Kusum Dhami
Summary
Dedicated and experienced RN offering comprehensive care in different healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse
Abbott Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2023.02 - Current
- Administer injection, prescribed medication, enemas, wound care and dressing
- Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with the nursing process
- Direct day to day functions of LPN/CNAs assuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and facility policies
- Communicate to physician and document changes in resident condition
- Provide immediate response to situations such as abuse, neglect and misappropriation of property
- Conduct admission and discharge procedures
- Maintain effective communication among interdisciplinary team
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse (Primary Care)
Cambridge Health Alliance
2022.03 - 2023.01
- Utilize Competent evidence based ambulatory care nursing interventions for different age groups during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications
- Conduct patient centered assessment using appropriate nursing techniques related to ambulatory nursing
- Perform telephone triage with appropriate disposition
- Coordination of care to maximize wellness, prevent illness and manage acute and chronic cases
Vaccinator Nurse (Temporary)
Boston Public Health Commission
2022.01 - 2022.03
- Administered CDC approved covid vaccines
- Monitored for adverse effects and manage as needed
- Patient education on vaccines and post vaccination care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Labor and Delivery nurse
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
2018.12 - 2021.12
- Identified and managed obstetric emergencies and postpartum complications
- Conducted normal vaginal deliveries and neonatal resuscitation
- Assisted during C-section as a scrub nurse and circulating nurse
- Educated mother regarding postnatal care, nutrition, and newborn care
- Helped with LATCH and Breastfeeding
- Performed NST and intervene as needed
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections, forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
Community Health Nurse
Possible -Naya Health Nepal
2018.01 - 2019.02
- Conducted community outreach clinics for vaccination, family planning, nutrition
- Acted as focal person for different programs like TB, leprosy, HIV and vaccine preventable diseases when required
- Conducted home visits for at-risk patients, providing necessary medical care and support for improved wellbeing.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialized services, ensuring timely access to needed care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences
12.2017
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- EPIC
- Telephone triage
- Immunization
- Interpersonal Communication
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Patient education and counseling
- Telephone triaging
- Fetal heart rate monitoring
- Geriatric Nursing
- Family planning and contraceptive counseling
Certification
- Introduction to Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring by AWHONN, 11/01/22
- Basic Life Support and CPR, AHA, 09/05/2024
- Helping Baby Breathe Training, Ministry of Health, Nepal, 01/01/20
- Critical Care Training for Healthworkers for the Management of COVID-19, WHO, Nepal, 05/01/21
Awards
Student of the Year, 2014
Timeline
Registered nurse
Abbott Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2023.02 - Current
Registered Nurse (Primary Care)
Cambridge Health Alliance
2022.03 - 2023.01
Vaccinator Nurse (Temporary)
Boston Public Health Commission
2022.01 - 2022.03
Labor and Delivery nurse
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
2018.12 - 2021.12
Community Health Nurse
Possible -Naya Health Nepal
2018.01 - 2019.02
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences
- Introduction to Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring by AWHONN, 11/01/22
- Basic Life Support and CPR, AHA, 09/05/2024
- Helping Baby Breathe Training, Ministry of Health, Nepal, 01/01/20
- Critical Care Training for Healthworkers for the Management of COVID-19, WHO, Nepal, 05/01/21
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