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Umayal Muthiah

@umayalmuthiah

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Healthcare Technologist with expertise in nursing and information technology.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my nursing and IT skills to improve patient care and outcomes.

I am a dedicated Healthcare Technologist with a dual Bachelor's degree in Engineering and Nursing, bringing over seven years of experience as a Registered Nurse. My journey has allowed me to provide compassionate care while also integrating my IT skills to enhance patient outcomes. I have worked extensively with various EMRs and hospital systems, specializing in Nephrology and corrections.

Throughout my career, I have been involved in multiple capacities within healthcare, including case management and utilization review. My role as a liaison between clinical teams and IT has enabled me to contribute to product launches and system improvements, ensuring that technology serves the needs of both patients and healthcare providers. I pride myself on my effective communication skills and my ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve optimal patient care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Home Training - Case Management

Current

Fresenius Kidney Care

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Promoted quality patient care for home therapy dialysis patients, educating them on infection control, vaccines, and disease management. Managed anemia, tracked vaccine records, created reports, and coordinated with the interdisciplinary team to improve patient care.

Patient Care Home Dialysis Vaccine Management Anemia Management Patient Education Care Coordination Quality Improvement

Utilization Management/Case Management RN

CoreCivic

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Monitored patient care, initiated discharge planning, and served as a liaison between facilities and hospital case managers. Managed the case management portal, updated daily clinical statuses, and collaborated for smooth transitions of care.

Case Management Discharge Planning Patient Care Reporting

RN Immunizer

Walgreens

Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)

Managed proper storage and handling of vaccines, verified patient information, and educated patients before administering vaccines. Documented and scanned paperwork, monitored patients post-vaccination, and ran flu shot and COVID-19 clinics.

Vaccine Administration Patient Education Documentation Post Vaccination Monitoring Patient Safety Medical Records Public Health

Home Therapy RN PRN

Fresenius Kidney Care

Nov 2018 - Aug 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Educated and trained patients on home peritoneal dialysis, analyzed home dialysis data, and collected lab samples. Administered medications, promoted infection control, conducted home visits, and modified care plans as needed.

Peritoneal Dialysis Data Analysis Home Visits Case Management

Floor RN in Post-Op Surgical Care

Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Feb 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)

Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensured patient safety, and monitored vital signs and fluid balance. Administered blood products, performed peritoneal dialysis, and managed pain and post-operative care.

Patient Discharge Patient Safety Pain Management Peritoneal Dialysis Blood Transfusion Chest Tube Management

Nurse Extern in Med Surg and Oncology

Saint Thomas West Hospital

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017 (8 months)

Ensured patient safety and assisted with activities of daily living, communicating patient needs to the healthcare team. Monitored vital signs and blood glucose, assisted nurses with treatments and procedures, and documented patient data.

Patient Safety Vital Signs Documentation Oncology

Quality Analyst

Visiting Nurse Service

Mar 2007 - Sep 2007 (6 months)

Tested home healthcare worker applications across various platforms, including mainframe, tablets, and browsers. Designed, documented, and executed test cases for software releases and new products to ensure high quality and functionality.

Quality Assurance Software Testing Home Healthcare Applications Testing Design Test Execution Functional Testing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University

Master of Science, Nursing (RN Informatics)

2023 -

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in RN Informatics. This program focuses on the intersection of nursing practice and information technology.

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

2018 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in patient care. This degree prepared me for a career as a Registered Nurse.

Columbia State Community College

Associate of Applied Science, Nursing RN

2015 - 2017

Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, which provided essential clinical experience and theoretical knowledge. This program was a crucial step towards becoming a Registered Nurse.

Annamalai University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation

1998 - 2002

Graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation. This degree provided a strong technical foundation in engineering principles and instrumentation.