Merin John
Basildon,Select
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with 15 years of experience in effective and efficient delivery of medical and surgical services. Providing outstanding levels of care through adult expertise, methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support. Band 5 registered. Nurse
NMC pin no 21C0967O
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Staff nurse
Mid and south Essex NHS trust
Basildon, Essex
2022.07 - Current
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Trained in parentral nutrition( TPN), insertion and management of NG tube
- Experience with syringe drive, palliative and end of life care
Staff nurse
Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust
Telford, Shropshire
2020.10 - 2022.06
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Worked in a medical ward with complex patient needs
Staff Nurse
AMR hospital
Kottayam, Kerala , India
2017.08 - 2019.01
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Staff Nurse
AMR hospital
Kottaym, Kerala , India
2014.03 - 2015.02
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the ward.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
Staff Nurse
St Philomenas Hospital
Banglore, Karnataka, India
2011.11 - 2014.03
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
Education
Bsc nursing - Nursing
St .Philomenas collage of Nursing
Banglore2011
Skills
- Medication administration and review
- Insulin administration competence
- Palliative care understanding
- Catheter placement and removal
- Surgical prep and assistance
- Triage procedures
- Resuscitation techniques
- Nebuliser treatment provision
- Colostomy maintenance
- Enteral feeding knowledge
- Emergency response readiness
- Surgical aftercare
- Adaptability to shift work
- Team player
- Elderly care
- Basic life support
- Palliative Care
- Medication Administration
- Medicine administration
- Catheterisation
- Phlebotomy
- Aseptic technique
- Documentation expertise
- Mobility assistance
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control protocols
- Wound dressing
- Fluid therapy
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Infection prevention and control
- Medication storage and disposal
Timeline
Staff nurse
Mid and south Essex NHS trust
2022.07 - Current
Staff nurse
Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust
2020.10 - 2022.06
Staff Nurse
AMR hospital
2017.08 - 2019.01
Staff Nurse
AMR hospital
2014.03 - 2015.02
Staff Nurse
St Philomenas Hospital
2011.11 - 2014.03
Bsc nursing - Nursing
St .Philomenas collage of Nursing