Lijo Joseph
Surbiton,Surrey
Summary
Dedicated neonatal care specialist with extensive expertise in vital signs measurement, medical equipment operation, and compassionate care. Proficient in intensive care documentation accuracy and skilled in procedures such as feeding tube placement and neonatal surgery assistance. Demonstrates mastery in sterile techniques and electronic medical records use, with a strong focus on family-centred care. Certified in neonatal resuscitation, adept at managing conditions like HIE and respiratory distress syndrome. Committed to advancing neonatal health through innovative therapies and evidence-based practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Neonatal nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
2023.05 - Current
- Attend preterm deliveries and stabilisation
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to support families and patients during difficult times.
- Ensured strict infection control measures were adhered to during ward duties to reduce cross-contamination risks.
- Assisted in coordinating discharge plans alongside social workers to facilitate smooth transitions home.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Maintained accurate documentation, enhancing communication among team members.
Registered nurse in Neonatal unit
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Al Seeb,Oman
2010.07 - 2023.03
- Maintained high ethical standards during service delivery.
- Responded to emergencies to protect patient well-being.
- Supported doctors during examinations and procedures to improve efficiency.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Maintained rigorous documentation standards, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Shri B M Patil's BLDE Association College of Nursing
India 1993.08 - 1996.09
Skills
- Vital signs measurement
- Medical equipment operation
- Compassionate care
- Intensive care documentation accuracy
- Feeding tube placement procedure
- HIE encephalopathy management
- Kangaroo care implementation
- Neonatal surgery assistance
- Neonatal jaundice treatment
- Newborn development understanding
- Sterile technique mastery
- Patent ductus arteriosus diagnosis
- Family-Centred care approach
- Blood gas analysis
- Respiratory distress syndrome therapy
- Neonatal ventilation expertise
- Meconium aspiration syndrome treatment
- Pain assessment in neonates
- Neonatal resuscitation certified
- Medication and Parenteral nutrition administration
Timeline
Registered Neonatal nurse
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
2023.05 - Current
Registered nurse in Neonatal unit
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
2010.07 - 2023.03
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Shri B M Patil's BLDE Association College of Nursing
1993.08 - 1996.09