Benson Thiru

I am an overseas trained nurse.currently residing in UK and with cbt/ IELTs.I am awaiting osce

Registered General Nurse - Kingsley Healthcare Group - Downham Grange Nursing & Residential Care Home, Norfolk

(2025-07)

• Deliver safe, effective and person-centred nursing care to residents with complex physical, cognitive and emotional needs.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, develop and review care plans, and ensure care delivery reflects residents' individual needs and preferences.
• Manage medication rounds safely, including controlled drugs, PRN medication, medication reviews and escalation of medication concerns.
• Monitor residents' clinical conditions, recognise deterioration, complete appropriate escalation using NEWS2 principles, and liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Provide wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, continence support, diabetes management and nutritional monitoring.
• Support residents receiving palliative and end-of-life care while maintaining dignity, comfort and family involvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with NMC standards, safeguarding requirements and organisational policies.
• PEG feeding, nutrition and hydration support.
• Dysphagia management and texture-modified diets (IDDSI).
• Catheter care and continence management.
• Venepuncture and specimen collection.
• Falls prevention and post-fall assessment.
• Pain assessment and symptom management.
• Oxygen therapy and medical gases.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Dementia, elderly care and complex care nursing.
• End-of-life and palliative care using Gold Standards Framework (GSF).
• Verification of Expected Death.
• Safeguarding adults and children.
• Clinical documentation and electronic care records.
• NEWS2 assessment and escalation of deteriorating patients.
• Risk assessment and incident reporting.
• Multidisciplinary team working and effective clinical handovers.
• Supervision and support of Healthcare Assistants.
• Patient and family advocacy.
• Compliance with NMC Code and CQC standards.
• Participate in audits, infection prevention activities, risk assessments and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, community teams, families and multidisciplinary professionals to optimise resident outcomes.

Healthcare Assistant - North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust - Peterborough

(2023-02 - 2025-07)

• Supported registered nurses in delivering high-quality care to patients across hospital settings.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility, personal care and maintaining independence.
• Monitored and recorded vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional intake and changes in patient condition.
• Supported patients with dementia, disabilities, complex needs and rehabilitation goals.
• Assisted with infection prevention procedures, pressure area care and safe patient handling.
• Provided compassionate support to patients and families while maintaining dignity and confidentiality.
• Contributed to effective communication, documentation and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Healthcare Assistant - Priory Group - Abbey Court Care Home, Bourne

(2022-12 - 2023-01)

• Delivered person-centred care to older adults with varying levels of dependency.
• Assisted residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional support.
• Supported medication rounds under appropriate supervision.
• Maintained accurate care records and reported changes in residents' conditions.
• Promoted dignity, independence and quality of life for residents.

Senior Care Assistant - HC-One Kind Care Company

(2022-04 - 2022-11)

• Supported the delivery of high-quality care within a residential care environment.
• Assisted with care planning, supervision of care staff and maintaining care standards.
• Supported residents with dementia, mobility limitations and complex health needs.
• Completed care documentation and escalated concerns to senior colleagues.
• Promoted safe working practices, safeguarding and infection prevention standards.

Assembly Operative - Perkins Engines

(2022-01 - 2022-03)

• Worked effectively within a manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Followed operational procedures, maintained attention to detail and contributed to team targets.

Registered Nurse - Kajiado County Referral Hospital - Kenya

(2018-08 - 2021-08)

Provided nursing care within a 250-bed referral hospital, including general medical and surgical wards. Managed a diverse caseload of patients requiring acute and chronic disease management.

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, recorded clinical observations and monitored changes in health status.
• Administered prescribed medications and treatments safely.
• Developed, implemented and evaluated nursing care plans.
• Assisted doctors during ward rounds and coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provided health education and supported patients and families in managing health conditions.
• Operated clinical equipment including blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, oxygen therapy equipment and suction machines.
• Performed clinical investigations including blood glucose monitoring, haemoglobin testing, HIV testing and malaria diagnostic testing.
• Maintained accurate documentation of nursing interventions, treatments and patient outcomes.

Registered Nurse - Ngong Sub-County Hospital - Kenya

(2015-09 - 2018-08)

Delivered nursing care across maternal and child health services, antenatal care, labour and delivery.

• Managed patient assessments, care planning and implementation of evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Monitored pregnant women, collected samples for antenatal investigations and provided health education.
• Assisted during labour and delivery procedures while maintaining maternal and neonatal safety.
• Provided postnatal support, family education and reproductive health services.
• Delivered PMTCT services and supported mothers living with HIV.
• Coordinated emergency referrals including obstetric emergencies such as placenta abruption and cord prolapse.
• Supported service delivery through community health outreach activities and health promotion programmes.
• Assisted with administrative duties, documentation, reporting and coordination of nursing activities.

Registered Nurse - Kitengela Medical Services - Kenya

(2014-11 - 2015-08)

Provided nursing care within surgical wards, theatre and accident and emergency services.

• Assessed patients before and after surgical procedures.
• Prepared patients for surgery and assisted healthcare teams during theatre procedures.
• Administered medications and monitored treatment responses.
• Managed wound care while maintaining infection prevention and control standards.
• Monitored vital signs and identified changes requiring escalation.
• Supported patient education, consent processes and discharge preparation.
• Assisted with sterilisation of theatre equipment and maintenance of safe clinical environments.

Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - Kenya Medical Training College (2009-09 - 2013-05) Kisii Campus