SAUDI ARABIA
02.2015 - 10.2022
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
Registered staff nurse
VIMS SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
INDIA
10.2009 - 11.2014
- Upheld the highest standards of professional ethics whilst dealing with sensitive information.
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
- Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, promoting health and wellbeing of patients.
- Assisted doctors during surgeries with precision and efficiency.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, maintaining calm under pressure.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Achieved successful treatment outcomes by meticulously following doctor's instructions.
- Aided in the smooth operation of medical equipment, ensuring its optimal functioning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE
INDIA 08.2005 - 09.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - SCIENCE
KERALA BOARD OF EXAMINATION
INDIA 06.2002 - 03.2004
GCSEs - SCHOOL
KERALA BOARD OF EXAMINATION
INDIA 06.2000 - 03.2002
Skills
- Health literacy promotion
- Building trust with patients
- Basic computer literacy
- Elderly support
- Dementia care training
- Holistic approach
- Nursing techniques mastery
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Safe manual handling
- Emergency response preparedness
- Understanding of hygiene standards
- Lifting and positioning expertise
- Wound dressing competency
- Respecting patient confidentiality
- Hygiene maintenance competence
- Basic life support
- Dementia care
- Night shift coverage
- Infection control protocols
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Bathing and hygiene promotion
- Care team coordination
- Meal preparation and planning
- Mobility support experience
- Physiotherapy basics
- Tactful diplomacy
- Alzheimer'S disease understanding
Certification
NMC REGISTRATION
OSCE
CBT
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Senior care assistant
CONWAY GROUP
11.2022 - Current
REGISTERD NURSE
Ministry of Health
02.2015 - 10.2022
Registered staff nurse
VIMS SUPER SPECIALITY HOSPITAL
10.2009 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE
08.2005 - 09.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - SCIENCE
KERALA BOARD OF EXAMINATION
06.2002 - 03.2004
GCSEs - SCHOOL
KERALA BOARD OF EXAMINATION
06.2000 - 03.2002