AKILABEN CHAUHAN

Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with neurological, neurobehavioural, and traumatic
brain injuries, promoting maximum recovery and independence.
Collaborated closely with an interdisciplinary rehab team (physicians, physical/occupational therapists,
social workers) to deliver personalized care plans.
Assisted patients in activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility, transfers, and feeding, using
adaptive equipment as necessary.
Conducted detailed patient assessments and monitored for changes in condition, reporting promptly to
rehabilitation physicians and adjusting care plans accordingly.
Delivered education on self-care, safety, and discharge planning to patients and their families,
empowering them for a successful transition to home or next level of care.
Utilized advanced wound care techniques and managed patients with complex medical devices
(catheters, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, etc.).
Maintained accurate documentation and participated in regular interdisciplinary rounds to discuss
patient progress and barriers to rehabilitation.
Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in emergencies, such as autonomic dysreflexia or falls,
ensuring timely intervention and patient safety.

• Assessed patient conditions, prioritized nursing interventions, and adjusted care plans for complex medical-surgical cases.
• Administered medications, monitored treatment responses, and documented interventions accurately within electronic health records.
• Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and care teams to coordinate safe, timely patient care.
• Trended vital signs and laboratory results to identify deterioration and escalate concerns promptly.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.

Registered Nurse – 15 Years’ Experience

Medical-Surgical Unit (5 Years)

• Delivered comprehensive care for a diverse range of adult patients with acute and chronic medical/surgical conditions.
• Assessed, monitored, and managed pre- and post-operative patients, providing wound care, pain management, and patient education.
• Coordinated treatments with physicians and allied health professionals, ensuring safe and effective care.
• Maintained accurate records, performed medication administration, and promoted a safe patient environment.

Pediatric Unit (3Years)

• Provided age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents with varied medical and surgical needs.
• Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and supported families through health education.
• Collaborated with pediatricians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care focused on both patients and families.
• Supported growth, development, and emotional well-being in collaboration with caregivers.

Labor & Delivery Unit (7 Years)

• Monitored maternal and fetal conditions throughout labor, swiftly identifying and managing any changes requiring immediate intervention.
• Administered medications, IV therapy, and pain management as per obstetric protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including obstetricians, anesthesiologists, and neonatal teams, to ensure safe and effective deliveries.
• Educated patients and families on labor progression, postpartum recovery, and newborn care to promote informed decision-making and confidence.
• Documented critical birth data, including birthdates, times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences, and APGAR scores.
• Provided compassionate, individualized care throughout labor, birth, and postpartum, consistently enhancing patient satisfaction.
• Assisted physicians in monitoring the health of both mother and baby during labor, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Managed obstetric emergencies (e.g., hemorrhage, dystocia) efficiently by adhering to established protocols and collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Assessed for early labor complications and initiated timely interventions as necessary.
• Ensured seamless patient care through clear and efficient shift handoffs, maintaining continuity across the inpatient stay.

• Managed complex SICU patient assessments, prioritizing interventions based on changing hemodynamic status.
• Collaborated with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy teams to coordinate critical care plans.
• Monitored invasive lines, ventilator settings, and lab trends to detect deterioration early.
• Documented detailed nursing assessments, treatments, and patient responses in electronic health records.
• Responded to acute emergencies, initiating rapid interventions and supporting stabilization efforts.
• Utilized advanced monitoring equipment like ventilators, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitors for constant assessment of patient''s condition and necessary interventions.

Cardiac Registered Nurse Experience

• Managed recovery of patients following complex cardiac surgeries, such as bypass, valve replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, and heart transplants.
• Planned, coordinated, and assessed all aspects of patient care, including medication administration and meticulous documentation.
• Provided direct care for open-heart surgery recovery, including:Balloon pump management
  Drainage systems operation
  CVP/PA line monitoring
  Post-operative assessment and observation
  
• Initiated IVs, monitored respiratory ventilation and pulse oximetry, assisted with intubation, and responded promptly to medical codes.
• Expertly set up and maintained nasogastric tubes, Foley catheters, Swan-Ganz catheters, central and arterial lines, and temporary pacemakers.
• Delivered care for patients post open-heart surgery, PTCA, CAG, MVR, and other cardiac interventions.
• Monitored hemodynamic status by interpreting telemetry and invasive line data, ensuring rapid clinical intervention when needed.
• Administered titrated cardiac drips, promoting safe medication delivery and ongoing patient stabilization.
• Managed ventilator support and critical bedside equipment, ensuring continuous readiness for emergent needs.
• Assessed post-operative cardiac patients, promptly recognizing and escalating potential complications.
• Mentored and supervised nursing staff on cardiac ICU protocols, enhancing overall team effectiveness and ensuring evidence-based, consistent critical care.

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