VEESHAL GOOLAUP
Nottingham,Nottinghamshire
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 21 years of diverse experience in both NHS and community healthcare settings. My career spans acute, daycase, and outpatient services, with extensive experience working alongside the pre-assessment team. I have developed a strong skill set in patient care across various environments, ensuring thorough preparation and effective support for patients throughout their care journey. I am committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for both patients and colleagues. Throughout my career, I have taken pride in mentoring and sharing knowledge with fellow healthcare professionals, further strengthening my capabilities as a leader and educator. Passionate about continuous improvement, I strive to make a positive impact on both patient outcomes and the healthcare teams I collaborate with.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Nurse
Sherwood Forest Hospital
Nottingham
01.2011 - Current
- Conducted pre-operative assessments, determining suitability for surgical intervention.
- Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Provided excellent patient care by administering medication, monitoring vitals and responding to health changes.
- Administered IVs, adhering strictly to hygiene protocols to prevent potentially harmful infections.
- Assisted elderly patients with daily tasks, promoting independence whilst maintaining dignity.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to patients' relatives for seamless at-home recovery.
- Administered medication post-surgery for patient comfort and recovery.
- Designed and executed nursing care plans for surgical patients.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Blood transfusion, Venepuncture, Cannulation
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
Registered staff nurse
Hallam agency
Nottingham
05.2020 - Current
- Drug administration including Syringe driver,
- Palliative support.
- Wound care.
- Compression bandaging
- Nephrostomy care, Catheter Care Male,
- Continence Assessment, Implement care plans
- Trained and mentored junior nurses to consistently meet and exceed individual care plan objectives.
- Minimised readmission by improving patient compliance with medication and refer to relevant MDT to avoid minimise hospitalisation
- Complied with quality healthcare standards in the Community.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Provided care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions in NHS settings
- Monitored patients undergoing detoxification from alcohol or drugs, promptly reporting changes in condition to Mental Health team.
- Prevented violent situations, using de-escalation skills to manage aggressive patients.
- Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
- Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
- Strictly followed medicines management requirements to consistently meet professional standards.
Nurse Advisor
Nhs Direct
Nottingham
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Performed health assessments and designed specialised treatment plans.
- Positively actioned feedback and complaints within prescribed timescales.
- Documented patient data in EMR software, accurately recording details of interventions and progress.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols.
Staff nurse
Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham
07.2005 - 08.2009
- Registered Nurse on Renal Unit,
- Competent in Dialysis (Fresenius, and Baxter machine), CAPD
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
Outpatient nurse
Mayday Nhs trust
Croydon
03.2005 - 06.2005
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Routine Observations
- Chaperone doctors
- Venepuncture, Cannulation, ECG.
- Pre assessment of Surgical patients for Elective Surgery.
- Dressing of wounds post operatively in Trauma and Orthopaedics clinic.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
Education
• Critical care physiology module - Nursing
Nottingham University
Nottingham•Certificate in Depression - Nursing
University of Derby
DerbyCertificate in Bridging the Dementia Divide Support - Nursing
University of Derby
DerbyRegistered Nurse - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery
London 04.2004 - 11.2004
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Caseload management
- Telenursing
- Phlebotomy
- Medication administration
- Catheterisation
- Clinical understanding
- Patient-centred care
- Routine investigations
- Community nursing
Custom
- Autonomy
- Anatomy & physiology
- Interpersonal skills
- MDT collaboration
- Conflict resolution.
- Caring, hardworking and reliable
- Presentable and Professional in all areas of work.
- Effective, productive, and calm in highly pressurized and emergency.
- Good communication skills in three different language (English, French, and Creole).
Timeline
Registered staff nurse
Hallam agency
05.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
Sherwood Forest Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Nurse Advisor
Nhs Direct
01.2009 - 01.2010
Staff nurse
Nottingham University Hospitals
07.2005 - 08.2009
Outpatient nurse
Mayday Nhs trust
03.2005 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Nursing And Midwifery
04.2004 - 11.2004
• Critical care physiology module - Nursing
Nottingham University
•Certificate in Depression - Nursing
University of Derby
Certificate in Bridging the Dementia Divide Support - Nursing
University of Derby
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