Yusra Kuruthola Valappil
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in neonatal intensive care and observation units. Proven ability to deliver critical care to premature and high-risk newborns while collaborating effectively in dynamic clinical environments. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and supporting families through compassionate care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
ICU Nurse
Edappal Hospital
Edappal, India
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitoring and managing vital signs, oxygenation, ventilation, and neurological status of neonates using advanced equipment (ventilators, CPAP, monitors, infusion pumps).
- Administering medications, intravenous fluids, and nutrition as per neonatologist orders, ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
- Providing emergency care and assisting with life-saving procedures such as resuscitation, intubation, and central line insertion.
- Maintaining strict infection control protocols and adhering to JCIA and hospital safety standards.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and social workers, to ensure coordinated care.
- Educating and supporting families, providing regular updates on the baby’s condition and guiding them through feeding, bonding, and discharge planning.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation using electronic health records (EHR) and ensuring continuity of care during handovers.
Staff Nurse
Ambili Clinic
Edappal, India
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered nursing care in outpatient, emergency, and observation units, managing a diverse patient population including wound dressing and IV medication administration.
- Conducted initial patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, and triage in emergency situations including neonatal resuscitation support when necessary.
- Provided patient education on medication use, wound care, and preventive health measures.
- Maintained accurate medical records and ensured compliance with clinic protocols and infection control standards.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare providers to ensure seamless patient care.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - NURSING
Kerala University Of Health and Science
Kerala 01.2017 - 01.2022
Skills
- Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization
- Kangaroo care implementation
- Infection control measures
- Physiological monitoring
- Meconium aspiration syndrome treatment
- Jaundice management expertiseŚśŚ
- Ventilator and oxygen therapy
- Umbilical catheter and central line care
- IV medication and TPN administration
- Vital signs and lab interpretation
- Specialized neonatal care
- Gavage feeding and tube insertion
- Neonatal condition management
- Family-centered care and education
- EMR documentation and infection control
- Collaboration with NICU team
- Emergency response in neonatology
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 245621451663
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 245601372165
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Accomplishments
Research Publication
Co-authored the paper titled “Relationship between Physical Activity and Obesity among Female Residents in a Selected Community”, published in the International Journal of Nursing Education and Research (ISSN: 2347-8640, Online: 2454-2660), Vol. 9, Issue 1, Jan–Mar 2021, pp. 45–53.
The paper was peer-reviewed and is indexed in Google Scholar and the Indian Citation Index.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Ambili Clinic
07.2024 - 07.2025
ICU Nurse
Edappal Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor's Degree - NURSING
Kerala University Of Health and Science
01.2017 - 01.2022