THILAGA GOPI
Senior Dialysis Nurse
Chennai
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 5+ years of extensive healthcare experience. Expertise in direct patient care, medication administration, and treatment coordination. Strong proficiency in performing hemodialysis procedures and operating related equipment. Exceptional clinical assessment skills. Excels in effectively communicating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Dialysis Nurse
Tamilnad Kidney Research Foundation
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment
- Educate patients and families on kidney disease management and self-care practices
- Coordinate care with nephrologists and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records according to hospital protocols
- Implement infection control measures to ensure patient safety
- Respond quickly to adverse events and emergency situations
Junior Dialysis Technician
Saveetha Medical College & Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted nursing staff in providing care for dialysis patients
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals throughout treatment sessions
- Maintained and operated hemodialysis equipment according to safety standards
- Expert in Vascular Access Cannulation (AV fistula/graft)
- Assisted in renal biopsy Jugular Vein Catherization and Femoral Vein Catherization
- Documented treatment parameters and patient responses
- Calculated fluid removal and replacement requirements for each patient
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure optimal patient care
Staff Nurse
Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Center
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Provided direct patient care to diverse patient populations in a hospital setting
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments including vital signs and health histories
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care
- Performed emergency interventions including CPR during cardiopulmonary arrests
- Collected blood samples and maintained proper documentation
- Managed patient admissions, discharges, and transfers between units
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care
Education
Dialysis Technician Certification -
Madras Medical College
Chennai, Tamil NaduDiploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (DGNM) - undefined
Sri Narayani School and College of Nursing
Vellore, Tamil NaduSkills
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy and Calculation
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Wound Care Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response (CPR)
- Care Plan Development
- Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Hemodialysis Procedures
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) License
Timeline
Senior Dialysis Nurse
Tamilnad Kidney Research Foundation
08.2017 - 01.2021
Junior Dialysis Technician
Saveetha Medical College & Hospital
05.2016 - 07.2017
Staff Nurse
Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Center
02.2014 - 11.2014
Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (DGNM) - undefined
Sri Narayani School and College of Nursing
Dialysis Technician Certification -
Madras Medical College
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