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Work History
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Vidya Goojrah

Vidya Goojrah

Curepipe,Mauritius

Summary

Dynamic Nursing Officer with extensive experience at C Care Darne, excelling in trauma care and patient stabilization. Proven ability to coordinate care and mentor peers, ensuring high-quality standards. Skilled in medical terminology and adept at fostering interpersonal communication, enhancing patient outcomes in critical situations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Officer

C Care Darne
Floreal
04.2023 - Current
  • Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing nursing duties.
  • Carried out wound dressing and provided post-operative care instructions to the patients.
  • Assessed patient's health condition and administered medications accordingly.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy prior to administering them to the patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate of patients.
  • Educated patients on preventive health care practices and disease management strategies.
  • Administered intravenous fluids or medications when necessary.
  • Supervised junior nurses in order to ensure quality patient care delivery.
  • Ensured that all equipment used for patient care is properly sterilised before use.
  • Provided prompt response to medical emergencies in the hospital setting.

Student Nurse

Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd
Pamplemousses
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Following the directions of the head nurse.
  • Assessing, observing, and speaking to patients.
  • Ensuring that every patient receives the direct and proper care they need.
  • Administering medications and treatments, then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions.
  • Drawing of blood, sending specimens for lab testing, ensuring results are communicated to the doctor.
  • All basic nursing care.
  • Keeping track of the vital signals of the patients like heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure.
  • Administer injections and start an IV, infusions, transfusion etc.
  • Prepare patients for surgeries (pre-op and post-op procedures).
  • Should be alert and constantly monitor the health of the patient assigned.

Health Care Assistant

Home Nursing Care Ltd
Curepipe
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
  • Utilised strong organisational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
  • Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Checked vital signs regularly, including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, and dressing.

Education

BSC 'Hons' Top Up - Nursing

University of Suffolk
Quatre Bornes
11.2024

Diploma in Nursing -

Mauritius Health Institution
12.2022

Certificate in Health Care Assistant Level 4 -

Quatre Bornes Professional Training Centre
Quatre Bornes
12.2016

General Certificate of Education - GCE 'Advanced' level, GCE Alternative Ordinary level

Modern College
Central Flacq, Mauritius
12.2000

School Certificate -

Professor Basdeo Bissoondoyal College
Central Flacq
12.1999

Skills

  • Trauma care and ER procedures
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient care coordination
  • Mentoring and interpersonal communication

Languages

English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Nursing Officer

C Care Darne
04.2023 - Current

Student Nurse

Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd
09.2019 - 12.2022

Health Care Assistant

Home Nursing Care Ltd
09.2017 - 06.2019

BSC 'Hons' Top Up - Nursing

University of Suffolk

Diploma in Nursing -

Mauritius Health Institution

Certificate in Health Care Assistant Level 4 -

Quatre Bornes Professional Training Centre

General Certificate of Education - GCE 'Advanced' level, GCE Alternative Ordinary level

Modern College

School Certificate -

Professor Basdeo Bissoondoyal College
Vidya Goojrah