kirtana -
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 7 years of experience delivering exceptional care to various types patients. Knowledgeable about adult and peadiatric requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Thomson Medical Urgent Care Centre
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for pediatric patients through meticulous discharge planning and comprehensive family education.
- Promoted preventive measures for common childhood illnesses through educational initiatives targeting both parents and children alike.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Served as an advocate for pediatric patients, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between medical staff, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Expedited triage process for incoming patients experiencing potential obstetrical emergencies such as preterm labor or preeclampsia symptoms.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and support to expectant mothers throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum stages.
Staff Nurse
Locum Roles
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Part of Covid 19 vaccination program
- Locum as School nurse at various international schools where I have to make quick independent decisions on how to treat toddlers and young adults
- Thomson medical centre to be part of the O&G team to further curate my knowledge and provide general nursing care and increase my exposure to paediatrics care. I am also part of stock taking, dispensing of medication, helping with billing, admission and discharge procedures.
- TTSH clinic as part of the Respiratory team to provide medications, taking blood, patient education for outpatient
- Locum Nurse at Tucker Medical clinic nursing duty and administrative roles including arranging appointment, replying emails, stock taking, administration of intravenous medication, drawing blood. (2020-08 to 2023-10)
- Locum at EDTU at KTPH. Independently took case of 10 patients on daily basis and perform all the bedside nursing as ordered by the doctor. Administered medications, followed doctor’s rounds, and escalated when patient condition deteriorated. (2023-10 to 2023-12)
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Institute of Mental Health
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Psychiatric hospital that offers a comprehensive range of psychiatric, rehabilitative, and counseling services
- Documented observations of patient behavior and status to the administered plan.
- Promoted a therapeutic milieu by maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all patients in the psychiatric unit.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Provided therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety.
- Planned and tutored basic health teaching to assist patients’ in meeting their needs.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Staff Nurse, Accident and Emergency Department
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Singapore’s first integrated healthcare development that provides seamless care for the community in the west
- Worked in a fast-paced environment attending and providing nursing care such as administering medication, admission of patient’s transfer of emergency patients to other hospitals, following doctor’s rounds, inpatient duties performed for patients who overstayed in the emergency department to patients.
- I am triage trained to be able to assess patients and divide them according to the seriousness of their illness
- I am also trauma trained and therefore be able to handle any P1 cases even during transfer to other hospitals
- Reason for leaving: I wanted to further my studies and it was challenging to cope full-time job and a degree.
Student Nurse Intern
Student Nurse Intern at KKH and NUH
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Performed patient care and patient education duties on a busy general care ward.
- Assessed and helped create plan-of-care for patients
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Supported the nursing staff by efficiently completing administrative tasks such as updating patient records and charting vital signs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice with Merit
National University of Singapore
08.2023
Diploma - Nursing With Merit
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
04.2017
Skills
- Nursing Skills: Triage, CPR, phlebotomy, wound dressing, patient education, feeding and showering new-born, physical endurance, decision making, medication administration, observation, and communication
- Language Skills: English (Native), Tamil (Fluent)
- Patient management
- Emergency care
- Emergency procedures
- Care continuum coordination
- Decision-making
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient safety
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preventive healthcare
- Nursing performance assessment
References
- Devi, Poiporas, Nurse Clinician, +65 9858 1910
- Nur, Shafirah, Nurse Clinician, +65 9329 8835
Accomplishments
- Overseas Immersion Programme in China Leader
- Able to do a presentation while working with my group members
- Standard Chartered Marathon First Aider from Singapore General Hospital
- Provide first-aid to passer-by who were part of a Marathon
- Singapore Red Cross First Aider on Wheels
- Provide basic nursing care during the weekends for people cycling along ECP
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Thomson Medical Urgent Care Centre
05.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse
Locum Roles
10.2021 - 04.2024
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Institute of Mental Health
05.2021 - 10.2021
Staff Nurse, Accident and Emergency Department
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2020
Student Nurse Intern
Student Nurse Intern at KKH and NUH
05.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice with Merit
National University of Singapore
Diploma - Nursing With Merit
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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