Amrita Uppal, RN
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Personable and compassionate healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and leadership. Extensive knowledge of medical protocols and patient management, with expertise in medication administration and critical thinking. Committed to fostering supportive environment and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Psych Charge Nurse
Priorities Inc
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Administered prescribed psychiatric medications.
- Educating patients about their medications and promoting medication compliance
- Oversee the daily operations of the psychiatric unit, coordinating patient assignments & managing workflow in a fast paced environment
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
IV nurse
North Valley GI Medical Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Follow infection control, starting/flushing/removing peripheral IVs,
- Monitor site for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, extravasation, & infection
- Administering prescribed medications & documenting patient responses.
- Hanging IV solutions w/ electrolytes, nutrients, & vitamins. (Under supervision of a physician/RN)
- Converting continuous IVs to intermittent infusion locks
- Basic patient assessments, monitoring patients/vitals before, during, and after procedures
Education
Registered Nurse / Licensed
Carrington College
Sacramento, CABachelor of Science -
Boise State University
Boise, IDVocational Nurse / Licensed
Carrington College
Sacramento, CAAssociate of Science - Natural Sciences & Bio-allied health
Yuba Community College
Yuba City CaSkills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Leadership skills
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
Clinical experience & Awards
- Precepted-Medsurg-Mercy General Hospital
- Pediatrics & OB- San Joaquin General Hospital
- Psychiatric- Sierra Vista Hospital
- IV / blood withdrawal certified
- Employee awards
- BLS provider
Timeline
Psych Charge Nurse
Priorities Inc
10.2023 - 11.2024
IV nurse
North Valley GI Medical Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse / Licensed
Carrington College
Bachelor of Science -
Boise State University
Vocational Nurse / Licensed
Carrington College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences & Bio-allied health
Yuba Community College