Nidhi Sinha
STAFF Nurse
Chandigarh
Summary
Accomplished Staff Nurse at Pgimer, adept in critical care and patient education, significantly improved patient satisfaction scores. Leveraged strong critical thinking and compassionate advocacy to enhance patient outcomes, while mentoring new staff and reducing medication errors. Expert in emergency procedures and infection control, consistently delivering evidence-based care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse in ICCU
Pgimer
Chandigarh
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Managed complex wound care, utilizing advanced techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure seamless transitions of care from the hospital to home or other facilities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bsc Nursing 4 Years - Nursing
PGIMER
Chandigarh 05.2012
Skills
Patient education
Critical care
Medication and IV administration
Vaccine administration
Tracheostomy Care
Family Education
Emergency Procedures
Case management
Newborn care
Wound Care
Direct Patient Care
Infection control measures
Patient Management
Patient counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Medication Administration
Hospice and palliative care
Timeline
Staff Nurse in ICCU
Pgimer
01.2013 - 12.2019
Bsc Nursing 4 Years - Nursing
PGIMER