Vimal Poovelikunnel Hariharan
Newbury,Newbury/Berskhire
Summary
Results-driven Clinical Nurse Manager with extensive experience in healthcare leadership and patient care coordination. Specialises in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, conducts nursing audits, and implements infection control standards to enhance patient outcomes. Focused on mentoring staff and advancing clinical supervision capabilities in palliative and geriatric care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Newbury Grove
Newbury, Berkshire
12.2021 - 06.2026
- Oversaw clinical activities to ensure patient care excellence.: Dec 2021 to present, Newbury Grove, Newbury, Berkshire.
- Maintained quality standards by monitoring service delivery, ensuring consistent compliance with clinical policies and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored adherence to clinical governance regulations by having daily clinical overview meetings and weekly clinical review meetings, maintaining high standards within the team.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent needs-based care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as Dols, Physios, dietitians, OTs, UCR team, GPs, OOH, paramedics, TVNs, SLT, DNs, CHC , hospitals etc for holistic client care planning and implementation.
- Implemented Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to limit health risk.
- Improved patient recovery through proactive wound management, regular reviews of care plans, and timely referrals to TVN or podiatry services.
- Facilitated smoother workflow by organising meetings for nursing and care teams and sharing clinical governance findings to improve quality of care.
- Trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Inducted, trained and mentored new care staff to provide first-class patient support.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Liaised with healthcare professionals and patients to discuss treatment plans.
- Created and streamlined the trainings involving IPC, care planning systems, Tissue viability and pressure sores, incontinence care and management in development of new staff members to foster a supportive environment during induction
- Collaborated with local authorities in safeguarding, liaising with CQC, PHE, and participating in internal audits
- Liaised with family members, offering emotional support and information on patient progress and care plans; involved in formulating duty of candour letters as part of transparency of care.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of clinical areas for compliance. in clinical areas like medications, IPC, documentation, checking trackers for clinical risk assessments, MCAs, DOLs, updating diet logs with modified diets, falls, wounds etc
- Have conducted presnetaions in regional clincal meetings on clinincal review and governance, and presented quality perfomrance report analysis with action plans
- Complied strictly with all safety procedures and protocols reducing potential incidents or falls among patients. Imparting training to the team being the falls champion for the care home
Registered Nurse
Gracewell of Newbury
Newbury, Berkshire
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, and orally or rectally.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Supported patients and families emotionally during challenging times, fostering trust and comfort.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care.
- Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Managed daily patient caseload, ensuring seamless collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
- Worked day shifts providing patient care from Sept 2019 to Dec 2021, Gracewell of Newbury (Newbury Grove), Newbury, Berkshire.
Registered Nurse
Oakland's Nursing Home
Chester, Cheshire
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Delivered overnight care for residents at Oakland's Nursing Home, promoting comfort and safety from Feb 2019 to Aug 2019.
Registered Nurse
Park House Care Home
Birkenhead, Merseyside
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Provided overnight care and support to residents at Park House Care Home, ensuring their comfort and well-being during night shifts.
Registered Nurse
Sebright House Nursing Home
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Provided continuous support to residents at Sebright House Nursing Home, promoting comfort and wellbeing from September 2013 to June 2015.
Health Care Assistant
Sebright House Nursing Home
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, enhancing patient dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and timely records for continuity of care.
- Full time, Sebright House Nursing Home, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, from Sept 2012 to Sept 2013.
Health Care Assistant
Primrose House Care Home
Harrow
05.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Delivered compassionate care services to residents at Primrose House Care Home in Harrow, enhancing their daily quality of life.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Bucks New University
High Wycombe, BKM01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Govt. College of Nursing
Kottayam, Kerala, India01-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound Care
- Wound dressing
- Infection control procedures
- Infection control standards
- Clinical procedures implementation
- Catheterisation
- Venepuncture
- Nursing audits initiation
- Clinical auditing
- Quality improvement
- Clinical governance
- Care planning
- Clinical supervision
- Clinical leadership
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Therapeutic interaction
- Nurse management
- Respite care management
- Dementia management
- Geriatric care
- Palliative patient handling
- Admission discharge procedures
- Staff mentoring
- Communication skills
- Team Leadership
- Nursing interventions
Accomplishments
Nurse of the year 2026- Care UK nomination
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Interests
- Love nature and walks in the park and riverside, spending time with family and friends, love listening to Indian music, and if my creative mind is patient, would like to paint or draw occasionally
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Newbury Grove
12.2021 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse
Gracewell of Newbury
09.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Oakland's Nursing Home
02.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Park House Care Home
07.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Sebright House Nursing Home
09.2013 - 06.2015
Health Care Assistant
Sebright House Nursing Home
09.2012 - 09.2013
Health Care Assistant
Primrose House Care Home
05.2011 - 06.2012
Post Graduate Certificate - Nursing
Bucks New University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Govt. College of Nursing