Tinu Thomas
Leominster,Herefordshire
Summary
* Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units.
* Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions.
* Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
*Caring Nurse with 10 years of experience in diverse health care organisation working with intensive care unit patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior carer (Became RGN) Band 5
Heritage manor Limited
Leominster, Herefordshire
11.2021 - Current
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Retirement Home
Gramattam, Pampady
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed daily service operations through strategic care planning.
- Evaluated performance reports to monitor practice progress.
- Delegated clinical nursing tasks to meet patients' care requirements.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
Registered nurse
Caritas Hospital
Thellakam, Kottayam
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
- Developed and implemented successful patient care Supervised nursing staff.
- Educated and counselled patients on diagnoses, chronic disease management and treatment plans.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
Registered Nurse
Sanad Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2013 - 02.2017
- Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
- Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
Registered Nurse
Medwin Hospital
Nampally, Hyderabad
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
Education
Diploma in nurse - Science
Jaya school of nursing
Nampally/ Hyderabad Oct 2006 - 04.2010
Higher Secondary - Science
Mangalam English Medium Residential High Secondary
Ettumanoor Jun 2004 - 03.2006
Primary to High school - All subjects
Baker Memorial Higher Secondary School
Kottaym Jun 1994 - 03.2004
Skills
- Charting and reporting
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient-centred care
- OR and A&E experience
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Nursing staff leadership
- Rehabilitation assessments
- Data confidentiality
- Staff supervision
- Patient education
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Vital signs
- Medication storage and disposal
- Patient record management
- Catheter and wound care
- Medication administration
- Equipment sterilisation
- Adult acute and critical care
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Communication skills
Timeline
Senior carer (Became RGN) Band 5
Heritage manor Limited
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Retirement Home
02.2019 - 08.2021
Registered nurse
Caritas Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Sanad Hospital
02.2013 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Medwin Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2012
Diploma in nurse - Science
Jaya school of nursing
Oct 2006 - 04.2010
Higher Secondary - Science
Mangalam English Medium Residential High Secondary
Jun 2004 - 03.2006
Primary to High school - All subjects
Baker Memorial Higher Secondary School
Jun 1994 - 03.2004
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