NAMUNA KHADKA
Spring,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Harris Health System- LBJ Hospital
04.2025 - Current
- Provide direct care to patients in the SICU, including wound care, IV therapy and ventilator management.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Implement infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Coordinate the implementation of physician orders and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educate family members about the diagnosis, treatment plan, potential risks and complications and post-operative instructions.
- Administer blood transfusions according to hospital policy.
- Assess, monitor and provide nursing care to critically ill patients in SICU.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals such as physical therapists, dieticians and social workers to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
ICU Nurse
Wilkes Barre General Hospital
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided direct patient care in critical and emergency situations.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
ICU Nurse
Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Worked with cardiac patients, providing post-operative care and critical monitoring for heart surgery recovery.
- Assisted in intubation and performed advanced life support procedures such as external pacemaker management and mechanical ventilation.
- Administered medications and interventions as prescribed for managing arrhythmias, post-surgical complications, and heart failure.
ICU Nurse
Patan Academy of Health Sciences (Patan Hospital)
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patient vitals, neurological status, and administered intravenous medications and blood products.
- Assisted in intubation, managed mechanical ventilation, and participated in emergency life-saving interventions.
- Delivered intensive care to patients with multi-system organ failure, trauma, and post-operative complications.
ICU Nurse
Nepal Mediciti
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted in intubation, performed emergency resuscitation, and managed ventilators for critically ill patients.
- Provided continuous monitoring of vital signs, administered medications, and coordinated with the multidisciplinary team to create personalized care plans.
- Delivered critical care in a high-acuity ICU setting, managing patients with a wide range of conditions, including trauma, infections, and post-surgical complications.
- Educated patients and their families on ICU care processes and recovery strategies, ensuring understanding and emotional support.
ICU Nurse
Shree Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Continuously monitored patients’ vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and temperature, making immediate interventions when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications and blood products, ensuring accurate dosages and monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Assisted in invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, and intubation under the supervision of the medical team.
- Managed mechanical ventilation for patients with compromised respiratory function, monitoring for any changes in lung compliance and adjusting ventilator settings accordingly.
ICU Nurse
Neuro Cardio & Multispeciality Hospital Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Delivered expert nursing care to critically ill patients in the Neuro ICU, specializing in conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain hemorrhages, and post-neurosurgical recovery.
- Monitored and assessed neurological status using advanced tools, including the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring.
- Administered sedatives, analgesics, and anti-seizure medications as per protocol while closely monitoring for adverse reactions and maintaining optimal patient safety.
- Provided post-surgical care to brain surgery patients, monitoring for complications such as infection, hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus.
- Coordinated care for patients with intracranial pressure monitoring, ensuring timely interventions to prevent brain herniation or other life-threatening conditions.
Education
Post Basic Bachelor Of Nursing (PBN) - Nursing
Purbanchal University
Biratnagar, Nepal01.2018
Proficiency Certificate Level - Nursing
Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training
Jhapa, Nepal01.2013
School Leaving Certificate -
Koshi Vidya Mandir
Biratnagar, Nepal04-2010
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas, USA- License 1085094 (2022)
- Registered Nurse (RN), Nepal- License 23416 (2014)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Harris Health System- LBJ Hospital
04.2025 - Current
ICU Nurse
Wilkes Barre General Hospital
09.2024 - 04.2025
ICU Nurse
Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre
01.2023 - 07.2024
ICU Nurse
Patan Academy of Health Sciences (Patan Hospital)
08.2021 - 01.2023
ICU Nurse
Nepal Mediciti
12.2018 - 09.2021
ICU Nurse
Shree Hospitals Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 10.2018
ICU Nurse
Neuro Cardio & Multispeciality Hospital Pvt. Ltd.
03.2014 - 07.2016
Proficiency Certificate Level - Nursing
Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training
Post Basic Bachelor Of Nursing (PBN) - Nursing
Purbanchal University
School Leaving Certificate -
Koshi Vidya Mandir