Curriculum vitae LINJU SKARIA ID: linju_skaria@yahoo.co.in. Ph: 971557541498 NO.DHA-P-0087383 OBJECTIVESeeking employment as a ICU/REHAB nurse with a solid practice in order to help boost them with my own experience and expertise. QUALIFICATIONS Remarkable experience in critical care. Superior knowledge of current nursing practices and procedures. Strong med surg skill. Ability to function autonomously and be adaptable and flexible in a rapidly changing environment. EXPERIENCE: NEURO SPINAL HOSPITAL,Jumeriah beach road Dubai. From 20-07-2014, still working. (rehabilitation) RESPONSIBILITIEYS HANDELIED. To assist individuals with disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. Assesses the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual dimensions of clients and their families, as well as their educational and discharge needs in order to formulate nursing diagnoses Plans nursing care while acknowledging that rehabilitation nursing is practiced within a dynamic, therapeutic, and supportive relationship that is constantly changing, as nurses and clients influence one another.Actively listens, reflects, and guides clients and their families through the stages of the grieving process to mourn the loss of abilities and roles Advocates for policies and services that promote the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and participates in activities that will positively influence the community’s awareness of disabilities. Contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment and supports activities that promote the clients’ return of function and prevent complications or chronic illness. Help a patient exercise, provide proper skin care to prevent skin breakdown and ensure patients are properly positioned to prevent joints from becoming immobile. FORTIS HOSPITAL, BANNARGHATTA, Bangalore. From 19-03-2013 to 05-05 -2014 Neuro Surgical icu Nurse. Fortis Hospitals is Asia’s most advanced Super Specialty Hospital It is a JCI & NABH accredited hospital. RESPONSIBILITIEYS HANDELIED Critical Care nurses at the hospital care for patients who have undergone a wide variety of other neuro treatments, including: Cerebral aneurysms, aneurysm coiling and clot removal ,Spinal cord injury Seizure disorders ,Treatment for traumatic brain injury ,Neurosurgery Treatment for ALS and other neuro-degenerative diseases .Able to perform bedside surgical procedures Able to manage trauma, and accidents . Very good observer .Provided neurology nursing care to patients suffering from nervous disorders. Assisted neurologists in diagnosing patients with brain and nervous system illnesses. Administered therapeutic interventions to neurology patients. Implemented neurology nurse programs to provide quality patient care. Helped patients in brain scans and other diagnosis procedures. Monitored and evaluated neurology patients' health. Very well organized. Able to maintain detailed and fault free records of symptoms and reports .Thorough knowledge of the subject Very good counsellor. Performed tracheotomy single handedly. Trained the assistant neurology nurse in bed side procedures .Handled emergency patients .Maintained feeding tubes. Counseled the family members of fatal patient .Trained the assistant neurology nurses on the aspect of managing critical situations. Developed treatment plan for patients diagnosed with nervous system disorder and other related diseases. Interpreted results of blood tests, X-rays of spine and brain, CAT scan, MRI and various other tests. Equipment handled: Crash trolley including all the emergency drugs. Pulse oxymeter, Cardiac monitors Syringe pump and infusion pump., Suction apparatus [wall suction] ECG machine,Glucometer Ambu bag with mask. Ventilators including CPAP{dragger and extend},Philips Defibrillator [zoll m series],Philips. ICP Manomer Laryngoscope with different size blades. ,ABG machine[cobas] Nebulizer FATHER MULLER HOSPITAL, Mangalore, from 16/1/2012 to 14/2/2013 Medical ICU Staff nurse Assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care, including physical. Psychological and psychosocial needs. Care of the patient on ventilators with constant monitoring of the patient. Maintaining patient airways providing tracheal, oral nasal. Suctioning as required. Intravenous canulation. Assisting for intubation. Administrating inotropic agents and iv fluids, monitoring and maintaining adequate levels. Help the patient for weaning. Assisting various procedures likes Defibrillation, ET intubations and exudation Pleural tapping, CVP line insertion , ICD insertion Lumbar puncture, Tracheotomy, Bronchoscope, EVD placement, PEG insertion Using Glasgow coma scale, assessing the neurological status of the patient. Meeting nutritional and elimination needs. Inserting nasogastric tube. Giving Ryle’s tube lavage Administration of enema, suppositories. Urinary catheterization Bladder training by periodic clamping and releasing Giving antiseptic Blabber wash for catheterized patient. Administration of bowel wash. Monitoring vitals and hygienic needs of the patient. Wound care and dressing e.g. bedsore, surgical and diabetic wound. Preparing patient for various investigation like MRI,CT,XRAY,DLOPPER STUDYES,ECHOGRAPHY.record of intake and output, blood samples for investigation and evaluating the values. Intra-arterial pressure monitoring through transductor lined. Monitoring blood glucose level and urine sugar ketones with ketone strip and glucometer. Monitoring arterial blood gas analysis. Administration of drugs and injections.Providing health information to patient and family. Administrating fluids and drugs through infusion pump and syringe pump. Maintaining accurate records and reports. Taking ECG of patients. Doing ABG of the patient. Assisted for thrombolising the patient. Assisted in the orientation of new staff members Administered local anesthetize, sedation and insulin shots. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Exam Name of school/college Board/university Year of passing percentage SSLC : Little flower girls high school vadakara St.Johns highersecondary school at vadakara Board of Public Examination, Kerala 2005 88% Board of Higher Secondary Examination,Kerala 2007 78% Fr. Muller College Of Nursing Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Science, Bangalore 2012 72% HSC BASIC BSC NURSING PROFESSIONAL COURSES/TRAINING CLASS: DHA CERTIFIED ON APRIL 7TH 2014 .REF NO. DHA/LS/2622014/378290 DHA LOCENSE NO.-P-0087383 April 2014 BLS{AHA} April 2014 ACLS{AHA} JAN 2013 ECG course[AHA} JAN 2013 ABG and x-ray interpretation Personal information: Age & Date of Birth Sex Marital Status Nationality Religion Fathers Name Present address UAE PH Home Address : 26yrs & 21-06-1989 : Female : married : Indian : Christian : Mr. Skaria : Flat 503, Al Bawadi, Al Nadha, Sharja . :971557541498 :KALLOLICKAL, KARAMALA P O, KOOTHATTUKULAM ERNAKULAM, KERALA. PH:04852251870 . MOBILE:09544354493 : Passport details Passport no Passport date of issue : J8563933, : 8.11.2012, visa type: Employment visa Date of expiry: 7.11.2021 My hobbies : listening music, singing, watching films. Language Known Skill set Summary : English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil : Working in team, Effective Communication, Coordinating & good leadership Reference: Sr.Aileen Mathias, Fr.Muller Medical College, Kankanady, Mangalore -575002. Miss.KalavathI In charge of neurosurgical icu hospital, Bannargatte. Bangalore. Miss Madge Chief Nursing Officer Neuro spinal hospital Declaration: I hereby declare that all the information presented above is true to the best of my knowledge. Linju Skaria Place: Ernakulum Date: 27-07-2015