Infection Control Nurse : Resume

[sujata vijay shinde]

Curriculum Vitae :
Shinde Sujata Vijay
Email : Sujata.Shinde AT relianceada.com, sujata.vijay.shinde AT gmail.com

Personal details :
Marital Status : Married (1995)

Qualifications :
Academic :
S.Y.J.C (Science)-1994, S.Y.Bsc (Home Science) - 1997

Professional :
Nursing: Diploma in General and Midwifery Nursing-2004
(Registered nurse, Maharashtra Nursing Council).

Computers :
Diploma in Computer Applications. (MS Word, WordStar, Basic Programming, MS Excel, DBase, Logo, Lotus, MS PowerPoint, and Internet).

Continual Professional Education :
- Basic Life Support Update.
- Pulmonary Function Test Training
- Diploma in Computer Applications
- Post Graduate Certificate Course in Diabetes Education-Indian Diabetes Educator Project (HOPE)
- Course held by Johnson & Johnson for Infection Control in OR.
- MBA in Hospital Administration and Information Technology-IBMS Institute

Workshops and Programme :
- Workshop held by Chest Research Foundation, Pune for Pulmonary Training
- Workshop held by Indian Chest Society, Mumbai (Varanasi) for Pulmonary Training
- Induction Programme held by Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai on Continuing Nursing Education and hands on all Nursing procedures
- Programme held by Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai on Hand Hygiene
- Programme held by Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai on Career Development & Nursing Leadership
- Workshops and Programmes held by BD, 3M and BBraun for CME
- Course held by Johnson & Johnson, Mumbai for Infection Control in OR
- Programme held by Kokilaben Hospital, Mumbai on Humour & Healing
- Workshop held by Indian Diabetes Educator Project (HOPE), Mumbai on Diabetes Education

Career Objective :
- To apply my knowledge gained from my studies for the firm I will be working with and work assiduously in a professional and progressing working environment, in order to achieve my personal and organizational goals.
- As an Infection Control Nurse I enhance and maintain standards of Infection Control. To work as a member of the Infection Control Committee; carrying out reporting of Communicable Diseases Department; doing the recording and follow-up of Needle Stick Injury; contributing towards regular updating of new Infection Control Practices. To conduct "Spot Surveillance" for Waste Disposal, Antibiotic Prophylaxis in OT. To responsibly do Setting/Updating and Implementing Nursing Protocols for Disinfection, Isolation, Practice of invasive procedures and establishing/ maintaining Asepsis when/where needed.
Current Role : Infection Control Nurse - Senior Nursing Officer

Current Responsibilities :
- Handling of Infection Control related issues.
- Conducting on-going educational/training programmes for all cadres of hospital staff
- Monitoring and Surveillance of Hospital Associated Infections (Microbiological Surveillance, Environmental Surveillance, Investigation and Control of Outbreaks found if any, Monitoring of anti microbial resistance)
- Assisting in creation of SOP’s & Protocol & Policies.
- Providing facilities to the hospital staff to maintain Infection Control practices
- Making provisions for staff health activities
- Maintaining Documents (manual) outlining the various infection control policies and procedures followed in the hospital and periodically updating it
- Regular visits to the Microbiology lab, Wards and High Risk Units
- Collection and Tabulation of daily data of Incidences of Hospital Infection
- Maintaining ward wise, discipline wise or procedure wise statistics of HAI
- Monitoring and Supervision of Infection among hospital staff
- Managing Immunization program for the hospital staff
- Training of Nursing aides and paramedical personnel on correct hygiene practices, aseptic techniques, Universal Precautions, Barrier Nursing, Decontamination, Health Education, Disinfection practices
- Determination of the decontamination and disinfection process of the semi-critical item
- Sterility check of the pre-sterilized articles, efficiency of the disinfectant
- Maintain effective control measures of Aseptic techniques, Segregation of contaminated instruments, Disinfection practices, Antibiotic Policy, CSSD, Laundry, ICU, Housekeeping, Precautions for staff and Structured survey of the hospital environmental, equipment
- Maintenance of Records, Data management and Confidentiality

Previous Posts :
- Staff Nurse (June 2008- Presently Working)
Infection Control Department, Kokilaben Hospital, Andheri
- Staff Nurse (Nov 2007 – May 2008)
Intensive Care Unit, BSES Hospital, Andheri
- Staff Nurse (Jan 2006 – Nov 2007)
Intensive Care Unit, Raheja Hospital, Mahim
- Staff Nurse (Sep 2004 – Dec 2005)
Intensive Care Unit, KBN Hospital, Gulbarga

Professional/Clinical activities Handled :
- Nursing Administrative responsibilities and maintaining Statistical Data of the Hospital
- Conducting Pulmonary Function Test, Lung Volumes Test, CO Diffusion Capacity Test, Complete PFT, Skin Allergy Test and Six Minute Walk Test.
- Patient Education for Asthma & COPD
- Information System Training as an IT coordinator for HIS
- Infection Control Nurse

Achievements achieved :
- Gained Managerial and Administrative qualities needed for Hospital Setup at basic stage.
- Handling of I.T related issues and Nursing Administrative responsibilities.
- Handling of Infection Control Department responsibilities.
- Information System education for junior staff
- Detection and Solving the HIS (Hospital Information System) related errors
- Assisting in creation of Profiles, Templates, Sop’s & Protocol & Policies.
- Creating and Maintaining Statistical Sheets for Hospital Data
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care for patients
- Hospital Departmental Setup and Planning.
- Preparing of Standard Operating Procedures, Statistical Sheets.
- Planning and managing Induction programme for the new joinees.
- Developed a structured education programme for staff on respiratory wards with protected teaching time as a Respiratory Nurse
- Developed a structured education programme by educating patients and their families about their conditions and teaching appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment for patients with respiratory disorders
- Counseling and Guidance for Quitting Smoking
- Developed Technical Skills for performing Electrocardiogram (ECG), Spirometry, Lung Volumes, CO Diffusion Test, Complete PFT, Six Minute Walk Test, Skin Allergy Test and Interpretation
- Implemented a structured care pathway for respiratory patients
- Gained experience in Asthma and COPD management to gain the responsibility of being the link nurse for respiratory patients on the ward
- Nursing Care and Management of the patient with Diabetes and Patient Education for the same
- Mentorship and Clinical supervision of pre-registration and trained ward nurses
- Teamwork and leadership skills developed along with time management skills and administrative skills
- Training to the staff for the Hospital Information System.
- Raising indent and maintaining Pharmacy Inventory of the Hospital with SAP Module & HIS System as a Nurse coordinator
- Physical Assessment of the patient
- Monitoring of the patients with critical diseases and respiratory diseases
- Assisting in resuscitation of patients
- Assisting in procedures like Insertion of central venous catheter, arterial line, intubation, biopsy etc
- Care of patients with endotracheal tube, on ventilator, tracheostomy tube and drains

Skills achieved :
- Quick management in case of Emergency
- HIS & SAP handling
- ECG monitoring, Blood collection, ABG collection
- Intra Venous Cannulation
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Lung Volumes Test
- CO Diffusion Capacity Test
- Complete PFT
- Skin Allergy Test
- Six Minute Walk Test.
- Early identification of clinical presentation of patients and notifying physician of abnormalities detected
- Assisting Intubation and Resuscitation
- Assisting Broncoscopy

Equipments Handling :
Ventilators, Multi-parameter Monitors, Pulse Oxymeter, Glucometer, Biothesiometer, Vascular Doppler, Foot Scan machine, ABG Analyzers, Bronchoscopes, Oxygen Therapy Sources and Devices, Pulmonary Function test machine, Defibrillators, Temporary Pacemakers, ECG machine, Multi channel monitors (invasive & non invasive), ET Co2 monitors, Syringe and infusion pumps, Alpha mattress, Warmers, IABP pressure domes, Respiratory care devices

Career Profile :
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
- Remains calm and professional throughout critical incidents.
- Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention.
- Resourceful problem solver capable of implementing solution to complex problems.
- Possesses special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
- Develops rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians.
- Relates well to people from a variety of cultures.
- Deep knowledge of the cardiac treatment.
- Accurate reporting and medical treatment procedures.
- Strong ability to deal with the patient’s queries and problems.
- Acute and chronic care experience.

Extra Curricular Achievements :
- Represented “L” ward in Zonal Sports Meet for Kho-Kho, Kabaddi
- Represented District in Maharashtra State Sports Meet for Kabaddi
- Represented SNDT College in Intercollegiate Kabaddi Tournament for Kabaddi
- Merit certificates achieved in Road Safety and Patrol
- Role of Editor in Rotract Club of Mumbai, Ghatkopar
- Winner in Fabric Painting Workshop hold by Crylin Frolika and in SNDT, Ghatkopar

Membership :
- Register Member of Maharashtra Nursing Council
- Member of Railway Pravasi Mitra by Railway Police Force(RPF)

Personal interest and hobbies :
- Book Reading
- Painting
- Outdoor Sports

Declaration :
I am hereby declare that the information & the facts stated above are true & correct to the best of my knowledge & belief.

(Sujata Vijay Shinde)

[Guest]

Ms Sujata
I saw your resume and would like to talk further about employment opportunities