Cathrin Mariyaarul
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced Charge Nurse skilled in developing, implementing and evaluating patient care programmes for improved outcomes. Attentive and focused for reliable staff, student and patient monitoring to uphold care quality standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Charge Nurse
Al jalila children's hospital
Dubai, Uae
2023.06 - Current
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Actualised interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
- Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of [Number] nurses.
- Facilitated reviews through patient chart audits, inventory and supply management.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
- Leveraged nursing processes to identify patient needs.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Communicated with external departments to ensure critical patient admission into correct department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit coordinating supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
- Actualised and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals.
Charge Nurse pediatric ward
Dr sulaiman Al habib hospital
Dubai, UAE
2017.09 - 2023.06
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Actualised interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
- Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
- Facilitated reviews through patient chart audits, inventory and supply management.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Communicated with external departments to ensure critical patient admission into correct department.
- Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
- Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit coordinating supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
- Actualised and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals.
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of [Number] nurses.
- Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Senior Registered Nurse pediatric inpatient
University hospital of sharjah
Sharjah, UAE
2015.06 - 2017.06
- Managed progression of care coordination between teams and across areas.
- Concurred with inter-professional teams to execute recommended quality improvement plans and interventions.
- Participated in clinical risk and quality improvement initiatives activities.
- Conducted rounds with physicians to assist with treatment and patient care.
- Oversaw admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Provided and facilitated activities in medical emergencies or crisis situations.
- Planned and prioritised highest levels of care for residents, consistently anticipating next stage of care.
- Liaised with doctors, dieticians and occupational therapists to achieve stellar maximum care plan.
- Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
- Assessed clinical performance of nursing students and new nurses and provided techniques to improve nursing care.
- Trained and developed junior nurses to successfully pass their probation period.
- Evaluated existing infection control and prevention practices to identify areas of improvement.
- Increased staff satisfaction by introducing social activity programs to maintain morale and boost engagement.
- Designed self-management plans to empower patients, family members and caregivers to participate in health management.
Nurse in charge pediatric inpatient
Med care hospital
Dubai, UAE
2013.12 - 2015.06
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for [Number] patients.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Collected [Type] samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
Registered Nurse
Children's hospital MOH
Al taif, KSA
2010.07 - 2013.07
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Registered Nurse
Vee care hospital
Chennai, India
2008.10 - 2010.04
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
2004.08 - 2008.08
Skills
- Performance management
- Patient care management
- Care plan management
- Duty delegation
- Room preparation
- Staff supervision
- Staff performance evaluations
- Charting and reporting
- Catheter and wound care
- Vital signs
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient education
- Computerised charting specialist
- Nursing staff leadership
- Health assessments
- Medication administration
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - PALS
- BLS
- Preceptor training
- Lactation management
PALS,ACLS, BLS, LACTATION MANAGEMENT
PALS
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Al jalila children's hospital
2023.06 - Current
Charge Nurse pediatric ward - Dr sulaiman Al habib hospital
2017.09 - 2023.06
Senior Registered Nurse pediatric inpatient - University hospital of sharjah
2015.06 - 2017.06
Nurse in charge pediatric inpatient - Med care hospital
2013.12 - 2015.06
Registered Nurse - Children's hospital MOH
2010.07 - 2013.07
Registered Nurse - Vee care hospital
2008.10 - 2010.04
Dr MGR Medical university - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
2004.08 - 2008.08