Gowri Kumariah
UNIT MANAGER
Kuala Selangor
Summary
Motivated, reliable SRN and Unit manager with 24 years experience supporting monitoring patients and controlling treatment plans. Efficient and collaborative medical professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask to complete daily responsibilities, patient confidentiality best practices. Accurate and organized expert in wound care, IV maintenance, and efficient patient transfers. Adaptive and hands-on learner leveraging strong multitasking skills and passion for continued personal and professional growth.
Dedicated Nursing Unit Manager with highly developed skills in staff recruiting and training. Promotes best practices by enforcing high standards of care and delegating important assignments. Implements discharge plans that lead to faster patient checkouts.
Professional nursing leader equipped to drive patient care excellence and operational efficiency. Strong background in clinical management, staff coordination, and patient advocacy. Expertise in developing cohesive teams, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Known for fostering collaborative environments and consistently achieving high standards in patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Nursing Unit Manager
KPJ KUALA SELANGOR
11.2024 - Current
- Cultivated culture of excellence in patient care, setting and monitoring adherence to high-performance benchmarks.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings, fostering collaborative approach to patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction scores through development and execution of patient-centered care model.
- Reviewed staffing patterns, quantities and nursing units' census to meet resident needs and budgetary controls.
- Developed robust training program for staff on infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Senior Staff Nurse
Pantai Hospital Klang
09.2012 - Current
- Worked in Surgical Ward, Medical Ward, HDU/ICU, Outpatient Department
- Assessed clients health statuses by completing nursing assessment and performing triage.
- Educated clients about their disease, its treatment modalities and its prognosis.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care in Surgical, Medical, ICU & HDU units.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Assisted physician with examinations, specialized diagnostic tests, and therapeutic procedures.
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Planned, evaluated and provided nursing care to clients in pre, intra and post in the ward
- Assessed and facilitated client admission needs for holistic nursing care and initiated discharge plans.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Assisted physician for NCS/EMG Procedures.
- Assisted radiographers/radiologist in Oral, Rectal, IV, Biopsy, FNAC Procedures in X-Ray Department.
- Triaging patients in Outpatient Department.
- Assisted paediatrician in Infant/Toddler cannulation.
- Assisted surgeon in minor surgeries and wound dressing procedure
Assistant Nurse
Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre
01.2007 - 04.2010
- Worked in Medical Cardiac Ward
- Treating patients who are dealing with cardio medical conditions
- Working in the pre and post-operative care as a part of the surgical team
Assistant Nurse
Damai Service Hospital (HQ)
06.2001 - 09.2006
- Worked in Surgical Ward, A&E Department
- Preparing and administering prescribed medications
- Providing bedside care
- Providing assistance to patients before and after surgeries
- Providing CPR and first aid treatment
- Noting vital sign of patients mainly before and after surgery
- Maintaining record of patient
- Developing discharge sheets
- Monitoring and adjusting dosages for patients
- Attending to wound dressings
- Determining emergency needs
- Performing all other duties as delegated.
Education
Post Basic In Neuroscience -
Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekutu Sultan Azlan Shah
01.2017
Diploma In Nursing - Assistant Nurse Conversion
Sime Darby Nursing & Health Sciences College
06.2012
Assistant Nurse Course - undefined
Damai Service Hospital (HQ)
Kuala Lumpur05.2001
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Aziz
Kuala Selangor01.1998
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Leadership Skills
- Fast Learner
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Effective Time Management
- Knowledgeable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork Skills
Timeline
Nursing Unit Manager
KPJ KUALA SELANGOR
11.2024 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
Pantai Hospital Klang
09.2012 - Current
Assistant Nurse
Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre
01.2007 - 04.2010
Assistant Nurse
Damai Service Hospital (HQ)
06.2001 - 09.2006
Diploma In Nursing - Assistant Nurse Conversion
Sime Darby Nursing & Health Sciences College
Assistant Nurse Course - undefined
Damai Service Hospital (HQ)
Post Basic In Neuroscience -
Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekutu Sultan Azlan Shah
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Aziz
References
- Damian, HR Manager, 03-32585500, Pantai Hospital Klang
- Muhammad Daniel bin Abdul Razak,HR Excutive,03-60785888
Training & Workshop
- Medication Safety Training & Workshop, Selangor Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur: September 2016 Pantai Hospital Klang: Yearly
- Effective Nursing Documentation Training & Workshop, Selangor Nurse.com - April 2015 Pantai Hospital Klang: Yearly
- Preceptor Training Program, Selangor Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur: July 2016 Pantai Hospital Klang: Yearly
- Basic Life Support Training & Workshop, Selangor Nursing Professional Group: November 2017 Pantai Hospital Klang: 4th October 2023
- Assessor Course, Selangor Pantai Hospital Klang: 30th June 2022
- ACLS JAN 2025
- PALS FEB 2025
- BFHI FEB 2025
Summary
Current Position: Unit Manager Medical Surgical Ward
Current Specialization: Post Basic in Neuroscience
Highest Education: Diploma In Nursing (Assistant Nurse Conversion)
Years of Experience: 24 Years
Expected Salary
Expected Salary: RM 8500 (Neg)