Sarala Vedamony
Charge Nurse
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced nursing leader with expertise in critical-care settings, specializing in cardiothoracic and vascular units in various countries. Skilled in team coordination, quality improvement, and managing complex cases. Successful Charge Nurse and Shift Lead in fast-paced ICUs, driving initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Seeking formal nursing management and leadership roles to continue making valuable contributions to the healthcare industry.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
01.2018 - 01.2025
Shift Lead
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Auckland District Health Board
01.2009 - 01.2016
Surgical Semi-Post-Op RN
Manipal Teaching Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Clinical Instructor
SDA Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
Tutor
CGFNS Coaching Centre
01.2005 - 01.2006
Medical/Surgical RN
SDA Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
Cardiothoracic ICU RN
CMC Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Critical Care Nursing
University of Auckland
New Zealand 01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University
01.1998 - 01.2002
Skills
- Leadership in critical care settings
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist
- Expert in hemodynamic monitoring
- Quality & process improvement
- Mentorship and professional development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Policy creation and compliance management
- Collaborative care with patients and families
Certification
Registered Nurse, HAAD (Abu Dhabi), GN31225
Accomplishments
- Underwent training for Nursing Operations Manager.
- Managed the daily operations of a 28 bed Cardiac ICU as a Charge Nurse.
- ECMO Specialist
- COVID Warrior
- Presented in the Middle East Heart Failure Conference, 2023 on 'Advanced Mechanical Support in ICU, and Troubleshooting'
Leadership Roles
- Unit Based Council Chair, CCAD, Cardiac ICU, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
- Co-ordinating Council co-chair, CCAD, Critical Care Division, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
- Magnet Ambassador, Critical Care Council
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
01.2018 - 01.2025
Shift Lead
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
01.2017 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 01.2017
Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Critical Care Nursing
University of Auckland
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Auckland District Health Board
01.2009 - 01.2016
Surgical Semi-Post-Op RN
Manipal Teaching Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Clinical Instructor
SDA Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2006
Tutor
CGFNS Coaching Centre
01.2005 - 01.2006
Medical/Surgical RN
SDA Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
Cardiothoracic ICU RN
CMC Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR University
01.1998 - 01.2002
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