Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
G D Matron
Indian Army
New Delhi, India
09.2013 - Current
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Assessed critical care equipments for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill patients.
Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Participated in hospital policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Nurse Preceptor
Medanta Medicity
Gurgaon, India
06.2012 - 08.2013
Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
Associate Nursing Care Service
Medica Superspeciality Hospital
Kolkatta, India
08.2010 - 12.2011
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Cared for patients in 12-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
BSc Nursing - Nursing
Army Institute of Nursing
Guwahati
08.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
Staff leadership
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Timeline
Epidemiology Basic science of Public Health
10-2021
Covid 19 training for health care workers - Corsera
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