Maya Varkey
Richmond,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and patient focused Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with proven strengths in acute patient care and patient advocacy. Displays an exceptional aptitude to deliver positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment while simultaneously building productive relationships. Known for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as maintaining accurate and efficient documentation. Knowledgeable Acute Care NP possesses detailed understanding of principles, methods and procedures. Develops custom treatment plans to assist diagnosis and treatment. Detail-oriented approach to assessing patient need to present problem resolution aims.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Methodist Healthcare
Houston, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss complex cases with other providers involved in the care of the patient.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly and followed up with appropriate action when indicated.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Ordered diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, MRIs, and lab work as needed for diagnosis and treatment.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Pulmonary Critical Care
UTMB Galveston
Galveston, Texas
12.2019 - Current
- Complete comprehensive health history, physical examinations, establish diagnosis and treatment of acute and acute on chronic illness with a focus on health promotion for patients with pulmonary issues and multipole co-morbidities
- Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify patient's clinical problems and health care needs
- Prescribe pharmacologic, and other forms of treatment or related therapeutic procedures
- Manage a variety of critical care conditions such as Covid Pneumonia, ARDS, sepsis, septic shock, CHF exacerbation, urinary tract infections, asthma exacerbation, stroke, cardiac conditions, and patients awaiting cardiac intervention for ablation or a pacemaker
- Emerging skills include the insertion of arterial and central lines, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, and paracentesis
- Consult and collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to integrate the patient's care in the outpatient setting and to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes
- Evaluate patient outcomes to prevent future re-admissions.
Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
St. Luke's Hospital
Houston, Texas
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Demonstrate clinical excellence managing patients with a variety of critical conditions, including LVAD, IABP, complicated aneurysm repairs, ECMO, CABG, and heart, kidney and lung transplant
- Manage titration of intravenous critical drips based on critical care guidelines and invasive hemodynamic monitoring values
- Recognize clinical changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions with concise communication of assessment and plan of care to physician
- Provide therapeutic listening, emotional support and education to patients while providing compassionate care.
Registered Nurse / Trauma-Surgical ICU / Level One
Bentaub Hospital
Houston, Texas
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Provide quality care to critically ill patients through the implementation of evidence-based nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions, and ongoing evaluation
- Assisted in the stabilization of critical patients by performing mass blood product transfusion and fluid resuscitation, titration of intravenous critical drips based on critical care guidelines and invasive hemodynamic monitoring values
- Skillfully respond in urgent situations with appropriate and timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical / Emergency Department
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Triage and utilize evidence-based nursing treatment plans to ensure positive outcomes while fostering a healing and safe environment
- Collaborate with health professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Demonstrate critical thinking with the ability to remain calm and act swiftly in emergent situations.
Registered Nurse
Ballard Respiratory Care Centre
Des Plaines, Illinois
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Work closely with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver quality care and ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Encourage socialization and provide therapeutic listening and emotional support to patients while providing compassionate care
- Fulfill duties of mentor and clinical resource to staff.
Registered Nurse
Harmony Nursing Home
Chicago, Illinois
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Provide evidence-based care to patients and families with sensitivity and respect to their expectations, age, cultural and individual needs
- Demonstrate clinical excellence in rehabilitation, hospice, TPN, maintenance of peripheral, midline, and PICC lines, tracheostomies, colostomies, GT/PEG feedings, and management of wound vacutainer therapy.
Education
Master of Science -
Walden University
02.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Group of Colleges
12.2002
Skills
- Central Line Placement
- Arterial line Placement
- Lumbar Puncture
- Paracentesis
- EKG interpretations
- Computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, and EMR
- Advanced assessment skills and strong clinical judgment as a Nurse Practitioner
- Ventilator Management
- Suturing, stapling, skin adhesive, I & D of abscesses, and wound care management
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnostic Testing
- Treatment Planning
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Treatment Plan Development
- Experienced Preceptor
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Medical Chart Management
Affiliations
- American Nurses Credentialing Center AGACNP-NC, issued 05/2019, current
- American Heart Association, BLS and ACLS, both current
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, CCRN, current
Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse, State of Texas, issued 06/2019, current
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, issued 03/2013, current
- DEA License, issued 12/2019, current
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Methodist Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Pulmonary Critical Care
UTMB Galveston
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular Recovery Unit
St. Luke's Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse / Trauma-Surgical ICU / Level One
Bentaub Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical / Emergency Department
Swedish Covenant Hospital
07.2012 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Ballard Respiratory Care Centre
08.2011 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Harmony Nursing Home
07.2010 - 08.2011
Master of Science -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science -
Group of Colleges
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