CHANDNI PATEL
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
- Excellent clinical and nursing skills. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of nursing, including critical procedures, medication management, patient assessment and pain management.
- Unique combination of medical/clinical/nursing knowledge and administrative abilities.
- Manages and leads nursing staff for proper nursing care and goals for patient safety/care.
- Skilled in coordinating with doctors for efficient patient management and optimal delivery of treatment plans. Adept in providing assistance for critical procedures.
- Efficient in state policies and procedures as well as regulations for accreditation.
- Caring professional with solid work ethic and a team player with the ability to relate to people at any level.
- Perform well in high-pressure and fast-paced environments with willingness to learn.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Columbus, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Long Branch, NJ
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Baptist Health
Lexington, KY
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines to provide safe patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care across settings.
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, CA
01.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
FHE Health
Deerfield Beach, FL
10.2017 - 01.2023
- Coordinates with physician and ARNP to ensure proper care during acute withdrawals
- Admits patients during the acute withdrawal phase while transitioning care to residential level
- Medication administration and education regarding level of care and program
- Continuous monitoring for safety at onset of withdrawals
- Run group sessions about medication education as well as mental health disorders
- Maintain proper treatment plans in coordination with therapists for discharge goals.
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Johnston Willis Hospital
Richmond, VA
08.2022 - 10.2022
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
UVA Health
Charlottesville, VA
05.2022 - 08.2022
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 04.2022
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
04.2021 - 10.2021
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
East Cooper Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, SC
01.2021 - 04.2021
Mother/Baby Nurse
Mercy Hospital
Miami, FL
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Assess mother for pain management, postpartum bleeding, fundal checks, C-section incision care, and recognize symptoms related to postpartum depression
- Educate and assist mothers with breastfeeding, newborn care, and bonding
- Perform heel sticks for laboratory testing on newborns
- Monitor mother/baby vital signs and perform all care post-delivery during hospital stay
- Nursery responsibilities for newborn transition period post vaginal and cesarean delivery.
Assistant Director of Nursing/Manager/Registered Nurse
Summer House Detox
Miami, FL
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Coordinates with administration and Director of Nursing with compliance performance, quality assurance, and accreditation requirements
- Delivers timely and effective nursing care according to established standards including physical, social, and emotional care
- Medication administration at onset of withdrawals and assists with medical emergencies
- Assures patients personal medications are available to provide continuous care for patients' underlying medical conditions
- Completes monthly schedules and overlooks nursing staff on a continuous basis
- Provide optimal care and advocacy for patients during critical withdrawal phases.
Registered Nurse/Circulator/PREOP/PACU/Recovery
Surgery Center of North Miami
Miami, FL
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Recover patients undergoing general anesthesia in an outpatient setting, while establishing a safe and encouraging environment
- Perform post patient assessment, review of history, discharge planning, and review of diagnostic studies
- Manage postoperative pain and surgical sites
- Identify/initiate emergent situations and procedures
- Assess patients' condition and monitored postsurgical condition, communicated changes in patient status to physician and CRNA
- Educate client and responsible guardian of post-operative instruction, including infection, post-operatic complications, preventive measures, and medication administration.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Barry University
Associates in Arts Degree -
Broward College
Skills
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills Excellent verbal, written, communication and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Community Program Referrals
- Clear Patient Communication
- Healthcare Program Planning working with multiple teams professionally
- Ability to multitask under projects for best patient outcome, while providing attention to detail and high quality work
- Flexible, reliable, and ability to work independently or with teams
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Family Education
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Education
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Consultation
- Procedure Assistance
Licensure Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) State of Florida - Active
- Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License - Active
- Registered Nurse (RN) State of California - Active
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) State of Florida - Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS) State of Florida - Active
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) State of Florida - Active
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2023 - 10.2024
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Baptist Health
04.2023 - 07.2023
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2023 - 04.2023
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Johnston Willis Hospital
08.2022 - 10.2022
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
UVA Health
05.2022 - 08.2022
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
Mother/Baby Travel Nurse
East Cooper Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Mother/Baby Nurse
Mercy Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
FHE Health
10.2017 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse/Circulator/PREOP/PACU/Recovery
Surgery Center of North Miami
06.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Director of Nursing/Manager/Registered Nurse
Summer House Detox
01.2013 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Barry University
Associates in Arts Degree -
Broward College
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