Barsha Shrestha
North Platte,NE
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Great Plains Health, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Recognized for implementing evidence-based interventions that improved patient satisfaction and streamlined discharge processes, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in nursing care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Great Plains Health
08.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management.
- Assisted in the implementation of infection control protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting vital signs and changes in patient conditions.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Streamlined patient discharge processes, improving efficiency and satisfaction rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Kathmandu Medical College
07.2011 - 06.2024
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients experiencing health challenges.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- 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.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
Civil Service Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting vital signs and changes in patient conditions.
- Streamlined patient discharge processes, improving efficiency and satisfaction rates.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients experiencing health challenges.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelor - Nursing
Everest College of Nursing
Tinkune, Nepal09-2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Maharajgunj Nursing Campus
Maharajgunj, Nepal09-2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Critical care
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Great Plains Health
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kathmandu Medical College
07.2011 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
Civil Service Hospital
01.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor - Nursing
Everest College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Maharajgunj Nursing Campus