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Bhakti Patel

Kenner,LA

Summary

A highly skilled and dedicated registered nurse with experience in med-surg and cardiac nursing with a strong passion for nursing education. Expertise includes patient care, advocacy, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and onboarding capabilities. Excels in an environment that requires teamwork, innovation, and strong communication skills to yield successful outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse- Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Ochsner Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage daily staffing for 43-bed unit ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Optimize patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary communication between management, physicians, and staff to provide quality patient care.
  • Contribute significantly towards Joint Commission and ANCC Magnet accreditation compliance through regular audits, review of safety protocols, staff education, and process improvement recommendations.

Registered Nurse- Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Ochsner Medical Center
02.2020 - Current
  • Manage care for patients with heart failure, TAVR, LVAD, Stroke, ACS protocol, pre/post cardiac surgery (CABG, Valve repairs/replacements), DKA, arrhythmias and dysrhythmias, pre/post pacemaker/AICD placement, and multiple comorbidities
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assist in training and mentoring nursing students and new hires, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Student Assistant- Residence Life and Housing

Midwestern State University
06.2016 - 12.2019
  • Served as an approachable and active community member within the university
  • Assisted in building an inclusive community that promotes the exchange of diversity
  • Assisted with planning, execution, and coordination of on-campus events to provide positive experiences for attendees.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
12.2019

Skills

  • Decision-Making
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • EMR Systems

Awards

Daisy Award, August 2023

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Louisiana- 211860
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • LVAD Certification
  • NIHSS Stroke Certification

Timeline

Charge Nurse- Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Ochsner Medical Center
01.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse- Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Ochsner Medical Center
02.2020 - Current

Student Assistant- Residence Life and Housing

Midwestern State University
06.2016 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Midwestern State University

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