Helen Mathew

To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a medical center, where I can utilize the skills and knowledge acquired during my professional & educational career to achieve excellence and positive patient outcomes. Self-motivated and driven individual who welcomes new roles and challenges. Excellent ability to prioritize and multi-task. Calm and focused under pressure while remaining compassionate.

Registered Nurse – Clinical Resource Pool at St. Peter's Hospital (2018-08 – Present)

• Manage hemodynamics of post-operative cardiac surgery, gastric surgery, vascular surgery and ortho surgery
• Initiate and titrate drips according to hemodynamic stability of the patient
• Use critical thinking and nursing judgement to collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Being a team player and having effective communication with healthcare workers
• Experienced with Soarian, Epic and MAK

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit at St. Peter's Hospital (2017-08 – 2018-08)

• Collaborate with doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses and Technicians to provide the best patient care
• Provide care for open heart surgery, valve replacement and vascular cases
• Trained in LVADs, central line management, cardiac medication drips, chest tube management, temporary pacing wires and wound care
• Experienced with Soarian and MAK

Patient Care Technician at St. Peter's Hospital (2013-10 – 2016-01)

• Provided Nursing Assistance on Critical Care and Telemetry Unit
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living, ambulation and transferring
• Communicated with patient to ascertain feeling or need for assistance or social emotional support
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team to conduct orders and optimal treatments
• Adhere all safety measures, guidelines, hospital protocols and regulations
• Assisted in the care of patients before and after cardiac procedures and surgeries

Student Nurse at Unity Hospital (2006-08 – 2010-08)

• Performed frequent patient monitoring; created charts during patient admissions and discharges
• Followed doctor's orders in patient care
• Educated patients on treatment, medications, and dietary changes
• Provided patients with companionship and created a comfortable environment

Student Nurse at Wenlock Hospital (2007-09 – 2009-09)

• Performed emergency care for patients, checked vital signs, stabilized patients experiencing trauma, sterile dressing changes, and trained patients on injury prevention
• Provided care for patients who undergone bypass, angioplasty, or pacemaker surgery
• Provided health assessments, electrocardiogram monitoring, and stress test evaluations
• Provided care for chronic conditions like asthma, sickle cell anemia, ADHD, and congenital heart diseases

Student Nurse at Father Muller Mental Health Center (2008-10 – 2009-08)

• Performed assessment of patients nursing care needs, documented observations of patient behavior and status
• Provided therapeutic communications with patients in assisting them identify source of problem
• Coordinated with medical/paramedical professionals in providing appropriate input and plan treatment for patient
• Administered medications and treatment as ordered by physicians

Student Nurse at Lady Goschen Hospital (2008-10 – 2010-08)

• Provided care for mother during and after delivery of child; provided immunizations for newborn babies
• Support obstetricians during delivery in labor room and during obstetric examinations
• Educated regarding the importance of immunizations, breast feeding techniques, newborn care, birth control methods, nutrition and healthy lifestyle

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Unity Academy of Education College of Nursing