Saranya Chandran
13 Huxley Gardens, NW107EB
London, United Kingdom
Email : [email protected]
Ph : +44 7838 859151
Dear Sir / Ma’am
I am writing to express my interest in the advertised Registered Nurse - ICU position. As a registered nurse with over ten years of experience specializing in intensive and critical care, I am confident that my strong clinical skills, expertise in managing complex medical equipment, and ability to respond effectively in high-pressure environments will be a valuable asset to your team.
Throughout my career, I have worked in renowned healthcare institutions including Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust (London, UK), Medcare Hospital -Sharjah, UAE, Mahavir Cardiac Super Specialty Hospital -Surat, India, and Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences -Bangalore, India
These diverse roles enabled me to build the experience in patient monitoring, advanced medication administration, ventilator management, and emergency response. I thrive in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and fellow nurses to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
Beyond my clinical competence, I am committed to patient care, family education, and continuous professional development. My goal is to contribute effectively to improving ICU performance and patient recovery outcomes, leveraging my critical thinking, decision making, and communication skills.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can make a positive impact as part of your esteemed healthcare organization.
Yours sincerely
Saranya Chandran
United Kingdom
Designation: Registered Nurse
Department: Intensive Care Unit
Date of Employment: 20-Jan-23 to Till Date.
Hammersmith Hospital is under the Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust is 349 Bedded Hospital located in 72 Du Cane Rd, London W12 0HS and providing care to a diverse range of medical and surgical patients.
Hammersmith Hospital is a specialist hospital renowned for its strong research connections. It offers a range of services, including renal, hematology , cancer and cardiology care, and provides the regional specialist heart attack centre. As well as being a major base for Imperial College, the Acton site also hosts the clinical sciences centre of the Medical Research Council.
Our ICU department is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and facilities to provide top- tier critical care. We have a bed capacity of 35, ensuring our ability to accommodate a wide range of critical cases and offer comprehensive care to our patients.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough initial and ongoing assessments of critically ill patients to monitor vital
signs, lab results, and clinical condition.
• Medication Administration: Administer and titrate complex medications, including vasoactive drugs, sedatives,
and antibiotics, while ensuring accurate dosing.
• Ventilator Management: Monitor and adjust mechanical ventilators, ensuring optimal oxygenation and
ventilation for patients.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients and their families are informed, supported,
and involved in the decision-making process.
• Invasive Procedures: Perform or assist with various invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial
line insertions, and chest tube placements.
• Multi-System Monitoring: Continuously monitor and interpret various parameters, including EKG rhythms,
invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and neurological status.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other
healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans
• Emergency Response: Respond effectively to emergency situations, including cardiac arrests, rapid response
calls, and the administration of life-saving interventions.
• Patient Education: Provide patient and family education on post-ICU care, medications, and the overall
treatment plan.
Cases Managed:
• Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
• Cardiac Arrest and Post-Cardiac Surgery Care
• Multi-Organ Failure
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Renal Failure Patients
• Post Upper GI Surgeries
