Chitra Rekha Mashwa
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience. Skilled in advanced life support, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient education, ensuring optimal care for critically ill patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
2023.04 - Current
- Assessed and managed care for critically ill patients with diverse needs, including STEMI, sepsis, respiratory failure, and postoperative complications, ensuring optimal patient support.
- Performed comprehensive cardiac and hemodynamic assessments to inform treatment adjustments and enhance patient care.
- Administered individualized care to patients utilizing ventilator and cardiac support machines, including Impella and IABP.
- perform routine and emergency procedures, including intubation assistance, CPR, and defibrillation, enduring immediate patient stabilization.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
2022.06 - 2023.03
- Worked with Cardiac patients, providing care to post PCI population, NSTEMI, Angina, Temporary and permanent Pacemaker.
- Assisted in intubation and performed advance life support procedures such as Transcutaneous pacing and mechanical ventilator.
- Administered medication and interventions as prescribed for managing Arrhythmias. post PCI complications and Heart Failure.
ICU Nurse
Patan Academy of Health Science (Patan Hospital)
2020.10 - 2022.03
- Monitored patient Vitals, Neurological status, and administered intravenous medications and blood products.
- Assisted in intubation, manage Mechanical ventilation, and participated in emergency life-saving interventions.
- Delivered intensive care to patients with multi-system organ failure, trauma, and post-operative complications.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Norvic International Hospital
2018.08 - 2020.08
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and dialysis machine performance, promptly addressing any abnormalities.
- Maintain and troubleshoot dialysis machine and equipment.
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes, enhancing understanding and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norvic Institute of Nursing Education
Kathmandu, Nepal2017-12
Skills
- Intensive care unit experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- Advanced life support
- Evidence-based practices
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Wound care management
- Ventilator management
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- ECCO (Essentials of Critical care Orientation)
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
2023.04 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
2022.06 - 2023.03
ICU Nurse
Patan Academy of Health Science (Patan Hospital)
2020.10 - 2022.03
Hemodialysis Nurse
Norvic International Hospital
2018.08 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norvic Institute of Nursing Education