Neethu Kurian
Sutton In Ashfield,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Compassionate, highly motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 13 years of clinical experience across acute, community and older adult healthcare, including six years within the NHS. Currently working as a Band 6 Deputy Ward Sister in General Medicine, with proven experience in clinical leadership, patient assessment, care coordination and managing complex patient needs within a busy acute environment.
Strong clinical knowledge and judgement with experience in recognising and escalating deteriorating patients, prioritising competing clinical demands, supporting safe patient flow and coordinating multidisciplinary care. Skills in communication, mentoring, delegation, conflict resolution, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and person-centred care.
Experience in leading and supporting multidisciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment, and developing the knowledge and confidence of junior nurses, healthcare assistants and students. Contributed to quality improvement, clinical governance and evidence-based practice, with a focus on improving patient outcomes, service delivery and staff experience.
Hold a BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing top up degree with knowledge and experience in Acute Illness Management, including history taking and clinical assessment. Committed to continuous professional development and highly motivated to build on clinical and leadership experience through Master's-level education, advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy ward manager
Sherwood Forest Foundation Trust
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2023.08 - Current
- Coordinate daily management o busy General Medicine ward.
- Lead shifts ensuring safe staffing and effective patient flow.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments.
- Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients using NEWS2.
- Prioritise care for patients with competing clinical needs.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary ward rounds and discharge planning.
- Support junior nurses, newly qualified staff and students.
- Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
- Ensure compliance with Trust policies and patient safety standards.
- Act as Nurse in Charge
- Maintained communication channels across staff for consistent ward coordination daily.
- Managed shift rosters to maintain adequate staffing levels across wards.
- Maintained accurate medical records to comply with legal requirements and support diagnostic processes.
- Participated in regular training sessions for continuous professional development.
- Liaised effectively with physicians for timely execution of medical orders.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing incidences of cross-contamination.
- Facilitated family meetings, promoting understanding of patients' conditions and treatment plans.
- Fostered positive working environment by promoting effective team collaboration.
- Managed ward's budget responsibly to avoid unnecessary expenditures or financial discrepancies.
Registered Nurse
Sherwood Forest Foundation Trust
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2020.08 - 2023.07
- Caring for older adults with multiple long-term conditions.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Managing acutely deteriorating patients.
- Medication administration and monitoring.
- Venepuncture and cannulation.
- ECG recording.
- Patient education.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
- Supporting discharge planning.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
Clinical Lead and Deputy Manager
Bank house care homes LTD
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
2018.10 - 2020.07
- Provided holistic care to patients, ensuring overall physical and mental wellbeing.
- Delivered efficient health services by maintaining close liaison with multidisciplinary teams.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments for improved treatment plans.
- Assisted in recruitment processes to ensure selection of competent clinical staff.
- Promoted adherence to infection control guidelines amongst staff members for safer working conditions.
- Led training programmes to enhance clinical skills of junior team members.
- Improved quality standards with thorough audit processes and performance reviews.
- Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
Registered nurse
Bank House care homes LTD
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
2015.07 - 2018.03
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Trained new staff to meet patient service goals and champion standards of care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Nursing Top Up Studies - Nursing
University of Derby
Derby 2020.06 - 2022.01
Overseas Nursing Programme - Nursing
City University of London
London 2014.10 - 2015.03
General Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing
Kasturba school of Nursing
India 2004.03 - 2008.03
A-Levels - Physics, Chemistry, Botony, Zoology, English and Maths,
St. Aloysius Higher secondary school
India 2002.06 - 2004.03
GCSEs - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Maths, History, Economics, Geography,Malayalam andHindi
St. Marys Girls High School
India 2000.06 - 2001.03
Skills
- Knowledge of patho-physiology
- Upholding patient privacy rights
- Specialist referral knowledge
- Clinical assessment proficiency
- Diagnostic testing competency
- Prioritising patient safety
- Adapting to shifting priorities
- Geriatric care expertise
- Life support techniques
- Proactive learning approach
- Self-Reflection and improvement
- Patient confidentiality upholding
- Continuity of care ensuring
- Advanced life support
- Team Leadership
- Palliative Care
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Clinical assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Staff coaching
- Discharge planning
- Incident reporting
- Clinical supervision
- Ward management
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Communication proficiency
- Initiative in emergencies
- Critical evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Project Management
- Effective delegation
- Proactive approach
- Risk Management
- Critical-thinking & Decision making
- Self-motivation
- Risk Assessment
- Calm under pressure & Problem-solving
- Team building
- Resourcefulness
- Budgeting and finance
Certification
AIMS,
BLS
QSIR Fundamentals training,
Leadership course
Chest Xray interpretion E learning,
ABG Analysis E learning
AKI in primary care Online course
Fraility Online course,
Fracture prevention practitioner training
CKD Online Course,
COPD
Level 2 Diabetes Management
Level 2 Counselling
Level 2 End of Life care
Marysecole leadership course
Timeline
Deputy ward manager
Sherwood Forest Foundation Trust
2023.08 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sherwood Forest Foundation Trust
2020.08 - 2023.07
Bachelor Of Science Nursing Top Up Studies - Nursing
University of Derby
2020.06 - 2022.01
Clinical Lead and Deputy Manager
Bank house care homes LTD
2018.10 - 2020.07
Registered nurse
Bank House care homes LTD
2015.07 - 2018.03
Overseas Nursing Programme - Nursing
City University of London
2014.10 - 2015.03
General Nursing and Midwifery - Nursing
Kasturba school of Nursing
2004.03 - 2008.03
A-Levels - Physics, Chemistry, Botony, Zoology, English and Maths,
St. Aloysius Higher secondary school
2002.06 - 2004.03
GCSEs - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Maths, History, Economics, Geography,Malayalam andHindi
St. Marys Girls High School
2000.06 - 2001.03