NANTHINI RAVICHANDRA
GEORGETOWN
Summary
Calm and compassionate Staff Nurse with strengths in haemodialysis care, patient education and infection control. Coordinates complex treatment needs, monitors fluid balance and responds swiftly in emergencies.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
DAVITA DIALYSIS SDN BHD
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Administered dialysis treatment to patients with kidney failure, closely monitoring their condition and response to therapy.
- Conducted patient assessments, including vital signs and fluid status, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding kidney disease and dialysis treatment.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Collected blood, urine and stool samples, employing distraction techniques to calm down anxious patients.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
Stafnurse
ALKOMBAKTI DIALYSIS SDN BHD
GEORGETOWN, MALAYSIA
11.2017 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatment to patients with kidney failure, closely monitoring their condition and response to therapy.
- Provided haemodialysis care to renal patients daily to track fluid management, daily weights for intravenous medications and pressure sore prevention.
- Assessed patients' vital signs and fluid status pre- and post-dialysis to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Monitored patients for any adverse reactions during dialysis and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Trained and mentored new dialysis nurses and healthcare assistants to enhance team competency and ensure high-quality patient care.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Conducted pre-dialysis patient education sessions to explain the dialysis process and address any concerns.
- Educated patients and families on kidney disease and dialysis treatment to empower them in managing their health.
- Kept unit and stations well-stocked with necessary supplies for timely clinical care.
- Organised patient schedules to optimise dialysis machine usage and minimise waiting times.
- Implement infection control measures to prevent transmission of diseases within the dialysis unit.
- Applied infection control measures when handling laboratory specimens and disposing waste materials.
- Instructed patients and family members on daily tasks and care needs to improve continuity of care.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Collected blood, urine and stool samples, employing distraction techniques to calm down anxious patients.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient treatments, outcomes, and progress notes in accordance with NHS guidelines.
- Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Carried out basic health checks, including checking pulses, temperatures and blood pressures when diagnosing patient conditions.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting of dialysis equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Attended regular health care training to stay updated on emergency first aid and treatment methods.
- Built strong relationships and trust with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory analysis. for labelling, shipping and examination in laboratories by professionals.
- Monitored patients for any adverse reactions during dialysis and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on kidney disease and dialysis treatment to empower them in managing their health.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - POST BASIC RENAL COURSE
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
KUALA LUMPUR01-2013
Higher National Diploma - NURSING
SEGI COLLEGE PENANG
PULAU PINANG01-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Critical care nursing
- Fluid management
- Blood collection
- Patient care
- Clinical care
- Patient education
- Health education
- Clinical documentation
- Patient record management
- Vital signs measurement
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Oxygen administration
- IV therapy management
- Wound dressing
- Catheter and wound care
- Infection control procedures
- Infection control protocols
- Patient communication
- Clinical judgement
- Surgical care
- Discharge procedures
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Patient communication
- Medical confidentiality
- Patient confidentiality
- Pressure decision making
- Critical care nursing
- Infection control procedures
- Clinical care
- Discharge procedures
- Nursing practice
- Pressure decision making
- Infection control protocols
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Malay
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Stafnurse
ALKOMBAKTI DIALYSIS SDN BHD
11.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse
DAVITA DIALYSIS SDN BHD
04.2014 - 10.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - POST BASIC RENAL COURSE
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Higher National Diploma - NURSING
SEGI COLLEGE PENANG