Kiran Kumar
Birmingham,BIR
Summary
Motivated registered nurse with international experience in transitioning from task-oriented to patient-centered care. Successfully completed all required competencies in a timely manner while adapting to new healthcare environments. Recognized for outstanding communication skills and ability to resolve conflicts within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to continuous learning and improving patient care through active participation in team meetings and adherence to NHS policies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Heartland Hospital , university hospital of Birmingham
Birmingham
01.2024 - Current
- Work according to the NMC Code of professional Standards of practice and behaviour and relevant professional guidelines and be accountable for their own professional actions
- Keep up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communication findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice
- Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training, develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice
- Take charge of practice setting as required or a defined area of the practice settings
- Taking responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line/shift manager
- This may include representing the practice setting at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, governance initiatives and supervision and role competence assessments for unregistered nurses and students/trainees
- Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative framework to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained at the highest level
- Delegate to and supervise the work of other staff registered and or unregistered and students/trainees and undertake supervision, teaching, mentorship and assessment of junior staff to agreed levels of skill and competence
- Use professional judgement to intercede and act as patient advocate; observing changes in patient's attitude, behaviour and emotional state
- Demonstrate an awareness of their own and others body language and barriers which may affect communication
- Ensure they communicate effectively and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Administered medications following hospital protocols and safety guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted in emergency procedures ensuring timely intervention for critical cases.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Theater Practitioner
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, university hospitals of Birmingham
Birmingham
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Identify the specific peri-operative care needs of patients undergoing a variety of surgery including maneuvering and positioning of conscious and unconscious patients
- Implement and evaluate care plans as appropriate to surgical requirements and patient's condition
- Handover and transfer responsibility of care to colleagues, ensuring appropriate information and care is relayed
- Ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients while in theatre is upheld at all times
- Ensure that the 'Five Steps to Safer Surgery' initiative including the WHO Surgical Safety checklists are performed and adhered to
- Responsible for the management, security, control and administration of drugs as prescribed, adhering to local and national policies
- Ensure that all specimens are correctly labeled and dispatched to the correct laboratory
- Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilization procedures and asepsis
- Ensure that all equipment is cleaned, checked daily and maintained, and to take appropriate action with the quarantining and reporting of faulty equipment
- Proactively participate in the capturing of revenue, ensuring that the theatre team completes verification processes in a timely and accurate manner
- Liaise with consultants and the Theatre Manager on the selection & requirements of equipment and supplies needed to keep up with current trends in surgical, pre and post surgical/anaesthetic/recovery practice (Consultant Preference Cards)
- Ensure that stock levels of consumables, instruments and equipment are kept at an appropriate level and are rotated and stored safely
- Support the Team Leader and act-up and lead the peri-operative team in their absence
- Participate in the induction and orientation of new staff members
- Assess, supervise and teach junior members of staff
- Deal with enquiries, concerns and complaints from patients and visitors in a courteous, timely and relevant manner, informing a senior member of staff when appropriate actions have been taken, or when necessary referring an enquiry to a more appropriate member of staff/management team
- Participate in the robust reporting of incidents and comply with any ensuing investigations
- Assist in the investigation of complaints and provide written reports, including recommendations on required actions as appropriate.
Registered Nurse
Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi
New Delhi
08.2007 - 05.2023
- Provide direct, professional nursing care to a specified population of patients in an inpatient or an outpatient setting
- Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments
- Perform evaluation of new and existing patients to determine priority and suitability of treatment and/or need for modifications
- Administer prescribed medications, apply sterile dressings, perform phlebotomy, and monitor vital signs
- Maintain confidentiality of patient records.
- Delivered patient care through assessment and monitoring of vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted in emergency procedures ensuring timely intervention for critical cases.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff in best practices and protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Education
General Nursing and midwifery -
01.2005
Skills
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Pain and anesthesia management
- Oral and written communication
- Leadership skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Infection control
- Aseptic technique mastery
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Care plan development
- Team building and leadership
- Problem-solving skills
- Treatment plan development
- Preventive skincare techniques
- Follow-up care coordination
- Patient advocacy and support
- Intravenous therapy expertise
- Medical laboratory procedures knowledge
- Chronic disease management strategies
- Strong medical ethics adherence
- Referral coordination skills
- Family support services
- Insulin medication assistance expertise
- Compassionate patient care approach
- Intake and discharge processes management
- Telemetry monitoring proficiency
- Sterilization techniques expertise
- Feeding pump operation knowledge
- Life-sustaining machine operation skills
- Vaccine administration proficiency
Custom
- Basic Life Support Adult, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, 4 hours, 2023
- Basic Life Support, Heartland Hospital Birmingham, 4, 2024
- Anaphylaxis, Heartland Hospital Birmingham, 1, 2024
- Ocean Spine Demographic, Heartland Birmingham Hoapital, 2, 2024
- The Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism, Heartland Hospital Birmingham, 1, 2024
- Insertion of NG Tube, Heartland Hospital, 1, 2024
- Waste Management, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1, 2024
- Generic Blood Tranfusion Awareness, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2, 2024
- Phlebotomy, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2, 2023
- Cannulization, Queen Elizabeth, 2, 2023
- Adminstration of Blood Component, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2, 2023
- Hypoglycemia, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1, 2023
- ECLS Paediatric V2, Heartland Hospit, 2, 2024
- Drug Calculation, Heartland, 3, 2024
- Infection Prevention and Control Level 2, Heartland, 2, 2024
- ANTT Skills, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2, 2023
- Safeguarding, Heartland Hospital, 7, 2024
- Manual and Handling, Queen Elizabeth, 7, 2024
- IV Therapy, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Heartlands, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Heartland Hospital , university hospital of Birmingham
01.2024 - Current
Theater Practitioner
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, university hospitals of Birmingham
06.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse
Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi
08.2007 - 05.2023