About
Highly accomplished and results-driven nursing professional with over seven years of specialized Operating Room (OR) experience, complemented by a Master's in Hospital Management. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating complex surgical procedures, and mentoring nursing students through innovative methods, I am eager to leverage my extensive clinical and management expertise to rejoin Christian Medical College and Hospital and contribute to superior patient care and operational excellence.
Work
Christian Medical College and Hospital – College of Nursing
|Nursing Tutor - Operation Theatre and Surgical Wards
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Summary
Led comprehensive educational delivery and clinical instruction for nursing students in operating theatre and surgical wards, fostering practical skills and professional growth.
Highlights
Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans and engaging teaching methods, including simulation-based training, to enhance student practical skills and readiness for real-life surgical scenarios.
Supervised and trained student nurses in the operating room, ensuring strict adherence to best practices, safety protocols, and optimal patient care delivery.
Evaluated student understanding and performance through diverse assessments (tests, OSCE, assignments), maintaining accurate records of grades and progress.
Mentored students in applying nursing processes effectively in patient care settings, correlating classroom teachings with clinical practice to reinforce theoretical learning and professional growth.
Provided group and individual patient education on healthcare procedures and protocols, significantly enhancing patient and family understanding.
Christian Medical College and Hospital
|Acting Charge Nurse – Operation Theatre
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Summary
Managed daily operations of a 2500-bed NABH accredited operating theatre, ensuring optimal patient care, resource management, and team coordination.
Highlights
Coordinated and managed patient care throughout the perioperative period, ensuring safety, comfort, and adherence to high standards of patient care and institutional protocols.
Oversaw clinical practice of nursing staff, providing mentorship and training that fostered professional development and high morale within the operating theatre team.
Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, inventory management, and infection control, resulting in streamlined surgical processes and reduced risks.
Supervised and trained staff, conducted performance appraisals, and communicated policy changes, enhancing team efficiency and compliance with healthcare standards.
Implemented quality improvement initiatives and participated in risk management activities, contributing to enhanced service delivery and patient safety in a high-volume surgical environment.
Christian Medical College and Hospital
|Operating Room Nurse - Orthopaedics
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Summary
Provided critical circulating and scrub nurse support in orthopaedic surgeries, ensuring patient safety, sterile environment, and efficient surgical flow.
Highlights
Managed operating room traffic and ensured sterility, setting up the OR with necessary equipment and supplies for over 500+ orthopaedic surgeries annually.
Collaborated closely with surgeons and anaesthetists, anticipating needs and maintaining seamless case flow, contributing to efficient surgical outcomes.
Performed meticulous instrument and sponge counts, adhered to strict safety checklists, and documented patient records, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and preventing complications.
Assisted in complex orthopaedic procedures, including arthroscopy, microsurgery, and trauma, demonstrating advanced technical proficiency and surgical support skills.
Monitored and recorded vital signs pre- and post-anaesthesia, facilitating safe patient transfer to the Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and contributing to optimal recovery.
Education
Alagappa University
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Hospital Management
Grade: CLASS SECOND
Christian Medical College and Hospital, College of Nursing
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Nursing
Grade: CLASS FIRST
Languages
English
Tamil
Hindi
Certificates
Delegate Certification: Disaster Management – Nursing Competencies
Issued By
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, India
Delegate Certification: Improving Patient Safety in Perioperative Setting
Issued By
College of Nursing, Christian Medical College, India
CNE Workshop: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Issued By
Christian Medical College, India
CNE Workshop: Intravenous Therapy
Issued By
Christian Medical College, India
Certificate of Appreciation (COVID Setup)
Issued By
Christian Medical College, India
CNE Workshop: Enhancing OR Nurses Skill in Management of Fracture
Issued By
Christian Medical College, India
Registered Nurse & Midwife (TNMC)
Issued By
The Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (TNMC)
Membership: The Trained Nurse Association of India (TNAI)
Issued By
The Trained Nurse Association of India (TNAI)
Membership: Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI)
Issued By
Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI)
Skills
Healthcare Management
Hospital Operations, Resource Allocation, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Policy Adherence, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Infection Control.
Nursing Education & Mentorship
Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Clinical Instruction, Simulation Training, Student Evaluation, Mentorship, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Teaching.
Leadership & Team Coordination
Multidisciplinary Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Staff Supervision, Performance Appraisal, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Problem-Solving.
Orthopaedic Nursing
Orthopaedic Surgeries, Fracture Rehabilitation, Skeletal Traction Care, Arthroscopy, Trauma Care.
Medical Equipment
Cautery Machine, Suction Apparatus, Cardiac Monitor, Operating Table, Sterilizers, Pulse Oximeters, Glucometers.
Documentation & Compliance
Patient Record Management, Surgical Safety Checklists, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Incident Reporting.
Clinical Nursing
Operating Room Management, Surgical Assisting, Patient-Centred Care, Surgical Asepsis, Sterile Technique, Preoperative Care, Postoperative Care, Wound Management, Medication Administration, IV Cannulation, Oxygen Therapy, Cardiac Monitoring, Vital Signs Monitoring, Biomedical Waste Management.