LIJI TOM
Brighton
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in geriatric care, palliative care, and evidence-based practice. Proficient in physical assessments, care planning, and clinical systems software (PCS), with a strong focus on quality improvement and health promotion. Skilled in coaching new staff members, delivering behavioural support, and managing end-of-life care with compassion and precision. Certified in phlebotomy and experienced in nutrition management to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to continuing education and advancing healthcare practices through a palliative approach to care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered Nurse
Bon Accord Care Home
Hove, Brighton and Hove
2025.05 - Current
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Updated files using [Software] electronic health record management systems.
Dementia Care Practitioner
Grove Park Health Group
Brighton
2023.06 - 2025.05
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
- Performed and interpreted tests and analyzed records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition.
- Educated patient’s family members about treatment plans and home-care instructions as needed.
- Collaborated with specialists to coordinate care for patients requiring more advanced treatments or procedures.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients that included both medical interventions and lifestyle modifications as appropriate.
- Coordinated work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
- Prescribed and administered treatment, therapy, medication and other specialized medical care to treat and prevented illness, disease, and injury.
- Obtained detailed medical histories to assess patients’ overall health status.
- Monitored patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Senior Care Assistant
Grove Park Health Group
Brighton
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Aided residents with moving around in wheelchairs, rollers and canes for accident prevention.
- Observed residents closely to check for negative changes in health or mood.
- Prepared residents for meals and activities, helping home run efficiently.
- Helped residents with grooming, dressing and bathing to assist with mobility.
- Assisted new residents by answering questions and providing essential facility information.
- Communicated with residents by using calm, friendly and cheerful demeanor to foster positive relationships.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Reported illnesses, accidents and negative behavior to residential managers.
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds and stretchers.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Applied clean dressings, slings and support bandages.
- Provided information, such as directions, visiting hours, and patient status information to visitors and callers.
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and needed for assistance and social and emotional support.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
- Kept patient information confidential to protect organization’s value.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
- Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
- Training attended
- Wound care (Brighton General hospital)
- Medication
- Dementia awareness
- End of life care
- IDDSI Training
- Basic life support
- Manual handling
- Break way Training
- Safe guarding
- Falls Training
- MCA & DOLS
- Fire Theory and Practical
- Moving people safely
- Phlebotomy
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Punya Hospital
Bengaluru
2021.04 - 2022.09
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Ordered, interpreted, and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
Staff Nurse
Premier Sanjeevini Hospital
Bengaluru
2016.12 - 2018.12
- Adhered to hospital and departmental policies and regulatory requirements, maintaining safe work environment.
- Examined patient vital signs and reported patient condition changes and responses.
- Demonstrated awareness of patient and family rights, age-specific needs, and cultural beliefs.
- Performed treatments and administered injections according to physician instructions.
- Communicated test results and patient care needs to family members and caregivers.
- Documented patient care plans, treatments, and progress notes in medical records.
- Adhered to infection-control policies and substance-control procedures.
- Informed physician of patient’s condition during procedures.
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention.
- Prepared examination rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Performed physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses.
OBS & Gynaecology Registered Nurse
L.N. Medical College & J.K. Hospital
Bhopal
2012.09 - 2014.05
- Collaboration with health care team
- Gynaecological procedure
- Pre-operative care
- Post operative care
- Educating patients on family planning, fertility and health-related decisions during pregnancy
- Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients’ complex care needs.
- Prepared patients for examinations, operations, and treatments and assisted during procedures.
- Used computers to complete necessary documentation on patient progress.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
Dialysis Nurse
Unity Health complex
Mangalore
2010.03 - 2011.09
- Used proper techniques to access dialysis site and correctly connect patient to dialysis machine.
- Calculated fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure.
- Explained operation of dialysis machine to answer patient questions about dialysis procedures.
- Performed cleaning and quality control to maintain and disinfect dialysis equipment.
- Educated patients and families on renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment and medical regimen, explaining pre- and post-dialysis care.
- Prepared dialysate according to formulas and primes with saline or heparinized solution.
- Obtained blood samples for laboratory analysis to complete physician orders.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Kusha Bhao Thakra Nursing College
BhopalDiploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
Unity Academy of Education
MangaloreHigher Secondary - Commerce
Karimpuzha higher secondary school
KarimpuzhaSecondary Education - undefined
Karimpuzha higher secondary school
KarimpuzhaSkills
- Community resources
- Quality improvement
- Coaching new staff members
- Phlebotomy certified
- Clinical systems software (PCS)
- Care planning proficiency
- Nutrition management
- End-of-life care
- Health promotion
- Physical assessments
- Behavioural support
- Healthcare
- Clinical skills
- Continuing education
- Geriatric care
- Physical examination
- Evidence-based practice
- Palliative care
- Palliative approach to care
Certification
Registered Nurse NMC PIN 25C09240
LANGUAGES
Malayalam Native
English Advanced (C1) IELTS
German Intermediate (B1) Goethe-zentrum Trivandrum
Hindi Intermediate (B1)
REFERENCES
Linda, McCalla, Manager Deputy Manager, lindamac25@aol.com, 07889736374, Barons Down Nursing Home
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Accord Care Home
2025.05 - Current
Dementia Care Practitioner
Grove Park Health Group
2023.06 - 2025.05
Senior Care Assistant
Grove Park Health Group
2023.01 - 2023.06
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
Punya Hospital
2021.04 - 2022.09
Staff Nurse
Premier Sanjeevini Hospital
2016.12 - 2018.12
OBS & Gynaecology Registered Nurse
L.N. Medical College & J.K. Hospital
2012.09 - 2014.05
Dialysis Nurse
Unity Health complex
2010.03 - 2011.09
Diploma - General Nursing and Midwifery
Unity Academy of Education
Higher Secondary - Commerce
Karimpuzha higher secondary school
Secondary Education - undefined
Karimpuzha higher secondary school
Bachelor's Degree - Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
Kusha Bhao Thakra Nursing College