Dedicated,hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience providing individualized patient care, experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes. Earned years of experience coaching NCLEX students .Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN BSN, Medical-Surgical
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2016 - Current
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
08.2010 - 03.2016
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN
Kingwood Medical Center
Kingwood, TX
03.2010 - 08.2010
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center
Boston, MA
01.2008 - 02.2010
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
RN
DB Healthcare
Burlington, MA
04.2004 - 12.2007
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN
AROGYAVARM MEDICAL CENTER
AROGYAVARAM
04.2002 - 12.2003
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN
NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE
PUNE
07.1999 - 11.2001
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
RN Staff Nurse
Mediciti Hospital
HYDERABAD
01.1997 - 08.1997
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Health Scientist / Advanced Postdoctoral Fellow at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | Baylor College of Medicine | NCHAVHealth Scientist / Advanced Postdoctoral Fellow at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | Baylor College of Medicine | NCHAV
Supervisory MSA-GS 7 Step 2- FT/40hrs-wk at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterSupervisory MSA-GS 7 Step 2- FT/40hrs-wk at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center