Chinchumol Praveen Nivas Sukumaran

Registered Nurse
May 9, 1987

About Candidate

Diligent Registered Nurse with 15+ years of progressive experience in emergency patient care, inpatient/outpatient settings, and clinical nursing across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and India. Proven track record in IV drug therapy, catheter and wound care, medicine administration, and patient communication. Agile, team-oriented professional with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgment.

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Education

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Bsc Nursing 2004 - 2009
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Work & Experience

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Registered Nurse - OPD July 2021 - Present
Glitter Dringenden Clinics, Abu Dhabi

Patient Reception & Triage – Greet and register incoming patients, assess their condition, prioritize consultations based on urgency, and direct them to the appropriate clinic or specialist. Vital Signs & Initial Assessment – Measure and record patients' vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and document chief complaints before physician consultation. Assisting Physicians – Support doctors during examinations and minor procedures such as dressing changes, injections, suturing, and sample collection in the outpatient setting. Medication Administration & Education – Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and injections while educating patients on dosage, side effects, and proper medication compliance. Diagnostic Coordination – Arrange and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and referrals, ensuring timely communication of results to the concerned physician and patient. Patient & Family Education – Counsel patients on disease management, preventive care, healthy lifestyle, wound care, and the importance of follow-up appointments. Documentation & Record Management – Maintain accurate and updated patient records, OPD registers, prescription logs, and ensure proper filing of investigation reports and consultation notes. Clinic Maintenance & Infection Control – Ensure cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, proper sterilization of equipment, adequate stock of supplies, and strict adherence to infection prevention protocols.

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Registered Nurse - OPD January 2020 - July 2021
Dar Al Misbah Medical Center, Abu Dhabi

Patient Reception & Triage – Greet and register incoming patients, assess their condition, prioritize consultations based on urgency, and direct them to the appropriate clinic or specialist. Vital Signs & Initial Assessment – Measure and record patients' vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and document chief complaints before physician consultation. Assisting Physicians – Support doctors during examinations and minor procedures such as dressing changes, injections, suturing, and sample collection in the outpatient setting. Medication Administration & Education – Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and injections while educating patients on dosage, side effects, and proper medication compliance. Diagnostic Coordination – Arrange and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and referrals, ensuring timely communication of results to the concerned physician and patient. Patient & Family Education – Counsel patients on disease management, preventive care, healthy lifestyle, wound care, and the importance of follow-up appointments. Documentation & Record Management – Maintain accurate and updated patient records, OPD registers, prescription logs, and ensure proper filing of investigation reports and consultation notes. Clinic Maintenance & Infection Control – Ensure cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, proper sterilization of equipment, adequate stock of supplies, and strict adherence to infection prevention protocols.

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Registered Nurse - OPD October 2019 - December 2019
Apollo Medical Center, Abu Dhabi

Patient Reception & Triage – Greet and register incoming patients, assess their condition, prioritize consultations based on urgency, and direct them to the appropriate clinic or specialist. Vital Signs & Initial Assessment – Measure and record patients' vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and document chief complaints before physician consultation. Assisting Physicians – Support doctors during examinations and minor procedures such as dressing changes, injections, suturing, and sample collection in the outpatient setting. Medication Administration & Education – Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and injections while educating patients on dosage, side effects, and proper medication compliance. Diagnostic Coordination – Arrange and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and referrals, ensuring timely communication of results to the concerned physician and patient. Patient & Family Education – Counsel patients on disease management, preventive care, healthy lifestyle, wound care, and the importance of follow-up appointments. Documentation & Record Management – Maintain accurate and updated patient records, OPD registers, prescription logs, and ensure proper filing of investigation reports and consultation notes. Clinic Maintenance & Infection Control – Ensure cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, proper sterilization of equipment, adequate stock of supplies, and strict adherence to infection prevention protocols.

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Staff Nurse - Maternity Ward April 2014 - January 2019
Mother and Child Hospital, Kerala

Maternal Monitoring – Provide comprehensive care during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum phases, tracking vital signs, fetal heart rate, and uterine contractions. Neonatal & Pediatric Care – Manage newborn care including APGAR scoring, cord care, vaccinations, and specialized support for premature or high-risk infants in NICU. Medication & Clinical Procedures – Administer medications, IV fluids, wound care, and other nursing procedures while maintaining strict infection control and aseptic techniques. Emergency Response – Respond swiftly to obstetric emergencies (eclampsia, hemorrhage, fetal distress) and assist in neonatal resuscitation when required. Documentation & Reporting – Maintain accurate patient records, nursing notes, and medication logs while ensuring proper shift handovers and timely reporting to physicians. Patient & Family Education – Counsel mothers and families on breastfeeding, newborn care, hygiene, family planning, and postpartum mental health support. Ward Management & Teamwork – Oversee ward safety, manage supplies and equipment, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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Staff Nurse - OPD April 2013 - April 2014
MOH, Afif General Hospital Saudi Arabia

Patient Reception & Triage – Greet and register incoming patients, assess their condition, prioritize consultations based on urgency, and direct them to the appropriate clinic or specialist. Vital Signs & Initial Assessment – Measure and record patients' vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, weight) and document chief complaints before physician consultation. Assisting Physicians – Support doctors during examinations and minor procedures such as dressing changes, injections, suturing, and sample collection in the outpatient setting. Medication Administration & Education – Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and injections while educating patients on dosage, side effects, and proper medication compliance. Diagnostic Coordination – Arrange and follow up on laboratory tests, imaging, and referrals, ensuring timely communication of results to the concerned physician and patient. Patient & Family Education – Counsel patients on disease management, preventive care, healthy lifestyle, wound care, and the importance of follow-up appointments. Documentation & Record Management – Maintain accurate and updated patient records, OPD registers, prescription logs, and ensure proper filing of investigation reports and consultation notes. Clinic Maintenance & Infection Control – Ensure cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, proper sterilization of equipment, adequate stock of supplies, and strict adherence to infection prevention protocols.

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Staff Nurse - Surgical Ward December 2011 - January 2013
MOH, King Khalid Hospital Saudi Arabia

Preoperative Patient Preparation – Assess and prepare patients before surgery by verifying consent forms, reviewing medical history, administering preoperative medications, and ensuring the surgical site is properly cleaned and marked. Scrub Nurse Duties – Maintain sterile field during surgery by handing instruments, sutures, and supplies to the surgeon, anticipating surgical needs, and ensuring all equipment is accounted for before and after the procedure. Circulating Nurse Duties – Manage the overall operating room environment by coordinating patient positioning, documenting procedures, communicating with the surgical team, and ensuring availability of required supplies and equipment. Patient Monitoring & Safety – Continuously monitor patient's vital signs, anesthesia response, and overall condition throughout the surgical procedure, reporting any concerns immediately to the anesthesiologist or surgeon. Postoperative Care – Transfer and monitor patients in the recovery room, assess consciousness and pain levels, manage wound care, and ensure stable condition before shifting to the ward. Instrument & Sponge Count – Perform accurate counting of all surgical instruments, needles, and sponges before, during, and after surgery to prevent retained foreign bodies and ensure patient safety. Infection Control & Sterile Technique – Strictly adhere to aseptic techniques, proper sterilization of instruments, and infection prevention protocols to minimize risk of surgical site infections. Documentation & Reporting – Maintain detailed intraoperative records including operative notes, instrument counts, medications used, and any intraoperative complications for accurate surgical documentation.

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Staff Nurse - MICU April 2009 - October 2011
Sri Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

Continuous Patient Monitoring – Closely and continuously monitor critically ill patients' vital signs, hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and neurological responses using advanced bedside monitoring equipment. Critical Care Interventions – Perform and assist in complex critical care procedures including mechanical ventilation management, central line care, arterial line monitoring, chest tube care, and hemodynamic support. Medication & IV Therapy Management – Administer high-risk medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, and inotropes via IV infusion pumps while closely monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions. Ventilator Management – Monitor and maintain mechanically ventilated patients by assessing respiratory parameters, suctioning airways, preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia, and coordinating with the respiratory therapy team. Emergency Response & Resuscitation – Respond immediately to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and septic shock, performing CPR and assisting in advanced life support measures. Infection Prevention & Control – Strictly adhere to ICU infection control protocols including hand hygiene, use of PPE, central line bundle care, and urinary catheter care to prevent hospital-acquired infections. Patient & Family Support – Provide compassionate emotional support and clear communication to patients and families regarding the critical condition, treatment plans, and progress in a sensitive and empathetic manner. Accurate Documentation & Reporting – Maintain detailed and precise hourly nursing records of patient assessments, fluid balance, medications, interventions, and any changes in condition, ensuring accurate handover during shift changes.