Experience

Indian Spinal Injuries Centre

• India
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Specialist Rheumatology Nurse Counsellor

  • Sep 2013 - Present

   ASSESSMENT: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Scleroderma.  COUNSELING: Regarding disease, treatment (compliance), health education, side effects of drugs, Life style modification tips, diet and vaccinations.  RECORDS & REPORTS: Keeping the records & reports for various research papers, Mantoux, biologics.  Administering and Supervision during infusion of SPECIAL DRUGS (Biologics) e.g Remicade (Infliximab),Rituximab,Etanercept,Adalimumab,Abatacept and Tocilizumab, Cyclophosphamide , Rozel (Denosumab)infusion, other drug likes Methylprednisolone, Pamidronate and Vaccinations.  Teaching self-injection techniques to make them self-independent and more confident about their treatment.  Vaccination administration and couselling.  Assisting during intra –articular procedure and Ultra Sound guided procedure  Mantoux with 1 TU and 10 TU conducting test and providing report.  MSU crystal examination done under polarized microscope and providing report.  Salivary test conducting and providing report.  Preparing drug infusion protocol, disease assessment chart, life style modification technique chart and diet chart for various diseases.  Taking Nursing ward rounds and bedside teaching to nursing the staff.  Assisting Consultants during rounds. Show less