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Kaminevalli Gavarasee

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 10+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to dialysis patients. Knowledgeable about CKD 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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

The National Kidney Foundation
03.2023 - Current

1)Administering Dialysis Treatments
Set up and monitor dialysis machines.
Monitor patient vitals before, during, and after treatment.


2)Patient Care & Monitoring
Assess patients for changes in condition.
Respond to complications (e.g. low blood pressure, clotting). Provide emotional support and patient education.


3)Patient Education
Teach patients about kidney disease and lifestyle changes.


4) Collaboration
Work closely with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in developing care plans.


5) Documentation
Maintain accurate patient records and treatment logs.
Document machine settings, patient responses, and medication administration.


6)Infection Control & Safety
Follow strict infection control protocol.
Manage vascular access sites carefully to prevent infection.

Staff Nurse

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023

1) Inpatient Dialysis Treatments

Administer hemodialysis and/or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for hospitalized patients.

Perform dialysis in ICU, step-down, or general ward settings.


2)Patient Monitoring & Assessment
Monitor vital signs, fluid status, and electrolyte balance.
Quickly identify and respond to complications such as hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, or access issues.


3)Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
Work closely with nephrologists, intensivists, hospitalists, and other allied health staff.


4)Emergency Dialysis Support
Be on call or available for urgent dialysis needs.
Support code blue or rapid response situations related to renal failure.



5)Documentation & Compliance

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot dialysis machines.
Ensure machines are disinfected and maintained according to hospital protocol. safety regulations, and hospital policies.



6)Equipment Management
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot dialysis machines.
Ensure machines are disinfected and maintained according to hospital protocol.

Staff Nurse

The National Kidney Foundation
10.2018 - 06.2022

1) Set up and monitor dialysis machines. Ensure proper functioning and safety during the procedure. Monitor patient vitals before, during, and after treatment.


2)Assess patients for changes in condition. Respond to complications (e.g., low blood pressure, clotting). Provide emotional support and patient education.


3)Education patients about kidney disease and lifestyle changes.


4)Work closely with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in developing care plans.


5)Maintain accurate patient records and treatment logs. Document machine settings, patient responses, and medication administration.


6) Follow strict infection control protocol. Manage vascular access sites carefully to prevent infection.

Staff Nurse

Buddhist Tzu Chi Dialysis Centre
07.2013 - 09.2018

1) Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.


2) Improve patient outcomes by providing compassionate, high-quality hemodialysis care to patients with chronic kidney disease.


3)Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.


4) Increased efficiency in the dialysis unit by streamlining workflows and optimizing patient scheduling processes.


5)Contributed to a positive work environment by mentoring new nursing staff on proper hemodialysis techniques and best practices.


6)Enhanced patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols during hemodialysis treatments.


Education

Diploma - Nursing

Adventist College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Malaysia
06-2013

Certificate - Introduction To Renal Dialysis

The National Kidney Foundation
Singapore
11-2018

Certificate - Intravenous Medication Course

The National Kidney Foundation
Singapore
04-2019

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Patient safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Infection control measures
  • Disease prevention
  • EMR software
  • Diet and nutrition

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Staff Nurse

The National Kidney Foundation
03.2023 - Current

Staff Nurse

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023

Staff Nurse

The National Kidney Foundation
10.2018 - 06.2022

Staff Nurse

Buddhist Tzu Chi Dialysis Centre
07.2013 - 09.2018

Diploma - Nursing

Adventist College of Nursing And Health Sciences

Certificate - Introduction To Renal Dialysis

The National Kidney Foundation

Certificate - Intravenous Medication Course

The National Kidney Foundation
Kaminevalli Gavarasee