ANNAMMA AUGUSTIN

Experienced Cardiac Care Critical Care Unit Nurse with over 10 years of dedicated service. Specializing in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions. Skilled in monitoring, assessing, and managing complex cardiac cases, including post-surgical recovery, arrhythmia management, and acute heart failure. Collaborative team player adept at developing and implementing patient care plans for optimal recovery and outcomes. Thrives in high-pressure environments, utilizing advanced clinical skills and critical thinking to make informed decisions. Strong advocate for patient education and continuous professional development in cardiac care advancements.

• Continuously monitor and assess critically ill cardiac patients, including those with acute myocardial infarction (MI), arrhythmias, heart failure, and post-operative coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, using advanced monitoring equipment such as ECG, arterial lines, and central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring.
• Taking part in treating both acute and chronic renal patients with cardiac diseases including haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Provide rapid intervention in emergent situations such as code blue events, arrhythmia episodes, or cardiac arrest, including performing CPR, defibrillation, and medication administration per protocols.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac health, disease prevention, post-procedural care, and lifestyle modifications, ensuring clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare team members to ensure the delivery of comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Accurately document patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with hospital protocols and regulatory standards.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to evaluate patient conditions, anticipate complications, and make timely decisions regarding interventions or adjustments to care.
• Follow strict infection control practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections, including central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training completed from American Heart Association.

Awarded by the Service of Excellence in 2023 and 2024

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra)

Registration Number : NMW0004002249,Expiry : 31 May 2026

Nursing Council of New Zealand

Registration Number : 356915, Expiry : 31 March 2026

Medical License Department, Kuwait

License Number : 2013200184