Shiji Indira

Experience

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  Apollo Hospitals

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2011

  Registered Nurse

  I assess a patient's state and administer appropriate treatment while offering continuous support during the recovery period. I regularly communicate updates to doctors, patients, and their families and ensure all required documentation is completed before patient transfers. I also maintain accurate patient records, develop and implement effective care plans, and promptly identify any sudden or subtle changes in the patient's medical condition.

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  Travancore Medical College

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

  Registered Nurse

  In the intensive care unit (ICU), we engage in comprehensive patient monitoring, continuously assessing vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other health indicators. This information is crucial for prompt assessment and diagnosis, enabling collaboration with the healthcare team to address emerging issues. Critical care interventions involve administering medications, performing procedures like intubation, and managing life support equipment. Care planning and implementation focus on individualized plans incorporating medication administration, wound care, and respiratory support. Accurate documentation ensures correct medical records, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses. Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team is essential for conveying patient status, treatment plans, and care goals. Patient advocacy ensures that individual needs and preferences are heard in the care process. Emotional support and education for patients and their families are paramount, covering conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care. Collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals optimizes patient outcomes, while being prepared for emergency responses, such as cardiac arrests or respiratory distress. Participation in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development underscores the commitment to enhancing ICU patient care through specialized skills, critical thinking, and compassion. Show less

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  Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia

  Dec 2012 - Nov 2015

  Registered Nurse

  I possess expertise in a surgical ward, where I evaluate, plan, execute, and assess patient care in collaboration with healthcare experts. Additionally, I evaluate medical data and deliver personalized nursing care to patients before and after surgery. My responsibilities also include caring for patients during preoperative and postoperative stages, administering medications, documenting medication administration, and working with the healthcare team on discharge planning.

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  Ministry of Health Kuwait

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2023

  Registered Nurse

  Providing nursing care to surgical patients, providing critical care, and developing individual plans of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team in accordance with established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Educated patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration. Collaborated with other disciplines to ensure patient safety, create an environment of healing, and facilitate the achievement of exceptional outcomes for patients. Show less