Ganga Ajay
Floral Park
Summary
Registered nurse with over 5 years of acute care experience at NYU Langone Health. Proficient in patient assessment, IV-related clinical care, medication administration, and infection prevention. Recognized for effective communication, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient education. Committed to enhancing wellness through hydration therapy and providing exceptional client-centered care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptor
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
03.2022 - Current
- Guided new RNs through individualized onboarding instruction to enhance their integration into the team.
- Provided consistent feedback on orientees’ learning progression and performance to foster skill development.
- Demonstrates and reviews various skills, such as blood draws, foley insertions, tube feedings, wound care, etc., with orientees.
- Facilitated knowledge and skills development for new RNs in documentation, patient/family-centered care, and time management.
Charge Nurse
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
03.2022 - Current
- Fulfills the role of a charge nurse on a 34-bed unit, overseeing RNs and PCTs, coordinating patient assignments for upcoming shifts, and maintaining optimal patient safety standards throughout each shift.
- Engages in daily interdisciplinary team rounds, actively addressing patient concerns and facilitating safe discharge planning.
- Actively participates in quality improvement projects to enhance patient care delivery and satisfaction.
Nurse Clinician
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
05.2021 - Current
- Collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team comprising physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and families to develop and implement effective patient care plans.
- Delivered comprehensive care for patients undergoing general surgery, emphasizing gastroenterology, while also supporting hepatology, urology, and gynecological surgical teams.
- Contributed to fall prevention and reduction of CLABSIs and CAUTIs through proactive patient assessments and interventions.
- Adheres diligently to hospital protocols and policies concerning infection prevention and control.
Unit Practice Council Chair
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Promoted collaboration with leadership via formal shared decision-making to align unit goals.
- Recommended performance improvement projects to drive better outcomes and optimize care processes.
- Facilitated monthly meetings to address operational and professional practice issues for improved patient care delivery.
- Ensured dissemination of information to all unit staff through various forums, including HRO huddles and staff meetings.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA01-2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY01-2018
Skills
Clinical Skills: IV placement/IV therapy support, blood draws, IM injections, medication administration, patient assessment, vital signs, infection prevention, sanitation protocols, documentation/charting, client education, adverse reaction monitoring, patient safety
Client Care: 5-star patient/client experience, therapeutic communication, wellness-focused education, professionalism, calm bedside manner, autonomous workflow, fast-paced prioritization
Leadership: Charge nurse experience, RN precepting, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, shared governance/unit practice council
Languages: Fluent in English and Malayalam; limited working proficiency in Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York, 807773, 05/01/26
- MEDSURG-BC, 2024004770
- BLS, Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 5/31/29
Timeline
Unit Practice Council Chair
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
10.2023 - 09.2025
Preceptor
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
03.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
03.2022 - Current
Nurse Clinician
NYU LANGONE HEALTH
05.2021 - Current
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Drexel University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGY
Stony Brook University