Manju Bastian
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Senior Community,Asbury Heights
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Symbiosis Center For Distance Education
Pune02-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College Of Nursing Manipal, India
Manipal, India12-2001
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Case Management
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Chart Updating
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Taking Vitals
- Family Education
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Discharge
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Licensed RN
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient Relations
- Patient Assessments
- Follow-Up Calls
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Medication and IV Administration
Certification
- BLS and ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Senior Community,Asbury Heights
07.2023 - Current
MBA - Marketing
Symbiosis Center For Distance Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College Of Nursing Manipal, India
- BLS and ACLS
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