Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Muneeswari Velautham

Selangor

Summary

Dynamic Chief Nursing Officer with a proven track record at KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital, excelling in patient care management and budget oversight. Recognized for implementing quality improvement strategies that enhanced patient safety and staff optimization. Strong leadership and communication skills foster a collaborative environment, driving exceptional healthcare outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Nursing Officer

KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital
Sabah
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw patient services for the area and adjacent oversight for related clinical and administrative services.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiency in processes related to nursing operations.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Oversaw the budgeting process for all nursing departments within the organization.
  • Represented the organization at conferences, seminars, and other events related to nursing practice.
  • Assessed current staffing levels against projected needs based on census data and made recommendations accordingly.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve patient care quality and safety.
  • Hired and trained new hospital nursing staff members, and trained all team members in the area of service.
  • Built a successful nursing team that delivers quality care, treatment, and patient services.

Unit Manager Accident and Emergency Department

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
Selangor
03.2014 - 12.2022

Monitored inpatient bed utilization, resources, and staffing for optimal efficiency.

  • Ensured unit compliance with organizational safety standards and protocols.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to enhance staff performance.
  • Implemented changes based on customer feedback for service improvement.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly while adhering to company policies.
  • Facilitated effective communication between customers and internal teams regarding services.
  • Collaborated with departments to address customer complaints swiftly.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to review customer feedback and develop solutions.

On Call Manager KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital M

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
Selangor
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly while maintaining professionalism and adherence to company policies.
  • Ensured timely resolution of customer complaints through effective collaboration with various departments.
  • Facilitated clear communication between customers and internal teams regarding services offered.
  • Streamlined communication channels to enhance information flow and expedite decision-making.
  • Provided operational guidance to front-line employees on customer service standards.
  • Assigned tasks based on associates' skill sets to maximize team performance.
  • Actively listened to customer concerns, offering tailored solutions to meet needs.
  • Maintained composure in high-pressure situations, effectively diffusing tensions.
  • Managed various units, including the ICU, LDR, and maternity ward during staff transitions.

Midwife

KING ABDUL AZIZ MEDICAL CITY
Riyadh
03.2011 - 03.2014
  • Conducted deliveries, including episiotomies and perineal suturing, ensuring safe outcomes.
  • Assessed laboring women through physical examinations to evaluate progress during labor.
  • Monitored maternal and fetal vital signs throughout labor and delivery.
  • Collaborated with themultidisciplinary team to enhance patient care outcomes.
  • Provided antenatal care by tracking maternal and fetal health for pregnant women and families.
  • Advised mothers on contraception, lactation, and stress management techniques.
  • Performed routine newborn assessments post-delivery to determine overall health status.
  • Identified high-risk pregnancies and coordinated referrals for specialist evaluation.

Unit Manager, Surgical Services

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
Selangor
01.2008 - 02.2011
  • Conducted performance reviews for all unit personnel to enforce accountability and enhance effectiveness.
  • Evaluated existing procedures, identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Participated in recruitment by interviewing candidates to cultivate a skilled workforce.
  • Collaborated with departments to ensure seamless service integration across the unit.
  • Developed strategies to elevate employee morale, motivation, and engagement.
  • Resolved complex customer service issues rapidly to uphold high satisfaction rates.
  • Monitored operations to ensure compliance with laws and safety standards.
  • Provided training sessions for new personnel on essential role-specific skills.

State Registered Midwife

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
Selangor
03.2006 - 12.2008
  • Cultivated patient relationships through compassionate prenatal care.
  • Assisted in newborn deliveries, offering physical and emotional support to mothers.
  • Collaborated with obstetricians to create tailored care plans for expectant mothers.
  • Managed labor room operations, ensuring adherence to hospital delivery protocols.
  • Delivered patient education on childbirth and postpartum care topics.

State Registered Midwife

CMH Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur
01.2000 - 03.2005
  • Monitored vital signs during labor, including fetal heart rate, to ensure patient safety.
  • Managed labor room activities to facilitate timely deliveries per hospital protocols.
  • Collaborated with obstetricians to create personalized care plans for expecting mothers.
  • Established rapport with patients by delivering compassionate care throughout pregnancy.
  • Assisted in newborn deliveries, providing necessary physical and emotional support to mothers.
  • Delivered quality care to antepartum, postpartum, newborn, and gynecologic patients.
  • Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to enhance comfort during the birthing process.

State Registered Nurse

CMH Medical Centre
Kuala Lumpur
01.1997 - 12.1999
  • Monitored vital signs and administered injections during medical procedures.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Instructed patients on self-care techniques for home post-discharge.
  • Developed educational materials for patient and family teaching sessions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Administered medications while monitoring patients for side effects.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes, coordinating necessary paperwork.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing With Hons

HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
KPJUC (NILAI)
01-2011

Nursing Midwifery

General Hospital Kuala Lumpur
GHKL
12-1999

Diploma in Nursing

Assunta College of Nursing
Petaling Jaya
12-1996

Skills

  • Patient care management
  • Budget oversight
  • Quality improvement
  • Healthcare compliance and regulations
  • Staff optimization
  • Customer service and support
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Staff management
  • Patient safety
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Nursing operations improvement
  • Continuous improvement strategies
  • Policy compliance

Extra Skills

Ongoing CLIMB training

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Assessor for Code Blue, Code Pink, and Code Obstetric drills in the hospital

Conduct yearly hospital disaster drills, internally and externally, since 2015

Internal auditor for IMS, clinical surveys

Affiliations

  • able to work in a stressful environment
  • works well with all co workers
  • able to build a good team work in nursing
  • experiences working and exposure with multinationality nurse during in Saudi Arabia

Languages

English
First Language

Accomplishments

Coordinate and head to achieve a baby-friendly hospital

Created education services in KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital

Initiatives are done for a better patient journey and a staff working environment

Empowered the nursing team by creating shared governance through the nursing council

Certification

  • Ongoing CLIMB training
  • BLS instructor
  • Qualified BLS, ACLS, MTLS, NRP provider
  • Internal clinical surveyor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Nursing Officer

KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital
01.2023 - Current

On Call Manager KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital M

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
05.2014 - 05.2015

Unit Manager Accident and Emergency Department

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
03.2014 - 12.2022

Midwife

KING ABDUL AZIZ MEDICAL CITY
03.2011 - 03.2014

Unit Manager, Surgical Services

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2011

State Registered Midwife

KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital
03.2006 - 12.2008

State Registered Midwife

CMH Medical Centre
01.2000 - 03.2005

State Registered Nurse

CMH Medical Centre
01.1997 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Nursing With Hons

HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Nursing Midwifery

General Hospital Kuala Lumpur

Diploma in Nursing

Assunta College of Nursing
Muneeswari Velautham