Littymol Shibu
March,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Assistant (4 Years) with over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse providing high-quality care across hospital and care home settings in the UK and India. Skilled in delivering patient-centred care to individuals with diverse and complex health needs, with expertise in assessment, care planning, medication management, and supporting holistic recovery. Strong background in working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Committed to maintaining professional standards, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice while promoting dignity, safety, and overall wellbeing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
ASKHAM VILLAGE COMMUNITY Nursing Home
DODDINGTON, MARCH, Cambridgeshire
2022.08 - Current
- Supported residents with daily care, mobility, and nutrition.
- Promoted resident engagement in therapy sessions and social activities.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided, changes in residents' conditions, and communicate effectively with care home staff and agency.
- Built strong relationships with families to provide reassurance and updates.
- Provide nursing care for residents with complex needs, dementia, and neurological conditions.
- Conduct health assessments, monitor clinical changes and escalate concerns to MDTs.
- Administer medications safely, PEG tube feeds, administering medications through PEG and caring for PEG sites, always maintaining strict infection control.
- Lead care assistants, conduct shift handovers, and ensure care plans are updated. Support residents' emotional well-being and work closely with families to improve outcomes.
- Deliver compassionate palliative care in line with residents' wishes and dignity.
- Gap: Career break (2011-2020) due to childcare and caring for an unwell family member. I then returned to nursing and worked for around 2 years in India. Currently working in healthcare in the UK and fully committed to my nursing career.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Increased resident satisfaction by providing personalised care plans.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Promoted dignity by assisting residents with limited mobility to complete personal care, including washing and dressing.
STAFF NURSE
Mangala Hospital &Mangala Kidney Foundation
Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
2020.08 - 2022.04
- Provided comprehensive patient care in hospital setting.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments safely as prescribed.
- Monitored patients' conditions and responded promptly to any changes.
- Maintained accurate documentation and patient records.
- Delivered emotional support and education to patients and their families.
- Educated patients and relatives about care, treatment, and recovery.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
STAFF NURSE
Bhagwan Mahaveer Hospital
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2006.02 - 2011.04
- Provided comprehensive patient care in hospital setting.
- Administered medications treatments as per policy.
- Monitored patients’ conditions and responded promptly to any changes.
- Assisted in medical and surgical procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation and patient records.
STAFF NURSE
St Philomena's Hospital
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2001.10 - 2006.01
- Worked as a Staff Nurse providing safe and effective patient care.
- Assessed patients' needs and planned and implemented nursing care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by doctors.
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions reporting any changes promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentations.
- Supported patients with daily living activities while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Provided health education and emotional support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with doctors and multidisciplinary team for effective care.
Education
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY (GNM) - Nursing
SCVDS School of Nursing
Karnataka 1998.01 - 2001.01
Higher Secondary Education - Nursing
Kerala board
/1996 - /1998
Skills
- Delivering personalised care
- Communication with medical staff
- Listening to patients' needs
- Tailoring care plans
- Respecting patient confidentiality
- Clinical documentation expertise
- Safe manual Handling
- Medication Administration
- End Of Life Care
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Medication tracking, storage and administration
- Care plan reviews and implementation
- General Practitioner liaison
Affiliations
- Registered Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), UK
- Karnataka Nursing Council (India)
- Kerala Nursing Council (India)
Languages
English
Intermediate
Malayalam
Advanced
Certification
- Registered Nurse Nursing And Midwifery Council (NMC) UK
- Registered Nurse Karnataka Nursing Council (India)
- Registered Midwife Karnataka Nursing Council India
TRAININGS AND COMPETENCIES
- Safeguarding Adults Level 3
- Medication Management & Controlled Drug Competency
- Basic Life Support
- Dementia Care and Challenging Behaviour Training
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Palliative Care and End Of Life Care
Gap in Career
Career Break 2011 - 2020
To take care of children and to care for an unwell family member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
ASKHAM VILLAGE COMMUNITY Nursing Home
2022.08 - Current
STAFF NURSE
Mangala Hospital &Mangala Kidney Foundation
2020.08 - 2022.04
STAFF NURSE
Bhagwan Mahaveer Hospital
2006.02 - 2011.04
STAFF NURSE
St Philomena's Hospital
2001.10 - 2006.01
DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING & MIDWIFERY (GNM) - Nursing
SCVDS School of Nursing
1998.01 - 2001.01
Higher Secondary Education - Nursing
Kerala board
/1996 - /1998