Varsha Ratna Karyakoth

• Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols and guidelines.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the healthcare team.
• Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans in collaboration with staff.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
• Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate healthcare environment.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety standards.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
• Evaluated responses to treatments and interventions related to cardiovascular health issues.

• Monitored patient vitals using telemetry equipment and manual assessments.
• Administered medications and treatments as directed by healthcare providers.
• Educated patients on heart health, medication use, and lifestyle changes.
• Assisted in cardiac procedures and interventions under physician supervision.
• Evaluated responses to treatments and interventions related to cardiovascular health issues.
• Provided pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients.
• Counseled family members of cardiac patients on coping strategies.
• Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
• Performed physical assessments on patients with cardiac conditions.
• Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss updates in policies and procedures related to cardiology nursing practice.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
• Coordinated follow up appointments and tests for discharged patients.
• Responded to emergency situations following established protocols and guidelines.

CASES HANDLED

Heart failure, Aneurysm, Pulmonary edema, NSTEMI, STEMI

Pre post care of cardiac interventions, Pulmonary Embolism

EQUIPMENTS USED

ECG Machine, Pulse Oximeter, Nebulizer, Infusion pump, syringe pump, laryngoscope, Ambu bag, Bipap, Ventilator, central and portable suction, IABP machine