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Praveena Kurian

Waterlooville,Hampshire

Summary

Nursing professional with extensive expertise in geriatric, palliative, and end-of-life care. Proven clinical leadership and crisis management skills in dynamic healthcare settings. Proficient in care planning, medication administration, and patient education, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Strong ability to build rapport with patients and families while maintaining cultural competence and sensitivity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Registered Nurse

Cosham Court Nursing Home
Portsmouth, Hampshire
06.2025 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs to ensure patient stability.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Managed wound dressing changes to promote healing effectively.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, safeguarding patient wellbeing.
  • Implemented individualised care plans tailored to unique patient needs.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, alleviating distress for families and patients.
  • Facilitated communication between families and doctors, fostering trust in care processes.
  • Maintained confidentiality by managing patient information in compliance with data protection laws.

Registered Nurse

Oaklands House Care Centre
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Documentation of all details executed accurately
  • Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
  • Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient's vital signs through regular measurements.
  • Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
  • Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
  • Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
  • Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery programmes for timely discharge.
  • Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
  • Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by delivering necessary support such as bathing, changing clothes, and providing meals.
  • Liaised with GPs, social workers, and other professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
  • Administered medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
  • Digitally organized patientcare utilizing Nourish and Camascope platforms.
  • Handled the coordination of admissions and discharges.
  • Managed daily operations of a 26-bed long-term care unit.
  • Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
  • Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.

Health Care Assistant

Wilton Manor Nursing Home
Southampton, Hampshire
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
  • Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.
  • Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously improve quality of care.
  • Measured care plan effectiveness by closely observing patient behaviour and physical improvements.
  • Proactively asked patients and colleagues for feedback on personal performance to enhance skills and care delivery.
  • Looked after client's physical, emotional, cultural and social needs using person-centred approach.

Registered Nurse

Medical & Surgical Ward, MGM Hospital India
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Entered patient information and parent concerns into electronic records.
  • Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
  • Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, building rapport with patients to support mental and emotional well-being.
  • Cleaned and sterilised instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Provided quality nursing care following resident care policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.

Education

Bachelor Of Science (Nursing) - Nursing

MGM New Bombay College of Nursing

GCSEs - Higher Secondary

St Thomas HSS Erattayar, India

Secondary Level -

St Thomas HSS Erattayar, India

Skills

  • Reliability and responsibility
  • Crisis management
  • Resourceful problem solving
  • Sensitivity to diverse needs
  • Rapport building with patients and families
  • Cultural competence
  • Clinical leadership
  • End-of-life care training
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Diabetes management
  • Patient education
  • Patient monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Mobility assistance
  • Team supervision
  • Vital signs documentation
  • Wound care expertise
  • Health and wellness knowledge
  • Electronic charting proficiency
  • Nursing leadership
  • Intake and discharge processes
  • Comprehensive care planning
  • Catheter and wound care expertise
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Geriatric care expertise
  • Wound dressing skills
  • Adaptability in changing situations
  • Palliative care expertise

Languages

Malayalam
English
Hindi
Malayalam

Custom

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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Cosham Court Nursing Home
06.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Oaklands House Care Centre
10.2023 - 02.2025

Health Care Assistant

Wilton Manor Nursing Home
10.2017 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse

Medical & Surgical Ward, MGM Hospital India
06.2014 - 09.2016

Bachelor Of Science (Nursing) - Nursing

MGM New Bombay College of Nursing

GCSEs - Higher Secondary

St Thomas HSS Erattayar, India

Secondary Level -

St Thomas HSS Erattayar, India

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