Neethu Mathew

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Introduced various teaching methods to engage maximum staffs especially in a busy clinical environment. Arranged virtual training sessions with more interactive session using digital platforms like zoom and Teams.
• Created various Audio Visual aids to impart knowledge easily to clinical staffs especially to non clinical staffs.
• Arranged exhibitions ,webinars and group discussions as part of the job.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy and thereby improving standards in practise and quality patient care.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Responsible for the surveillance,
  analysis, and reporting of Hospital Acquired infections; educating employees about infection control and ensuring the implementation of various infection control policies in the hospital.
• Plan, organize, develop and implement educational programs for all employees including administrative and ancillary services and skills to increase awareness of existence of HAIs, techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to provide a safe environment for hospital employees and patients.
• Supervises the maintenance of the established protocols for infection prevention e.g. isolation procedures, hand washing techniques used, the use of hand rub, change of IV set, change of central line dressing, availability of supplies, terminal cleaning of a unit and disinfection of equipment etc. in the hospital.
• Corrects and teaches staff whenever the need arises during rounds. E.g. proper use of gloves, improper handling of equipment, practice of aseptic precautions etc.
• Participates in the formal teaching programmes during the orientation of new staff.
• Conduct Surgical Site Infection Surveillance regarding Orthopaedic surgeries and upload data to UKHSA

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving stroke , cardiac arrest ,fall and fractures.
• Involved in treatment and care for various groups of patients For e.g.Mental Health patients, Peadiatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology .
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Cared for as many patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Monitored neurovascular status, performing external fixation care, casting and Range of motion therapy.

Administered IV treatments and medications, as well as post-operation care , including pain management medications

Provided surgical wound care and pinsite care

Assisted in mobilizing patients using appropriate equipments .

Participated in discharge process and to facilitate rehabilitation .

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.