Kalaiselvi Seledory
Nursing
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 17+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about Pediatric requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse II
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Singapore
Singapore
04.2019 - Current
- Monitor patient's condition and provide direct patient care utilizing the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Participate and assist in emergency and disaster situations
- Communicates and/or documents all relevant information as per established standards
- Apply critical thinking skills and problem solving skills in managing conflict and emergency situations
- Acts and performs as a Team Leader and Primary Nurse effectively utilizing appropriate resources
- Maintains positive, professional interpersonal relationships with patients and their families, co-workers and other members of the healthcare team
- Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures
- Serves as a mentor and role model to other staffs
- Collaborates with healthcare team and family to provide discharge home care health education
- Reports equipment failures, safety and security issues and/or reduction of inventory supplies to Head Nurse or Charge Nurse
- Work as a preceptor in the unit to orient and train new employee
- Participates in quality activities to improve patient outcomes
- Supports the hospital and nursing mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and objectives
- Relate and apply clinical knowledge in a culturally sensitive manner with great diplomacy.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control policies, including proper hand hygiene techniques and equipment sterilization procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by continuously assessing conditions and adjusting care as necessary.
- Promoted a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and participating in regular staff meetings.
Clinical Facilitator
Assunta Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (College Of Nursing)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for clinical teaching and supervision of student nurses
- Assess and identify students' needs and experiences required in consultation with the tutors in-charge of the ward
- Assist Tutor to plan assignments of students nurses in accordance with clinical learning objectives prepared by the college / Tutors
- Teach and supervise student nurses
- Sign clinical recording book and log book when student nurses demonstrate competency in skills
- Conduct structured clinical teaching at the clinical area e.g
- Beside teaching, nursing rounds, nursing conference, case study, etc
- Act as a resource person and provide incidental training and supervision to all levels of staff and the students nurses
- Participate in practical examination of student nurses when required
- Co-ordinate with the tutors and ward sisters in evaluating the clinical performance of student nurses
- Conduct ward orientation for all student nurses according to orientation checklist
- Assist 3rd year student nurses (Post Management) in role transition
- Record and Report anecdotal incidences to tutor in-charge of ward
- Participate / conduct in-service training programs to update knowledge and skills when necessary
- Participate/ conduct meetings as or when required
- Be a good role model (Demonstrate healthy leadership skills)
- Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs and implement new approaches to enhance work processes
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Senior Staff Nurse
King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Dammam
07.2009 - 04.2016
- Provides systematic and comprehensive care for the Emergency Department patients, as per the scope of service of the unit, by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care using evidence-based practice, techniques, tools and specific area competencies to optimize clinical outcomes
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary health care team to plan, develop, prioritize, update and evaluate patient care, including discharge, patient and family education plan
- This plan is culturally sensitive and reflects evidence-based nursing interventions for Emergency Room patients
- Ensures patient documentation in the Emergency Room is current, accurate, timely, maintains continuity of care and confidentiality within the approved policies and procedures
- Participates in code blue procedures in Emergency Room
- Competently operates all equipment and machines relevant to Emergency Room services, reports failure, safety and security issues and/or reduction of supplies inventory
- Initiates and maintains professional interpersonal relationships by communicating effectively, positively and politely with patients and the multidisciplinary health care team to resolve problems and conflicts using organizational structures and processes, evidence-based nursing interventions and culturally-sensitive solutions
- Contributes to the identification of training needs relevant to the specialized area
- Participates in the induction of new staff including the training related to the specialized area procedures and competencies
- Participates in in-service, continuing education and quality improvement programs
- Successfully completes unit specific competencies on an annual basis
- Maintains confidentiality relating to all matters dealt within the department
- Uses great discretion at all times and ensure that no confidential material is released from the department to unauthorized members of staff
- Follows all hospital–related policies and procedures
- Participates in emergency and disaster procedures
- Performs other duties within the realm of his/her knowledge and ability as required.
Staff Nurse 1
Kempas Medical Centre, Johor, Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Monitor patient's condition and provide direct patient care utilizing the Nursing Process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Participate and assist in emergency and disaster situations.
- Communicates and/or documents all relevant information as per established standards.
- Apply critical thinking skills and problem solving skills in managing conflict and emergency situations.
- Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures.
Staff Nurse 1
KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital Johor Malaysia
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Education
Post-basic in Pediatric Nursing - Nursing
KPJ HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia 03.2007 - 05.2007
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
KPJ HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Johol, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia 07.2003 - 05.2006
SPM - undefined
01.2001 - 04.2001
Skills
Clinical Supervision
Staff Development
Quality Improvement
Healthcare regulations
Ethical Practice
Patient-focused care
Phlebotomy
Medical Terminology
Procedure Assistance
Medical Billing
Patient Safety
Registration With Professional Bodies
- 07/25/2006, Malaysian Nursing Board, 07/25/2006, 62657
- 03/29/2019, Singapore Nursing Board, N1901919D
Personal Information
- Age: 39 years old
- Nationality: Malaysian/Singapore PR
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse II
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Singapore
04.2019 - Current
Clinical Facilitator
Assunta Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (College Of Nursing)
11.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Staff Nurse
King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia
07.2009 - 04.2016
Staff Nurse 1
Kempas Medical Centre, Johor, Malaysia
06.2008 - 01.2009
Post-basic in Pediatric Nursing - Nursing
KPJ HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
03.2007 - 05.2007
Staff Nurse 1
KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital Johor Malaysia
08.2006 - 05.2008
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
KPJ HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
07.2003 - 05.2006
SPM - undefined
01.2001 - 04.2001