Tessy Chandran
London
Summary
I am a transformational and standards-driven person who expects nothing but high standards, passion and a commitment to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Physical Health Lead Nurse
Southwest London And St. George's Mental Health Trust
11.2021 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- 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.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
- Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
- Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
- Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
- Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Ordered screening tests and advised patients on preventive care treatments to promote ongoing health of patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Goverment College Of Nursing
Government Medical College, Kozhikode10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JDT Islam College of Nursing
Kozhikode, Kerala02.2013
Skills
- Intramuscular Injections
- Pre-Operative Procedures
- Acute Illness
- Nursing Standards
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Patient Rehabilitation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Observation Reports
- Medication Administration
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Discharge Support
- IV Insertion
- Medical Equipment
- Accurate Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Clear Patient Communication
Languages
Malayalam
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Medical Emergency Training
- IV Therapy and Venepuncture
- Tissue Viability
- Medical Record Keeping
- Safeguarding Children and Young adults
- Safeguarding adults
- Information Governance
- Positive Behavior Support
- Mental Health Law
- Anaphylaxis Management
Timeline
Forensic Physical Health Lead Nurse
Southwest London And St. George's Mental Health Trust
11.2021 - Current
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
01.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Surrey And Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
09.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Goverment College Of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JDT Islam College of Nursing
- Medical Emergency Training
- IV Therapy and Venepuncture
- Tissue Viability
- Medical Record Keeping
- Safeguarding Children and Young adults
- Safeguarding adults
- Information Governance
- Positive Behavior Support
- Mental Health Law
- Anaphylaxis Management
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