Veena Viswan
Kollm,SN
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
06.2019 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the critical care unit, resulting in increased efficiency and improved patient satisfaction.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education on self-care management strategies.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sahyadri Super Specialty Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Provided valuable support to families during critical situations by offering emotional support, answering questions, and assisting with decision-making processes related to their loved one''s care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yashoda Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients with complex needs by facilitating referrals to specialty services and arranging follow-up appointments as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
JKKM COLLEGE OF NURSING
Erode, Tamil Nadu, India08.2013
High School Diploma -
SHIVRAM NSSHSS KARIKODE
Kollam, Kerala, India03.2009
Skills
- Taking Vitals
- CRRT Trained
- RRT Trained
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Critical Care Certified
Accomplishments
Best Employee Award for the month of December 2022 from King Faisal Spatiality & Research Centre Hospital
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sahyadri Super Specialty Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Yashoda Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
JKKM COLLEGE OF NURSING
High School Diploma -
SHIVRAM NSSHSS KARIKODE
Similar Profiles
Rehab AlmutairiRehab Almutairi
Pharmacist -Outpatient Pharmacy at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research CentrePharmacist -Outpatient Pharmacy at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Emad HakamiEmad Hakami
Clinical Nurse Specialist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research CentreClinical Nurse Specialist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Samah Al-HarbiSamah Al-Harbi
Quality control assistant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research CentreQuality control assistant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Kimberley Grace McDermottKimberley Grace McDermott
Acting Program Director- Emergency Department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research CentreActing Program Director- Emergency Department at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
Alejandro CortesAlejandro Cortes
General Manager at Punto BlancoGeneral Manager at Punto Blanco