DIVYA THANKAPPAN

* Preparation and post procedure care for patients undergoing cardiac interventions including, angiogram, angioplasty, cardiac resynchronization therapy mital teer etc.

* Preparing patients for Cath Lab procedures like PPCI, PPI, TAVI, EPS RFA

* Assisting invasive procedures like Central Venous Catheters , Arterial lines.

* Reporting on patient's condition to the medical staff and ensures prescribed treatments are carried out. Ensure all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of the patient.

*Contributed to the development of cardiac stepdown unit policies and procedures by participating in quality improvement initiatives.

*Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean working environment.

*Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; contributed to continuity of care across shifts.

*Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

*Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

*Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

*Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients transitioning to hospice or palliative settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for both patients and their families.

* Identifying sudden or subtle changes in a patient's medical condition and providing routine care for all patients admitted in ICU

* Assisting various procedures like percutaneous Tracheostomy ,Intubation,ICD insertion ,CVP and arterial line insertion, bed sided Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy.

* To set up and monitor medical equipments and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery equipments, trasducers or pressure lines and identify malfunctioning equipment or devices, and to report the same to the biomedical depatment.

* Monitoring patient's fluid and output to detect any emerging imbalances.

* Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients on assessment data and identified needs.

*Led nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care and improved patient outcomes.

*Coordinated patient care plans for optimal treatment and recovery.

*Enhanced communication with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless patient transitions.

*Managed emergency situations to provide rapid response and maintain patient safety.

*Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.

*Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

*Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.

* Assessment of nursing needs, develop, implement and evaluate nusing care to meet those needs.

* Monitor for any changes in cardiac, neurological and renal changes and immediately notify the changes to on duty doctor and manage accordingly.

* Maintain and update Crash crat, Airway cart, Line Cart and equipments.

*Ensure that all events, Vital and Ventilator parameters are documented properly and at regular intervals.

* Maintain absolute confidentially in respect of patient's , medical nursing and allied heath professionals.

* Assisting Physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy ,endotracheal intubation, and elective cardio version.

* Assessing family adaptation levals and coping skills to derermine whether intervention is needed.

• Maintained sterile environment to prevent infections and ensure safety.

* Evaluating medical information,as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post -surgery patients.

* Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.

* Monitor patient's vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.

* Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside care to pre and post-surgery patients.

* Performing various nursing procedures, including wound care, catheterization, and tube feedings.

* Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.