Sai Sindhura

Staff Nurse

Fernandez Hospitals

Hyderabad

08.2016 - Current

Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.