Kinal Patel
London
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Whitby Dene Dementia Residential Home, Care UK
Ruislip
2022.05 - 2024.03
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and repositioning patients.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, blood glucose.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Senior Midwife
Shraddha Maternity Hospital
Ahmedabad
2021.08 - 2022.03
- Worked closely with OB and GYN physicians to coordinate ongoing medical care for pregnant patients.
- Taught prenatal classes to help educate expectant parents on labor stages and pain relief options.
- Recognized emergent obstetric and neonatal conditions and initiated appropriate measures.
- Performed ultrasounds, fetal heart rate monitoring, and other tests.
- Prescribed medications, treatments, and lifestyle modifications as needed.
- Cared for newborns after delivery including administering medication or vaccines if required.
Registered Midwife
Sunflower women's hospital and IVF center
Ahmedabad
2020.12 - 2021.07
- Collaborated with obstetricians to develop individualized plans of care for expecting mothers.
- Delivered focused, quality care to antepartum, post-partum, newborn and gynecologic patients.
- Evaluated fetal status by performing abdominal palpation and ultrasound examinations to estimate fetal weight, presentation and position.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations such as shoulder dystocia or umbilical cord prolapse.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support for patients related to miscarriages, stillbirths, neonatal deaths and terminations.
- Managed care and monitored pain levels of postpartum and postoperative patients.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Vinayak Child Hospital
Ahmedabad
2019.12 - 2020.11
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Educated parents on proper nutrition, hygiene, development milestones, safety measures, and age-appropriate activities for their children.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes with social services staff members while ensuring that all necessary follow-up appointments are scheduled prior to release from facility.
- Promoted an atmosphere of collaboration between multidisciplinary teams working together towards optimal outcomes for pediatric patients.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and pediatric advanced life support protocols and directives.
Student Nurse (Medical-Surgical, Psychiatric)
Civil Hospital
Ahmedabad
2016.04 - 2019.06
- Administered medication through oral, IV, IM as well as blood products as prescribed by physician and monitored patient reaction.
- Assisted physician with diagnostic testes and therapeutic interventions including chest insertion, intubation and central line placement.
- Obtained laboratory specimens by using phlebotomy skills to complete both venous and finger-stick blood draw.
- Document the events and patient response.
Student Nurse(Emergency Room and ICU)
GCS Hospital
Ahmedabad
2016.04 - 2019.06
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Managed IV lines, wound dressing, catheters and medical devices.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Student Nurse (Gynecology, Pediatric)
V.S Hospital
Ahmedabad
2016.04 - 2019.06
- Instructed patients on post-delivery care techniques, such as breastfeeding and newborn care.
- Provided emotional support to laboring mothers and their families.
- Advised patients regarding contraception method and fertility treatment.
- provided education on preventative practices such as nutrition, hygiene and safety.
Student Nurse(Hospice Care)
Community Oncology Centre And Hospice Complex
Ahmedabad
2017.09 - 2017.12
- Assisted end-of-life decision making process with respect to patient wishes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situation such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Actively participated in community outreach activities promoting awareness about available hospice services.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
London, United Kingdom2023-05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SKUM College of Nursing
Ahmedabad, India2019-07
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- AI Knowledgeable
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Critical Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Decision-making
- Organizational Skills
- SBAR Communication
- Task and Work Prioritization
Accomplishments
"Poverty and its role in childhood diseases in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries(LMICs)."
"A study to access the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on prevention of anemia in adolescent girls at selected urban area of Ahmedabad."
Affiliations
Participate in "Depression and Anxiety in Youth" Seminar
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Whitby Dene Dementia Residential Home, Care UK
2022.05 - 2024.03
Senior Midwife
Shraddha Maternity Hospital
2021.08 - 2022.03
Registered Midwife
Sunflower women's hospital and IVF center
2020.12 - 2021.07
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Vinayak Child Hospital
2019.12 - 2020.11
Student Nurse(Hospice Care)
Community Oncology Centre And Hospice Complex
2017.09 - 2017.12
Student Nurse (Medical-Surgical, Psychiatric)
Civil Hospital
2016.04 - 2019.06
Student Nurse(Emergency Room and ICU)
GCS Hospital
2016.04 - 2019.06
Student Nurse (Gynecology, Pediatric)
V.S Hospital
2016.04 - 2019.06
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SKUM College of Nursing
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