Cerner
Kandy Nichole Shah
Registered Nurse
CA
Summary
CA-licensed Critical Care Registered Nurse with 7 years of experience excelling in cardiac care and surgical platforms. Prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and treatments, focusing on comfort and well-being of patients. Administers prescribed medications and implements physician orders, playing key roles in care excellence. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside, CA
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to Number patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Cedars Sinai Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Identified patient care problems and implemented corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures and regulations.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Preceptorship Nurse
Corona Regional Hospital
Corona, CA
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Corona Regional Hospital
Corona, CA
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
Interim Director of Nursing
Mesa Glen Care Center
Glendora , CA
12.2016 - 02.2019
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Citrus College
Glendora, CA 08.2014 - 06.2016
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
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Epic
Meditech
Certification
BLS
Timeline
BLS
03-2023
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Riverside Community Hospital
12.2022 - 03.2023
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Loma Linda Medical Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Cedars Sinai Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2022
Preceptorship Nurse
Corona Regional Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Corona Regional Hospital
08.2018 - 10.2021
Interim Director of Nursing
Mesa Glen Care Center
12.2016 - 02.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Citrus College
08.2014 - 06.2016