Krishma Karki
Temple,TX
Summary
Dedicated, well-organized, and hardworking nursing graduate from Eastern Kentucky University with a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Client-focused individual and passionate advocate for patients, consistently receiving positive feedback from previous clinical evaluations. Committed to delivering the highest standard of care in a timely manner through effective education. Demonstrates a willingness to take on additional responsibilities and tasks to contribute to team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Nurse Clinical
University of Kentucky, Kentucky Children's Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2024
- A Registered nurse in a 90-bed, level 4 NICU
- Participated in nursing simulation activities and competency development to further nursing education
- Assessed and cared for a range of patients including neonates to pediatrics with a high level of acuity including patients on mechanical ventilators
- Administered medications, including life-saving medications and drips, checked vital signs, and evaluated critically ill newborns
- Advocated for patients and families to the care team and used evidenced based practice in doing so
- Has trained/coached nursing students on the unit and furthered their interest in the neonatal specialty
- Has used important communication skills during hard situations to comfort families and provide them with information about the patient and treatment/ medical options for their loved ones.
Certified Nurse Technician/ Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
- A CNA/RNT at a 158-bed rehabilitation hospital located at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
- Has delivered safe patient care for up to 15 patients'
- Provide safe care in all units including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, general rehabilitation, and skilled rehabilitation units at the hospital as a float pool nurse
- Assist patients' with mobility, toileting, and ADL's while encouraging patient to perform daily living activities
- Gather patient vital signs, blood glucose test, bladder scans, advocate for patient needs, and assist nurses to provide exemplary interdisciplinary care.
Certified Nurse Technician
Northpoint Lexington Healthcare Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
- A CNA at a 150-bed nursing home located in Lexington, Kentucky
- Demonstrated hard work and teamwork to deliver safe patient care for up to 16 patients'
- Assisted patients' with baths, toileting needs, getting ready in the morning, and feeding needs
- Assisted nursing in gathering vital signs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2023
High School Diploma -
Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY05.2019
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Care
- Communication
- Trilingual
- Fundamental knowledge in patient assessment and treatment planning
- Starting IV’s in neonates and pediatric patients
- Taking care of patients on a range of oxygen support
- Direct patient care
Clinical Experience
Has completed 3 medical surgical clinical rotations at Baptist Health Richmond (2021), Baptist Health Lexington (2021, 2022), 1 psychiatric clinical at The Ridge Lexington (2022), 1 obstetrics clinical rotation at Baptist Health Lexington (2022), 1 public health clinical in Clark County, and 1 pediatric clinical at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (2022). Completed 136 hours of preceptorship at Good Samaritan/ UK Healthcare in Lexington (2023).
Provided nursing care alongside an RN in administering daily medication, starting IV’s, administering IV medication, inserting urinary catheters, obtaining urine and blood samples, and other nursing skills.
Worked and gained experience as a nurse clinical/registered nurse at UK Kentucky Children’s Hospital – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Provided intensive critical nursing care to pre- mature infants and neonates in a level 4 unit which included starting IV’s, collecting blood sample, administering critical medications, and working with patients on mechanical ventilators.
Certification
- Registered Nurse 2023
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program 2023
- CPR Certified October 2023
- Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Certified January 2022
- Domestic Violence Certified March 2022
- Stop the Bleeding 2022
- Narcan Training 2022
- Epic Training 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Nurse Clinical
University of Kentucky, Kentucky Children's Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Nurse Technician/ Rehabilitation Nurse Technician
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nurse Technician
Northpoint Lexington Healthcare Center
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Henry Clay High School
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