Asha.V Chandran

Registered Nurse holding a master's degree in nursing leadership seeking Clinical Nurse Specialist, NSWOCC position, where I can apply my nursing knowledge and skills and thus continue to develop the profession as an Advanced Practice Nurse.

Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence (NSWOCC student Placement) - Humber River Hospital

(2026-05 - 2026-09)

• Managed complex acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and non-healing wounds, using evidence-based treatment plans, NPWT, biologic dressings, CSWD, and compression therapy.
• Performed advanced wound and vascular assessments, including ABI testing, to guide safe and individualized treatment.
• Provided specialized ostomy care, including preoperative stoma site marking, complex pouching systems, high-output stoma and fistula management, and peristomal skin care.
• Led staff education and mentorship on wound, ostomy, pressure injury prevention, and NSWOCC best practices, serving as a clinical resource for complex cases.
• Led pressure injury audits and quality improvement initiatives, evaluated skin and wound care products, and supported cost-effective, evidence-based practice.

Critical Results Coordinator - Brampton Civic Hospital

(2025-10)

• Review and interpret complex lab and imaging results for discharged ED patients, identifying high-risk findings.
• Manage follow-up for positive cultures, critical values, and radiology discrepancies to prevent complications.
• Apply advanced clinical judgment to reassess risk and coordinate urgent reassessment or treatment changes.
• Coordinate care with family physicians, walk-in clinics, specialists, and public health units to ensure continuity.
• Arrange home supports and specialty referrals in partnership with community care services.
• Conducted follow-up for patients who left without being seen, providing education and safety planning.

Registered Nurse - Brampton Civic Hospital - Brampton

(2016-09)

• Assess the patient upon arrival to the clinical area and activate other members of the health team based on the assessment criteria (Code Stroke/Code STEMI)
• Function well under pressure and provide calm, gentle care in a fast-paced environment.
• e-CTAS-trained triage Nurse.
• Resuscitation-trained; worked with the code team to manage critically ill patients.
• Acted as an advocate for patient safety, security, and proper treatment.
• Maintained good interpersonal relationships with the other team members.
• Made quick decisions in case of any change in the patient's status using clinical judgment, knowledge, and previous experience, and acted accordingly.
• Assisted in Intubation, Mechanical Ventilation, Insertion of Central lines, and PICC lines.
• Practiced evidence-based nursing care to achieve optimum health outcomes while providing service excellence.
• Improved patient health literacy by providing proper health teachings regarding the disease condition.

Registered Practical Nurse - Harold and Grace Baker Center - Toronto

(2015-07 - 2016-07)

• Assessed, planned, monitored, and evaluated care for residents. Safely administered routine medication, including narcotics and PRN orders through oral, subcutaneous, topical, and tubing routes.
• Provided nutrition, assisted with activities of daily living, and helped with patient turns, mobilization, and transportation.
• Actively participated in the implementation and evaluation of the physical activities of the residents.
• Practiced good sanitation and sterile techniques to avoid infection and the spread of contagious illness.
• Collaborated with the healthcare team to provide care for Dementia and Alzheimer's patients.
• Well trained in giving meal assistance to people with dysphagia and able to feed as directed.
• Assisted people using canes and walkers, and transferred patients from bed to wheelchair.
• Maintained security of medication system and storage.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Care - The House of Divine Providence Hospital - Kerala, India

(2010 - 2013)

• Assessed, planned individualized care, implemented, and evaluated patients' outcomes.
• Provided direct care to patients in life–threatening situations in the emergency unit
• Collaborated with family and other health care team members to make the best decision for patients' care.
• Administered medications via injection, oral, topical, and inhalation and recorded any changes of patient.
• Treated wounds and provided advanced life support.
• Hands-on experience with narcotic dispensing and administration.
• Provided care for people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses.
• Scheduled patient admissions, discharge plans, and transfers on an everyday basis.
• Followed physicians' orders & respond to emergency calls
• Ensured that ventilators, monitors, and other types of medical equipment functioned properly.
• Responded to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatments.
• Acted as a patient advocate during changing situations.
• Experienced in triaging and prioritizing patient care in an emergency unit.

Registered Nurse - SreeVenkateswara Hospital - Kerala, India

(2008 - 2010)

Surgical and Medical ICU

• Assess the patient's condition after surgery.
• Ensure vital signs are within normal limits and log all findings in the patient's file.
• Answered patients' questions and ensured they remained comfortable.
• Ensure all relevant IVs are checked.
• Took care of the admission and discharge of the patients.
• Monitored patients for condition changes and reported any changes to the doctor.
• Planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and evaluated response to such interventions.
• Strictly followed surgical-aseptic technique in wound care management
• Monitored catheters, leads, and tubing to ensure proper placement and function.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families and educated them.
• Recorded all nursing care information in a precise and accurate manner.

Volunteer - MALTON VILLAGE LONG TERM CARE CENTRE

(2014-12 - 2014-12)

• Answered call signals to address patient needs and informed staff nurses as required
• Assisted patients with feeding, drinking, and making them comfortable in beds/rooms.
• Transported pat

Master's degree - nursing leadership - University of Western Ontario

Clinical Nurse Specialist CNA certification program - Wound, Ostomy, and Continence - WOC Institute, Canada (2026)

Infection Prevention and Control program - Centennial College (2025)

Infection Control and Prevention program (PI-100) - Centennial College, Toronto, Canada

Coronary Care Nursing 1 - Humber College

Health Assessment - George brown college