Divya Murugan
Summary
Dynamic Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Apollo Hospital Chennai, excelling in patient education and critical care. Proven ability to administer medications and develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to quality improvement drive successful patient outcomes and effective care management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Sims Hospital Chennai
Chennai
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for improved continuity of care.
Staff Nurse
Apollo Hospital Chennai
Chennai
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in the execution of nursing procedures, maintaining high standards of care compliance.
- Managed patient records using electronic health systems for accurate documentation and reporting.
- Evaluated nursing interventions for effectiveness, adjusting strategies to meet evolving patient needs.
- 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.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices for patient care.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Omayal Achi Collage of Nursing
Chennai Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Family education
- Critical care
- Emergency care
- Specimen collection
- Disease prevention
- Quality improvement
- Case management
- Skill development
- Tracheostomy care
- Surgical nursing
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency procedures
- Geriatric nursing
- Home health care
- Intake and discharge
- Newborn care
- Diabetes management
- Cardiac nursing
- Maternity nursing
- Mental health nursing
- Hospice and palliative care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Wound care management
- Nursing process
- Respiratory support
- Pediatric nursing
- Monitoring vital signs
- Documentation
- Vitals monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Patient care assessment
- Blood draw and sample collection
- First aid
- CPR/AED
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medical procedure preparation
- Infection control
- Cardiac monitors
- Diet and nutrition
- Instrument sterilization
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Sims Hospital Chennai
12.2021 - 06.2025
Staff Nurse
Apollo Hospital Chennai
08.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Omayal Achi Collage of Nursing