Anjuli Sachdeva
Rocky Hill,CT
Summary
Outgoing, kind, friendly, and caring nurse seeking to maintain a full-time psychiatric staff registered nurse position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DDN Consulting Services
03.2022 - 10.2022
- As an RN, I case managed individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, imparting vital information to the dedicated staff at various group homes.
- Provided oversight, training, and documentation.
- Developed plans to advocate for health care needs.
- Wrote nursing reviews.
- Monitored medical, psychological and dental records.
- Reviewed documentation to ensure certified staff followed procedures for reporting errors in medication administration.
- Supervised the initial worksite for med administration by staff.
- Provided all nursing care and support for adults with developmental disabilities.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Behavioral Health Hospital At Hebrew Senior Care
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Led discharge planning efforts by coordinating necessary referrals, appointments, and follow-up services for successful reintegration into the community setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
- Addressed complex psychosocial needs of patients through collaboration with social workers, case managers, therapists, and other support staff.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy within the facility setting, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers to optimal mental health care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in psychiatric nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care and progress towards recovery goals.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments routinely to identify high-risk individuals in need of additional intervention or monitoring within the facility setting.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications in accordance with the five rights, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of psychotropic and non-psychotropic drugs.
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care postdischarge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
- Reduced medication errors for patients through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction with nursing care by providing compassionate and empathetic support during crisis situations.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Utilized multi-modal diagnostic tools to treat patients with memory difficulties and dementia.
Registered Nurse Supervisor/Staff Registered Nurse
Apple Rehab
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a thorough double-check system and providing ongoing education for staff members.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Achieved timely medication administration by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care for patients by effectively communicating with other healthcare providers.
- Coordinated appropriate use of resources, such as equipment and supplies, to ensure availability when needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing individualized care.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse
White Plains Center For Nursing Care
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as tracheostomy management, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Grandview Rehabilitation
07.2011 - 03.2012
- Collected, prioritized, and synthesized comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and implementing personalized rehabilitation care plans.
- Managed complex wound care cases, utilizing advanced dressing techniques to promote timely healing while preventing complications such as infection or skin breakdowns.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being, providing compassionate listening during difficult times in their healing journey.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the facility resulting in decreased falls among high-risk patients.
- Enhanced the quality of patient care through effective communication with interdisciplinary team members.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between acute care settings and home environments, coordinating necessary resources for continued progress in recovery.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting interventions as needed to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Contributed to a safer healthcare environment by adhering to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trusting relationships and addressing individual concerns promptly.
- Maximized patient recovery rates with targeted physical therapy exercises and mobility training.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that addressed both physical and cognitive needs of patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTSkills
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Hardworking
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Assessments, Documentation, and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Infection Control Measures
- Intake and Discharge
- Maintaining Privacy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DDN Consulting Services
03.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Behavioral Health Hospital At Hebrew Senior Care
08.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Supervisor/Staff Registered Nurse
Apple Rehab
03.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
White Plains Center For Nursing Care
01.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Grandview Rehabilitation
07.2011 - 03.2012
Registered Nurse
Autumn Lake Healthcare
09.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University