Bharathi Kota
Northlake,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Telephonic Injury Triage RN
Medcor Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed telephonic triage on over 2500 incoming patients in 2021 and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Daily telephonic triage of up to 25 or more per day
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strong ability to effectively work in fast-paced environments.
RN Case Manager-Temporary Contract
One Point Home Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Created individualized care plans for caseload of over 250 patients based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods
- Used Kinnser to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
Registered Nurse-Post Surgical Unit
Legent Orthopedics
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored and managed pain levels of at least 6 post-surgical patients per shift to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
RN- Operating Room/Medical Surgical Nurse
Medical City
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products, started intravenous fluids, administered medications and monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN-Medical Surgical
Kindred-Long Term Acute Care Hospital
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided exceptional care to at least 6 high-acute patients per shift needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products, medications and started intravenous fluids.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Case Manager
Compass Hospice
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Established hospice care services for up to 35 to 40 cases per month
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
MBA - Marketing And Global Business
University of Dallas
Irving, TX08.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX08.2019
Skills
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Telephone Consultations
- Operational Standards
- Update Electronic Charts
- Diagnostic Software
- EMR Systems
- Evidence-Based Protocols
- Telephone Triage
- Outbound Patient Calls
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Health Information Access
Timeline
Telephonic Injury Triage RN
Medcor Inc.
08.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager-Temporary Contract
One Point Home Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse-Post Surgical Unit
Legent Orthopedics
10.2020 - 04.2021
RN- Operating Room/Medical Surgical Nurse
Medical City
02.2020 - 08.2020
RN-Medical Surgical
Kindred-Long Term Acute Care Hospital
12.2018 - 02.2020
RN Case Manager
Compass Hospice
04.2018 - 12.2018
MBA - Marketing And Global Business
University of Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
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