ASWATHY U.S
Bur Dubai
Summary
Dedicated NICU Registered Nurse with 5 years of experience providing high-quality care to critically ill and premature newborns. Conducted comprehensive assessments, administered medications, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans. Focused on precision and empathy in fast-paced environments while addressing family needs and enhancing professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU STAFF NURSE
Aster Speciality Hospital
Mankhool, Dubai
03.2025 - Current
- Execute emergency interventions, including neonatal resuscitation and stabilisation procedures (NRP certified).
- Perform assessments, monitor vital signs, and administer medications, IV therapy, and ventilator support according to physician orders.
- Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans.
- Operate and monitor advanced medical equipment such as incubators, ventilators, and infusion pumps with precision and care.
- Educated families on care processes, provided emotional support, and facilitated discharge planning to promote continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EMR systems, adhering to hospital protocols and HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives and staff training programmes, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and overall unit performance.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses and nursing students, fostering clinical competency and boosting confidence in NICU practice.
NICU STAFF NURSE
KIMS HEATH
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided critical nursing care to neonates with complex medical conditions including prematurity, birth asphyxia, sepsis, and congenital anomalies.
- Monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation, and ventilator settings; administered IV fluids, medications, TPN, and blood transfusions, ensuring optimal care under physician supervision.
- Assisted in umbilical catheterization, intubation, and exchange transfusion, collaborating closely with neonatologists and pediatricians to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with the NICU team during daily rounds, contributing to treatment planning and early identification of complications.
- Trained and oriented newly joined nurses and nursing interns on NICU protocols and procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient nursing team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kerala University Of Heath Science
01-2021
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
- NICU assessment & monitoring
- Ventilator & CPAP management
- IV cannulation & infusion therapy
- Medication administration
- Thermoregulation & incubator care
- Feeding support
- NICU equipment operation
- ICU equipment operation
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
- Infection control practices
- Sterile procedure maintenance
- Advanced life support
- Emergency response
- Critical care monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Clinical mentoring
- Discharge planning
- Equipment operation
- ICU equipment operation
Certification
- Dubai Heath Authority Registration
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
NICU STAFF NURSE
Aster Speciality Hospital
03.2025 - Current
NICU STAFF NURSE
KIMS HEATH
05.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kerala University Of Heath Science