Arun Thomas

Dedicated and highly competent Registered Nurse with comprehensive clinical experience in Burns, Plastic Surgery, Cardiovascular Care, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), combined with leadership expertise as a Nursing Administrator and hands-on emergency experience as an Industrial Nurse. Skilled in advanced patient assessment, critical care monitoring, complex wound management, cardiac care, emergency response, and post-operative management. Demonstrated ability to lead nursing teams, implement clinical protocols, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in both hospital and pre-hospital settings.

Committed to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous professional development.

REGISTERED NURSE | Industrial at Reliance Industrial LMT (2026-01 – Present)

• Provided advanced pre-hospital emergency care, including CPR, trauma management, and basic life support in critical situations.
• Operated ambulance services, ensuring safe and rapid patient transport to healthcare facilities.
• Assessed patient condition, monitored vital signs, and initiated appropriate emergency interventions.
• Administered emergency medications and IV fluids under protocol and medical supervision.
• Collaborated with emergency teams and hospitals to ensure seamless patient handover and care continuity.
• Maintained ambulance equipment, emergency kits, and ensured readiness for all medical emergencies.
• Accurately documented patient care reports and followed healthcare regulations and safety standards.

REGISTERED NURSE at Zum Helien Diabetic Clinic & Research Centre (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Provided comprehensive nursing care for diabetic patients, including monitoring blood glucose levels and vital signs.
• Educated patients on diabetes management, insulin administration, diet control, and lifestyle modifications.
• Assisted physicians in developing and implementing individualized treatment and follow-up plans.
• Administered insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents, and monitored patient response to therapy.
• Performed assessment and management of diabetic wounds, including foot ulcers, dressing, infection control, and prevention of complications.
• Conducted routine screening for diabetic complications such as neuropathy, hypertension, and vascular issues.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient history, wound status, treatment progress, and provided patient counseling for self-care and prevention.
• Implemented multimodal pain management, encouraged physiotherapy, supported early mobilization, and promoted functional recovery, enhancing independence for orthopedic patients.
• Administered antibiotics, anticoagulants, analgesics, and IV therapies, monitoring therapeutic effectiveness, detecting adverse reactions, and reporting findings to physicians promptly.
• Applied strict infection prevention and aseptic techniques during wound care, dressing changes, and orthopedic procedures, reducing surgical site infection risks significantly.

NURSING ADMINISTRATOR at Mary Help Hospital (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Directed and coordinated nursing services to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred care delivery in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Managed workforce planning, staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations to maintain optimal staffing levels and high clinical standards.
• Developed and implemented nursing policies, clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and infection control programs.
• Oversaw budgeting, resource allocation, procurement, and cost control to ensure effective operational management.
• Led staff development through training, mentorship, competency assessments, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.

REGISTERED NURSE | Burns, Plastic Surgery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit & Cardiology at Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute (2016-01 – 2019-12)

• Delivered comprehensive nursing care in Burns, Plastic Surgery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Cardiology units, ensuring high standards of patient safety and evidence-based practice.
• Performed advanced patient assessments, including cardiac monitoring (ECG interpretation), burn surface area calculation (Rule of 9s), graft/flap viability checks, and hemodynamic evaluation.
• Administered critical medications and therapies, including IV fluid resuscitation, anticoagulants, inotropes, analgesics, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed.
• Provided specialized wound management for burn injuries, post-surgical grafts, and complex wounds using strict aseptic techniques to prevent infection.
• Assisted in and managed post-procedural care for angioplasty, CABG, reconstructive surgeries, and HBOT sessions with close monitoring for complications.
• Monitored and managed emergencies such as shock, arrhythmias, oxygen toxicity, respiratory distress, and acute chest pain following ACLS/BLS protocols.
• Educated patients and families on rehabilitation, scar management, cardiac lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and long-term recovery planning.

Post Basic BSc Nursing in Nursing – Sri Sharada College of Nursing (2015-01 – 2015-12)

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery in Nursing and Midwifery – Sree Krishna School of Nursing (2009-01 – 2009-12)