DEEPA JAMES
Troy,USA
Summary
Telemetry certified RN with 25+ years of experience in providing quality care to a wide variety of patients in fast paced settings including progressive care unit,surgical telemetry unit and medical surgical unit with cardiac interventions. Has extensive experience in patient care settings with medical and surgical procedures including trauma,general surgery,vascular and orthopedic surgery ,cardiac interventions and wound care . Utilizes critical thinking to assess and respond to patient needs effectively .Aiming to utilize and learn diverse skills, talent and educational background in professional nursing practice, and to maintain and enhance my position as a reliable, strong and a valuable-asset in my field of practice.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
McLaren Hospital, Macomb
03.2018 - Current
- Working in 3 South Surgical Telemetry unit where I take care of medical, pre and post-op trauma cases, general and orthopedic pre & post operative patients requiring telemetry monitoring ,blood transfusions, IV medications, pain medications, and pain management interventions.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care delivery within the medical-surgical setting.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective discharge planning and patient education on self-care management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Streamlined processes for documentation, ensuring accurate charting that facilitated timely decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Staff RN
Beaumont Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Worked as staff RN on 3 north PCU.
- My practice setting included general medical surgical patients, cardiac intervention cases like AICD/PPI, EPS, cardiac-Cath with and without interventions, and MI, CHF, heart block etc., requiring drips and continuous telemetry monitoring.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.
Staff Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital (University of Pennsylvania health system)
04.2004 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: a 520-bed acute care facility
- I worked on 6-cathcart telemetry unit as a full-time staff member in Pennsylvania hospital
- I had been caring for telemetry, surgical, direct admits, transferred patients within the hospital, and emergency room admitted patients
- I am telemetry certified and have been used to cover telemetry and assist less experienced nurses on the unit with education, decision making, and am an overall team asset to my unit
- Also, I have functioned as an off-shift charge nurse doing assignments for the shift.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
RN
CMMC, St. Barnabas Heath Care System
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Worked as a full time RN in 5 South Telemetry unit
- Practice setting included general medical surgical patients and patients with MI, CHF, pre-and post-cardiac Cath that required telemetry monitoring
Nurse
ESCORTS Heart Institute and Research Center
08.1998 - 08.2001
- I have worked in the following departments Cardiology ward, Pediatric recovery room and ICU/ adult step down ICU
- Patient population included both adult and pediatric Patients requiring cardiac interventions like cardiac Cath, ASD closure, Cardiac surgeries like CABG, Valve repairs and replacements and repair and treatment of congenital heart diseases
- I also functioned as a team leader during this period
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mangalore University
03-1998
Skills
- Perioperative nursing
- Orthopedic nursing
- Trauma care
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac care
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient safety
- Infection control measures
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Nursing process
- Patient counseling
Certification
- Registered Nurse, MI, 4704262627
- Telemetry
- BLS
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
McLaren Hospital, Macomb
03.2018 - Current
Staff RN
Beaumont Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2018
Staff Nurse
Pennsylvania Hospital (University of Pennsylvania health system)
04.2004 - 03.2014
RN
CMMC, St. Barnabas Heath Care System
01.2003 - 12.2003
Nurse
ESCORTS Heart Institute and Research Center
08.1998 - 08.2001
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Mangalore University
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