Anjali Kumar
PITTSBURGH,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and patient advocacy. Great team player and always there to help coworkers. Hardworking and eager to learn more in the area of critical care nursing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
West Penn Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to burn patients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Mentored a nurse extern throughout the duration of the hospital's nurse extern program
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2021
Skills
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Critical Care Nursing
- Chest Tubes
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Sedation Management
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Care Prioritization
- Blood Transfusions
- Invasive Procedures
- Family Advocacy
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Nursing Process
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
West Penn Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh