Disha Patel RN, BSN
Cleveland Heights,OH
Summary
Highly competent and skilled Registered Nurse with success in providing individualized patient care seeking admission in esteemed Case Western Reserve University to pursue advance knowledge in anesthesia practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CVICU- J65
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
12.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for post-operative open heart surgery and cardiac transplant patients in a high-acuity CVICU, managing the full spectrum of hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients including ventilator titration, airway care, and ABG interpretation to guide ventilator adjustments in collaboration with respiratory therapy.
- Titrate multiple simultaneous vasoactive infusions, manage temporary external cardiac pacing, interpret 12-lead ECGs and continuous cardiac rhythms, and respond to emergency code situations
- Manage complex hemodynamic monitoring including intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), arterial lines, and pulmonary artery catheters; provide care for pharmacologically paralyzed patients using Train-of-Four (TOF) neuromuscular blockade monitoring to guide dosing.
- Manage continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) including circuit initiation, troubleshooting, anticoagulation management, and fluid balance optimization in patients with acute kidney injury and multiorgan failure.
- Perform central line, chest tube, and arterial line removal; perform ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion using sterile technique.
- Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists to deliver goal-directed care for the most complex cardiovascular surgical patients.
Registered Nurse
DDSI- Colorectal Surgery Unit H51
Cleveland, OH
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Delivered direct nursing care to post-surgical patients on a medical-surgical unit in accordance with institutional policies, procedures, and evidence-based protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to rapidly assess patients, prioritize interventions, and deliver timely treatment in response to acute and rapidly changing clinical conditions.
- Administered medications and IV therapies; performed urinary catheter insertion, airway management, and central venous access care including PICC lines, internal jugular catheters, Hickman, Hohn, and implanted port management per institutional policy.
- Monitored post-operative patients through comprehensive assessment of vital signs, signs and symptoms, and intake and output; initiated and managed PCA pumps, ketamine, heparin, and antibiotic infusions; educated patients on pain management and safe narcotic handling.
- Performed comprehensive discharge planning and patient education including recognition of post-surgical emergency warning signs, ostomy care and appliance management, and medication reconciliation to ensure safe transition of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing
Addison, IL12-2019
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), AACN, in-progress.
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio Board of Nursing, License # RN.494379 Exp. 2027
- BLS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Exp. 2028
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Exp. 2027
Leadership
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Charge Nurse: Serve as charge nurse responsible for unit patient flow, staff assignments, resource allocation, and real-time clinical problem solving across the entire ICU during assigned shifts.
- Preceptor: Orient and mentor newly hired ICU nurses and graduate nurse residents through structured clinical training, bedside teaching, and competency verification in all aspects of critical care nursing practice.
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
CVICU- J65
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Main Campus
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
DDSI- Colorectal Surgery Unit H51
09.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain School of Nursing