Vijay Kumar Sookram
Nursing assistant
Royal Road Bambous ,MO
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Healthcare Professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience across clinical care, laboratory services, and home-based nursing. Qualified with a TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practice (RQF), complemented by strong practical skills in patient care, wound management, laboratory procedures, and emergency response. Proven ability to work in hospitals, laboratories, hotels, clinics, and home-care settings while maintaining high standards of safety, hygiene, and patient confidentiality. Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable team player with multilingual communication skills and a strong commitment to patient wellbeing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Assistant
Ministry of health and wellness
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted in compounding internal (syrups, mixtures) and external (ointments, creams) medications, Record data.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed ingredients accurately according to protocols
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness, sterility, and equipment organisation
- Monitored stock levels and reported inventory needs
Home Care Nurse (Part time)
Self employ
11.2016 - Current
- Monitor and record vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, SpO , blood glucose) and report abnormalities
- Perform wound care and dressing management: diabetic foot, foot ulcers, abscesses, post-surgical wounds, pressure sores
- Assist post-stroke patients with mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Practice and reinforce physiotherapy exercises as prescribed to improve strength, balance, and mobility
- Administer medications and ensure adherence to treatment plans
- Provide personal care including hygiene, positioning, pressure injury prevention, oral and nasogastric (NG) tube feeding
- Assess, monitor, and accurately document patients' health status and progress
- Educate patients and families on disease management, wound care, medication compliance, and home safety
- Maintain infection control standards and coordinate care with doctors and physiotherapists
- Offer emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families
Contractual Health Care Nurse(part time)
La pirogue Hotel / Sugar Beach Hotel / Hilton Hotel
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Provide first aid, basic care, and minor illness management to guests and staff
- Provide Basic Life Saving skills
- Monitor vital signs and general health Referring serious cases to on call doctor
- Administer medications and perform basic nursing procedures within scope
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards, maintain record ensuring confidentiality
- Coordinate with the on-call doctor for emergencies and local clinics and hospitals
Pathological laboratory assistant
central laboratory Ministry of health and wellness
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Prepared and processed laboratory specimens according to protocols
- Assisted laboratory technologists and pathologists with routine procedures
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness, sterility, and equipment standards
- Recorded specimen data and monitored laboratory supplies
- Complied with health, safety, infection control, and biosafety regulations
Production coordinator
LAB51 Advertising workshop
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Supervised workshop operations and workforce performance
- Coordinated activities between Sales and Production teams
- Prepared job-based purchase requisitions
- Planned manpower, logistics, and staff rosters (including Saturdays)
- Monitored staff performance, behaviour, and improvement plans
- Enforced health and safety compliance
- Managed transport operations and GPS vehicle tracking (Naveo)
Trainee Nurse
Clinique Darner
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted under supervision in wound care and various dressing techniques
- Performed phlebotomy procedures under supervision
- Assisted with basic suturing
- Administered IM and IV injections under supervision
- Assisted with IV cannulation under supervision
Health care assistant
Medisave Clinic
04.2013 - 12.2013
- Assist nursing staff in monitoring and recording patients' vital signs and health conditions
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols
- Provide compassionate personal care and support to patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating
Education
TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner - RQF
Manchester03.2025
Diploma Health care Level 2 -
Ofqual
03.2013
Higher School Certificate -
11.2012
School Certificate -
11.2010
IC3 computer course -
Skills
- Teamwork
- Patient care
- Positive attitude
- Communication
- Compassionate
- Reliability
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/05/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Mauritian
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
- Typsy institute of hospitality endorsed
- Showing Kindness
- The Code ORG
- Hotel Front desk Travel & tourism
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation
Languages
- English
- French
- Hindi
Accomplishments
Patient collapsed in the gym and was unresponsive upon assessment. Immediate CPR was initiated while waiting for emergency services. AED was applied and a shock delivered as per device instructions. Patient regained consciousness and vital signs stabilized before the arrival of emergency medical personnel. Incident managed promptly and effectively, following resuscitation protocols.
Hobbies and Interests
- Gym body building / Health foods
- Cooking
- Fishing
Timeline
Contractual Health Care Nurse(part time)
La pirogue Hotel / Sugar Beach Hotel / Hilton Hotel
06.2022 - 03.2025
Pharmaceutical Laboratory Assistant
Ministry of health and wellness
11.2018 - Current
Home Care Nurse (Part time)
Self employ
11.2016 - Current
Pathological laboratory assistant
central laboratory Ministry of health and wellness
04.2016 - 11.2018
Production coordinator
LAB51 Advertising workshop
01.2015 - 04.2016
Trainee Nurse
Clinique Darner
01.2014 - 12.2014
Health care assistant
Medisave Clinic
04.2013 - 12.2013
TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner - RQF
Diploma Health care Level 2 -
Ofqual