Sukanya Puliyath

Delivered holistic nursing care to patients undergoing advanced cardiac, neurological, and gastrointestinal surgeries. Monitored post-surgical patients’ ECGs, managed hemodynamics, and ensured swift pain assessment and interventions. Provided chest tube care and maintained vigilance for complications following coronary bypass graft procedures. Supported post-neurosurgery care, performing detailed neurological observations and prioritizing patient safety metrics. Assisted gynecological cases like hysterectomy and caesarean section, ensuring rapid postnatal assessments and recovery. Administered infection control practices, emphasizing strict adherence to sterile protocols and safe patient mobilization. Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists, adjusting care plans through open interdisciplinary communication. Ensured meticulous EMR documentation of all patient assessments, medication, and clinical events per hospital guidelines. Trained new nurses and support staff, sharing knowledge on protocols and evidence-based care best practices.

Monitored vital signs and level of consciousness for patients emerging from a wide range of anesthetic procedures. Managed pain control and reduced post-anesthetic nausea using structured assessment and pharmaceutical support. Detected hemodynamic instability and coordinated rapid interventions to stabilize critically ill PACU patients. Interpreted ECG changes and neurological responses, swiftly escalating care for unexpected deteriorations. Responded to medical emergencies involving respiratory or cardiac arrest through application of resuscitation measures. Delivered clear instructions to families and patients regarding post-discharge medication and self-care requirements. Documented all patient recovery data and coordinated with surgical teams to optimize discharge readiness.

Provided continuous monitoring for critically ill patients with sepsis, organ dysfunction, and complex respiratory conditions. Initiated and supervised intravenous fluids, blood transfusions, and life-support infusions as directed by clinical protocols. Anticipated acute declines and escalated care in collaboration with medical teams, prioritizing patient stability. Introduced evidence-based nursing interventions, optimizing patient outcomes and reducing volatile clinical events. Performed comprehensive patient assessments, documenting vital signs and laboratory trends throughout each shift. Educated families on disease processes and updates, supporting informed and collaborative care decisions. Aggregated case data for physician review, highlighting abnormal findings and suggested clinical considerations. Assisted junior ICU staff in emergency management and reinforced proper documentation and reporting standards.