Reshma Dsouza
Mangalore,India
Summary
A dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in nursing services and healthcare management, specialising in trauma care and high-risk pregnancy assessment. Demonstrates strong leadership and mentorship abilities, coupled with a compassionate approach to patient care. Proficient in evidence-based practice, crisis management, and critical thinking, ensuring adherence to protocols and effective medication administration. Skilled in comprehensive obstetric care, neonatal resuscitation, and managing urological conditions. Fluent in English, Kannada, and Hindi, facilitating effective communication across diverse patient populations. Committed to delivering holistic care and patient advocacy while supporting family engagement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Lecturer
Athena Institute of Health Sciences, Medical Surgical Department
Mangalore
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and delivered comprehensive lectures on medical-surgical nursing, focusing on evidence-based practices and detailed lesson plans for wound care and cardiovascular disorders, enhancing student understanding and application of healthcare management.
- Led clinical rotations to enhance students' skills in patient assessment, decision-making, and care delivery, while rigorously evaluating their performance through structured exams and skills assessments, emphasizing patient safety and professionalism.
- Facilitated the enhancement of students' critical thinking and communication skills by collaborating with faculty to align curriculum with contemporary nursing standards and trends, focusing on interpersonal skills.
Staff Nurse
Kuwait Ministry of Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
Kuwait
05.2014 - 04.2020
- Delivered skilled nursing care in antenatal and gynecological wards, ensuring maternal and fetal well-being through professionalism and adherence to medical procedures.
- Administered medications and IV therapies per physician directives, adhering to global safety protocols and emphasizing patient safety.
- Assisted in gynecological procedures, optimizing patient preparation and equipment readiness, ensuring adherence to healthcare management practices.
- Conducted antenatal assessments, identifying early signs of pregnancy complications.
- Managed high-risk pregnancies and maintained precise documentation in electronic health records for seamless care continuity, focusing on patient safety.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborating with obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient-centered surgical care plans.
- Provided evidence-based health education to expectant mothers and families, focusing on preoperative preparation, postoperative recovery, and neonatal care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assisted obstetricians and gynecologists during operating room (OR) procedures, including cesarean sections and gynecological surgeries, maintaining aseptic technique and sterile field integrity.
- Monitored and managed postoperative recovery for antenatal and gynecological patients, addressing pain management, wound care, and early detection of complications to promote optimal healing.
Staff Nurse
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
Manipal
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Delivered quality nursing care to antenatal and gynecological patients through systematic assessment, developing individualized care plans based on identified healthcare needs, emphasizing professionalism.
- Assisted physicians during procedures while ensuring proper sterilization techniques and maintaining strict aseptic conditions throughout interventions and patient examinations.
- Maintained documentation of patient records including vital signs, medication administration, treatment procedures, and responses to therapeutic interventions across clinical settings, ensuring patient safety.
- Provided health education to patients regarding maternal self-care, newborn feeding techniques, postpartum recovery expectations, and recognition of potential complications.
- Administered prescribed medications through various routes while monitoring patients for therapeutic effects, potential adverse reactions, and appropriate responses to treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, dietitians, and physiotherapists to coordinate integrated patient care and facilitate timely healthcare interventions, highlighting healthcare management.
Clinical Instructor/Tutor
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences
Derlakatte
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Supervised nursing students during practical clinical rotations across various healthcare settings, guiding application of theoretical knowledge to actual patient care situations, focusing on professionalism and patient safety.
- Conducted clinical demonstrations of essential nursing procedures including vital signs assessment, medication administration, and obstetric examination techniques for students, emphasizing medical procedures.
- Evaluated student clinical performance through observation of practical skills, documentation review, and oral examinations while providing feedback for professional development, focusing on interpersonal skills.
- Facilitated pre-clinical and post-clinical conferences to discuss patient care plans, nursing interventions, and application of nursing process in various clinical scenarios, emphasizing healthcare management.
- Collaborated with senior faculty members to develop comprehensive teaching strategies addressing both theoretical concepts and practical applications of obstetric nursing care, focusing on professionalism.
- Prepared and presented lectures on maternal and child health nursing incorporating current research findings, evidence-based practices, and contemporary nursing interventions.
- Participated actively in curriculum development meetings to align educational content with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging healthcare trends, focusing on healthcare management.
Clinical Instructor/Tutor
St. Ann's College of Nursing
Mulki
11.2007 - 05.2009
- Taught fundamental nursing theory courses to undergraduate nursing students, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and systematic approaches to patient assessment and care.
- Conducted clinical demonstrations of essential nursing procedures including vital signs assessment, medication administration, and gynecological techniques for student groups, emphasizing medical procedures.
- Assessed theoretical knowledge through development and administration of examinations, case studies, and practical skill demonstrations across nursing curriculum components, focusing on healthcare management.
- Mentored junior nursing students in developing critical thinking abilities, clinical judgment skills, and professional communication techniques through structured learning activities, emphasizing interpersonal skills.
- Contributed to academic program development through creation of teaching materials, clinical evaluation tools, and practical laboratory exercises for nursing education courses, focusing on healthcare management.
- Maintained records of student attendance, academic performance, clinical competency assessments, and professional development throughout educational program progression.
Education
B.Sc - Nursing
K. Pandyarajah Ballal Nursing Institute
Ullal, Karnataka 09.2003 - 10.2007
PUC - Pre-Degree
Vishwamangala Pre University College
Konaje, Karnataka 06.2001 - 03.2003
Skills
- Relevant Skills - Healthcare Management, Interpersonal Skills, Trauma Care, Empathy, Leadership, CPR, Infection Control, Mentorship
- Clinical Skills - Comprehensive obstetric and Antenatal care and monitoring, High-risk pregnancy assessment and intervention, Postpartum care and newborn assessment procedures, Intravenous therapy management, Emergency obstetric care and rapid response, Neonatal resuscitation, Managing urological conditions such as UTIs and kidney stones, Providing pre- and post-operative care for urological surgery patients, Supporting patients with ostomies (eg, colostomy) and educating them on catheter and stoma care
- Evidence-Based Practice and Protocol Adherence, Crisis Management and Critical Thinking, Medication Administration and Management
- Patient Care - Family Support and Engagement, Holistic Care Delivery, Patient Education and Advocacy, Empathy and Communication
- Equipment Proficiency - Syringe and infusion pumps, Pulse oximeter, Phototherapy machine, Cardiac monitor, Medical Device Operation, Defibrillator, Nebulizer, Glucose Meters
- Languages - English, Kannada, Hindi
References
- Deepa, Peter, Principal, principalathenasonmng@gmail.com, +91 9482384790, Athena Institute of Health Sciences
- Bushra, Faza'a Alshammary, Incharge, bushrafaza@gmail.com, +965 60971993, Al-Sabah Maternity Hospital MOH, Kuwait
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
Athena Institute of Health Sciences, Medical Surgical Department
05.2024 - 12.2024
Staff Nurse
Kuwait Ministry of Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
05.2014 - 04.2020
Staff Nurse
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal
02.2011 - 03.2012
Clinical Instructor/Tutor
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences
11.2009 - 12.2010
Clinical Instructor/Tutor
St. Ann's College of Nursing
11.2007 - 05.2009
B.Sc - Nursing
K. Pandyarajah Ballal Nursing Institute
09.2003 - 10.2007
PUC - Pre-Degree
Vishwamangala Pre University College
06.2001 - 03.2003
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