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Athira Gopalakrishnan

Athira Gopalakrishnan

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Accomplished Senior Staff Nurse with experience developing, leading and monitoring patient care programmes for positive clinical outcomes. Focused and attentive for adaptive staff and patient support in high-pressure environments. Solution-focused Senior Staff Nurse skilled in maintaining exceptional care standards through strategic staff and resource coordination. Evaluates care and treatment programmes to optimise patient outcomes and improve clinical services. Delivers smooth care continuity through productive teamwork. Aspiring Senior Staff Nurse with ward supervision experience seeks opportunity to further develop clinical practice. Leads by example to uphold exceptional patient care standards. Proactive and highly motivated to respond to changing department demands. Capable student seeks increased responsibility to build on clinical nursing experience. Confident leader, skilled in building and delivering high-quality programmes of care. Works with initiative and focus for responsive patient and staff support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Staff Nurse

Lifetime Wellness Rx International Limited
Bangalore, India
12.2020 - Current
  • Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
  • Increased staff satisfaction by introducing social activity programs to maintain morale and boost engagement.
  • Utilised benchmarks to examine patient safety practices.
  • Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
  • Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
  • Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.

Scrub Nurse

Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research
Bangalore, India
06.2016 - 04.2020
  • Avoided complications, performing patient assessments to guarantee optimal physical condition for surgery.
  • Provided needles, instruments and swabs needed before surgery.
  • Designed and executed nursing care plans for surgical patients.
  • Prepared endoscopes, microscopes and lasers for surgeons to utilise during surgery.
  • Maintained smooth service by organising workload in line with clinical priorities.
  • Assessed care provided during perioperative phases to determine protocols.
  • Supported swift patient recovery by providing care on arrival in post-anaesthetic unit.
  • Examined pulse rate, blood pressure and temperature of patient to determine readiness for surgery.
  • Prepared operating room for specific surgery requirements.
  • Evaluated patient to determine discharge requirements and procedures.
  • Prevented theatre disruptions by stocking supplies and equipment in line with surgical needs.
  • Minimised risk of late cancellations by providing thorough surgery-specific information to patients.
  • Maximised productivity by preparing specialist equipment, devices and drugs needed for anaesthetic phase.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams and medical professionals regarding patient medications.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Vydehi Institute Of Nursing
India
09.2012 - 02.2016

High School - Commerce

Government Higher Secondary School Ayroor
India
03.2011 - 03.2012

SSLC -

Government Higher Secondary School AYROOR
India

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Healthcare management
  • Clinical practice
  • Blood transfusion nursing
  • Discharge planning
  • Acute care
  • Emergency room care
  • Medication administration
  • Risk assessment
  • Charting and reporting
  • OR and A&E experience
  • Equipment sterilisation
  • Computerised charting specialist
  • Health assessments
  • Room preparation
  • Staff performance evaluations
  • Staff supervision
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Nursing staff leadership

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent
kannada
Fluent
Malayalam
Native

Timeline

Senior Staff Nurse

Lifetime Wellness Rx International Limited
12.2020 - Current

Scrub Nurse

Vydehi Institute Of Medical Science And Research
06.2016 - 04.2020

Diploma - Nursing

Vydehi Institute Of Nursing
09.2012 - 02.2016

High School - Commerce

Government Higher Secondary School Ayroor
03.2011 - 03.2012

SSLC -

Government Higher Secondary School AYROOR
Athira Gopalakrishnan