Shailaja Kumari
Joliet,IL
Summary
Driven nursing professional with several years of experience in care environments like PCU, skilled nursing facility, and long term acute care. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Recipient and three-time nominee of the DAISY Award.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, IL
01.2007 - Current
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans and protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care services.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
Hinsdale, IL
01.2002 - 02.2013
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Thornton Heights United Methodist Church
Chicago Heights, IL
09.2003 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse
Villa Franciscan
Joliet, IL
10.2001 - 08.2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PGIMER CHANDIGARH
India05-1992
Skills
- Staff training
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Patient education and counseling
- Cardiac care
- Stroke and respiratory care
- Long term acute care
- Wound treatment
- Admissions, discharges, and transfers
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- CPR License
- ACLS
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award
Affiliations
- Worked from 1992-2001 at hospitals located in India and Saudi Arabia.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thornton Heights United Methodist Church
09.2003 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse
RML Specialty Hospital
01.2002 - 02.2013
Registered Nurse
Villa Franciscan
10.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PGIMER CHANDIGARH
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