Balaji R
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing experience delivering exceptional care to 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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
09.2023 - 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.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
MGM Health Care Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr Mgr Educational And Research Institute
Chennai India04.2020
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Family Education
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Case Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Emergency Procedures
- Diabetes management
- Hospice Care
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Decision-Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Languages
English
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
MGM Health Care Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dr Mgr Educational And Research Institute
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