Elisa Adhikari
Richmond,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 10 years in long-term care, rehabilitation, and surgical nursing. Specializes in patient assessments, care planning, and medication administration. Led teams and mentored staff to enhance patient safety and improve outcomes through collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health CPMC Davis Campus
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications in accordance with established protocols, prioritizing patient safety.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe healthcare environment for patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Supervisor
Crown Bay Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
, California
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Trained and mentored newly hired nurses, fostering a skilled and confident nursing team.
- Developed and managed care plans for patients, enhancing independence and health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administer oral, IV, and enteral medications safely.
- Perform patient assessments and document changes in conditions.
Charge Nurse
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Berkeley, California
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored and documented patient conditions, vitals, and changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Teamed with care professionals to develop and implement strategies for improved patient outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for post-acute rehabilitation patients, enhancing recovery experiences.
Charge Nurse
Westgate Nursing Home
London, United Kingdom
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Supervised staff and ensured quality care for patients.
- Coordinated wound care, catheter placements, and feeding tube management to optimize patient health.
- Facilitated admissions and developed personalized care plans to address individual patient needs.
- Delivered comprehensive care for subacute and long-term care patients, ensuring comfort and recovery.
Operating Room Nurse
BP Memorial Hospital
Kathmandu, Nepal
03.2008 - 10.2008
- Assisted in surgeries as scrub and circulating nurse, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Prepared and maintained operating room for procedures, contributing to a sterile environment and readiness for surgeries.
- Supported patients during pre- and post-operative phases, providing comfort and education to enhance recovery experience.
Education
BSN -
Stanbridge University
Los Angeles, CA01-2022
BSc (Hons) -
University of Bradford
United Kingdom01-2013
NVQ Level 3 -
South London College
London01-2010
Diploma in Nursing -
People's Multiple Health Institute
Nepal01-2008
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Documentation skills
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Leadership training
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), California, 01/01/21
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 12/31/26
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sutter Health CPMC Davis Campus
05.2025 - Current
Supervisor
Crown Bay Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
10.2021 - 05.2025
Charge Nurse
Elmwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2021 - 10.2021
Charge Nurse
Westgate Nursing Home
07.2012 - 05.2016
Operating Room Nurse
BP Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2008
BSN -
Stanbridge University
BSc (Hons) -
University of Bradford
NVQ Level 3 -
South London College
Diploma in Nursing -
People's Multiple Health Institute