JANCI RAVIKUMAR

Critical & Emergency Care

• Spearheaded care for High Dependency Unit (HDU) patients requiring post-ICU monitoring, including hemodynamic stabilization and advanced respiratory support via BiPAP therapy.

• Orchestrated emergency interventions for cardiac/respiratory arrest: performed CPR, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, and post-resuscitation care per ACLS protocols.

• Assisted physicians in time-sensitive procedures: intubations (as Airway/Medication Nurse), arterial/central line placements, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar punctures.

Stroke & Neurological Care

• Managed acute ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke cases in dedicated units, including NIHSS-certified neurological assessments and dysphagia screening via Water Swallow Test (WST).

• Prepared and monitored patients for thrombolytic therapy (rtPA), adhering to acute stroke pathway protocols to optimize intervention timelines.

• Administered rtPA bolus and coordinated post-treatment care to minimize neurological deficits.

Tracheostomy Care

• Provided comprehensive care for patients with tracheostomies, including routine suctioning, stoma site maintenance, and emergency airway management.

• Monitored and documented respiratory status, ensuring timely response to desaturation events or tube dislodgement.

• Collaborated with respiratory therapists and ENTs to optimize tracheostomy weaning protocols and patient education for home care transitions.

Palliative & End-of-Life Care

• Delivered holistic terminal care with emphasis on pain management (pharmacological/non-pharmacological), spiritual support, and family education per palliative care standards.

• Conducted post-mortem care with strict adherence to institutional protocols, including bereavement resource coordination and dignity-preserving practices.

Patient Safety & Advocacy

• De-escalated high-risk situations with agitated patients using trauma-informed communication and collaborative safety plans with interdisciplinary teams.

• Administered blood transfusions and monitored for adverse reactions, achieving 100% compliance with institutional safety protocols.

Medication Safety

• Delivered high-alert medications (Opioids, insulin preparations,thrombolytic) under strict dual-nurse verification protocols, achieving zero medication errors across nursing career

• Administered prescribed medications, monitored vital signs, evaluated effectiveness of treatments and therapies administered.
• Displayed strong critical thinking skills to assess changes in condition or response to treatment quickly.
• Performed resuscitative and CPR techniques during emergency situations.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.