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Prakriti Dhakal

West Hartford,CT

Summary

Recently graduated nurse, seeking a RN position at Hartford Hospital EDOU, with diverse clinical experience, strong interpersonal skills, and compassion. Committed to being apart of a team that delivers evidenced based patient centered care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Hartford Hospital
07.2023 - Current
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.

Capstone

Middlesex Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized plans of care.
  • Managed and assessed IV sites, chest tubes, Aspira drains, urinary catheters, and pressure injury wounds.
  • Fostered independence through delegating tasks and increased patient loads.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans for complex cases.

Pediatrics

Hospital For Special Care
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
  • Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
  • Strengthened tracheostomy and G-tube care skills.

Medical Surgical

Saint Francis Hospital - Unit 8
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for receiving and giving reports, assisting bathroom care, performing hygiene cares, cleaning wounds, performing tracheostomy care and suctioning, and managing parenteral feedings and IV lines.
  • Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.

Behavioral Health

Uconn Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Monitored patients prescribed medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Communicated with patients by using therapeutic communication.

Labor & Delivery

Hartford Hospital - Bliss 6
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated care to newborns and postpartum mothers
  • Monitored and recorded patients vitals and any changes related to their overall wellness
  • Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
  • Supported personal hygiene needs of patients.

Rehabilitation/Fundamentals

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for receiving and giving reports, taking vital signs, performing head to toe assessments, administering medication, and charting
  • Participated in a flu shot drive, administering flu shots to Mount Sinai employees.
  • Communicated with patients to explain procedures and confirm comprehension of treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2024

Skills

  • AHA BLS Certification
  • Aseptic and sterile technique
  • Infection control standards
  • Patient assessment and continued observation
  • Pressure injury identification and wound treatment
  • Urinary catheter insertion and care
  • Blood glucose testing and monitoring
  • Competition of multiple health promotion and health research presentations
  • Proficient in Nepali

Timeline

Capstone

Middlesex Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024

Patient Care Technician

Hartford Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Pediatrics

Hospital For Special Care
01.2023 - 05.2023

Medical Surgical

Saint Francis Hospital - Unit 8
08.2022 - 12.2022

Behavioral Health

Uconn Health
08.2022 - 12.2022

Labor & Delivery

Hartford Hospital - Bliss 6
01.2022 - 05.2022

Rehabilitation/Fundamentals

Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Connecticut
Prakriti Dhakal