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RINU MATHEW

George Town,Grand Cayman

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

I have worked in India and overseas for more than 14 years as a registered nurse, of which more than 5 years in the Indian Military Armed Nursing Service.I am currently working as a registered nurse in various roles such as bedside nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor. Adhering to American and British Health Care Protocols

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Health Services Authority Cayman Islands
George Town, Grand Cayman
02.2014 - Current
  • Hours of work per week - 37.5 hours / Full time
  • Name of facility - Health Services Authority Cayman Islands
  • City - Grand Cayman
  • Country- Cayman Islands
  • The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority , is the principal healthcare service provider in the Cayman
  • Islands , offering the most comprehensive range of inpatient , outpatient and public health services
  • It provides care through the 124 - bed Cayman Islands Hospital and 18 - bed Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac
  • Ancillary services are offered at district health centers and clinics for eye and dental care
  • Range of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services available to you, including surgery, emergency medical care, general medical care, community health, dental and eye health, mental health, paediatrics, maternity and much more.
  • Name of Unit Currently working in: Medical Unit
  • Date you started in current unit: 1st February 2014
  • Number of beds in unit: 24 Beds
  • Staff patient ratio 1:5 , The Medical Unit is an inpatient unit that provides quality medical and nursing care to a wide range of patient population from young adults ( age above 12 ) to geriatric , majority patients are admitted with gastrointestinal disorders and heart or lung conditions ranging from acute episodes to chronic
  • Others are admitted for uncontrolled metabolic disorders , infectious processes , neurological and circulatory impairment , as well as secondary conditions such as kidney disease or diabetes
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
03.2007

Date of Degree - undefined

Skills

  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Electronic Charting
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Chest Tubes
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • IV Administration
  • Nasogastric Tube Insertion
  • IV Insertion
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Student Precepting

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Health Services Authority Cayman Islands
02.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Date of Degree - undefined

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