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Elvisha Monteiro

Elvisha Monteiro

Mangalore

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse – Operating Room

Malnad Lifeline Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Operating Room, assisting in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.
  • Maintain sterility and prepare all necessary instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Work alongside surgeons, handing instruments, needles, swabs, and other materials as needed.
  • Ensure all surgical instruments, equipment, and swabs are properly accounted for during procedures to maintain patient safety.
  • Function as a circulating nurse, supporting the surgical team and maintaining sterile fields.
  • Receive, assess, and deliver post-operative care to patients arriving in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
  • Monitor patient health and provide supportive care until recovery from anesthesia and stabilization.
  • Evaluate care provided during all perioperative phases and identify areas for improvement.
  • Liaise with hospital wards regarding patients awaiting surgery to ensure smooth scheduling and handoffs.
  • Handle administrative duties such as taking phone messages, completing surgical paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Coordinate with the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) to ensure timely return, re-sterilization, and re-packaging of surgical equipment.
  • Assisted in orthopedic surgeries including IM/IL nailing, K-wiring, and tibial condylar plating.
  • Supported in Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgeries.
  • Assisted in Brachial Plexus Repair procedures.
  • Participated in various plastic surgery procedures.
  • Supported Central Venous Catheter (CVC) insertions.
  • Assisted in Endotracheal Tube (ETT) insertions.

Registered Nurse

Sakra World Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and developed care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Documented nursing services and updated comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating real-time problem-solving and focus.
  • Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment in rapidly changing clinical conditions.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Vaccinated patients against illnesses such as measles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
  • Maintained confidentiality in all aspects of patient care and EMS operations.
  • Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons with medical equipment.
  • Followed proper procedures for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PICC lines.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnoses, neurological conditions, treatment processes, and expected outcomes.
  • Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities within the unit and across other service areas.
  • Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
  • Assisted patients with routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support during activities like getting in and out of bed, walking, and stretching.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to ensure records were current and supported accurate treatments.

Staff Nurse

Father Muller Medical College Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Cared for critically ill patients with conditions including COPD, MI, ARDS, CKD, GBS, DKA, RTA, seizures, septic shock, and various emergencies (cardiac, respiratory, poisoning).
  • Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs and identified appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or per protocol.
  • Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and healthcare professionals to provide immediate treatment and stabilization for life-threatening conditions.
  • Specialized in short-term, high-acuity care, including pain reduction and emergency management.
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient condition, addressing symptoms in real-time.
  • Applied infection control measures to minimize hospital-acquired infections.
  • Ensured the unit was stocked with appropriate medical supplies.
  • Provided health education and counseling to patients and families in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Monitored all aspects of patient care including diet, physical activity, and daily living activities.
  • Administered IV fluids and monitored fluid intake/output; maintained accurate intake-output charts.
  • Provided clinical teaching and mentorship to junior and student nurses.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care procedures, including mortuary coordination.

Education

Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing
Mangalore
10-2016

Skills

  • Expertise in aseptic and sterile techniques
  • Proficient in surgical instrument handling and management
  • Experienced in scrub and circulating nurse roles
  • Implementation of infection prevention and control measures
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Accurate and timely surgical documentation
  • Effective communication and teamwork with surgical staff
  • Knowledge of operating room sterilization and equipment care
  • Ability to manage stress and remain composed under pressure
  • Solid understanding of surgical procedures and human anatomy

Certification

  • Certified BLS (Basic Life Support)

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Staff Nurse – Operating Room

Malnad Lifeline Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse

Father Muller Medical College Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse

Sakra World Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing

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