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Education
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Certification
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Devi Roopchand

Devi Roopchand

Registered Nurse, District Health Visitor
Couva

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Primary Health Care specialty.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

North Central Regional Health Authority
03.2020 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.

Registered Nurse -Primary Health Care Setting

North Central Regional Health Authority
05.2015 - 03.2020

School Nursing

  • Performed routine hearing, visual, growth, and other health screenings
  • Provided referrals for students to pediatricians and other health specialists, when necessary
  • Keep track of students’ medical histories and other paperwork, including vaccination records
  • Planned and implemented school health management protocols and procedures, for both routine and emergency situations
  • Teach students healthy habits and lifelong skills, like importance of hand-washing

Registered Nurse- Pediatric Department

North Central Regional Health Authority
03.2007 - 04.2015
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Promoted culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.

Education

Post Registration Diploma -Nursing - District Health Visiting-Nursing

The University of West Indies , Saint Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago
09.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - School Nursing

The University of West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad And Tobago
09.2010 - 09.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Basic Nursing Education Program-Ministry of Health, Port Of Spain General Hospital
09.2003 - 09.2006

Skills

Care Coordination

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Certification

Introduction to Leadership,Quality and Managementd

Timeline

Introduction to Leadership,Quality and Managementd

02-2024
The University of West Indies - Post Registration Diploma -Nursing , District Health Visiting-Nursing
09.2022 - 09.2023

Trauma Nursing Core Course

09-2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - North Central Regional Health Authority
03.2020 - Current

Hearing and Vision Screening Training Workshop

07-2018

Breastfeeding Management and Counseling

12-2016
Registered Nurse -Primary Health Care Setting - North Central Regional Health Authority
05.2015 - 03.2020
The University of West Indies - Bachelor of Science, School Nursing
09.2010 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse- Pediatric Department - North Central Regional Health Authority
03.2007 - 04.2015
Basic Nursing Education Program-Ministry of Health - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
09.2003 - 09.2006
Devi RoopchandRegistered Nurse, District Health Visitor