Compassionate masters' prepared nursing professional with diversified nursing experience seeking a growth oriented and challenging management position that would provide opportunities for self- growth and responsibilities to contribute towards organization's success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing House Supervisor
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
03.2024 - Current
Collaborated with other departments within the facility to coordinate interdisciplinary care plans for patients.
Promoted teamwork among staff members by providing support, resources and recognition for a job well done.
Conducted regular rounds on nursing units to assess staffing levels, safety protocols and patient satisfaction.
Coordinated communication between departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
Ensured staff compliance with all regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
Managed daily staffing needs including scheduling shifts, managing call-offs and recruiting additional personnel as needed.
Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally.
Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
Conducted shift rounds on patients with central lines and Catheters to facilitate infection control and promote quality care initiatives.
House Supervisor
Research Psychiatric Center
Kansas City, MO
05.2018 - 06.2021
Improved discharge and admission process by establishing effective communication with various departments including administration.
Provided emergency response during shifts.
Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Facilitated appropriate staffing by effective communication and follow up.
With team work, reduced Behavior Response Team calls by 10% by using appropriate intervening strategies to de-escalate before escalation.
Charge Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical/Stroke Comprehensive Care, Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
02.2017 - 05.2018
Facilitated admission and discharge process with collaboration of all team members.
Conducted scheduled rounds on patient and families to assess needs and actively manage them.
Facilitated appropriate staffing, unit supplies, as well as handled patient, staffing, and customer service issues along with appropriate communication to nursing administration.
Monitored implementation of policies and procedures per hospital and unit standards.
Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Registered Nurse/Telemetry
Olathe Medical Center
Olathe, KS
05.2016 - 02.2017
Managed care of patients post, cardiac catheterization and EP procedures.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, and other heart conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
With the collaboration of team, reduced fall rate in the unit.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
10.2005 - 12.2015
Supervised and managed unit and staff as dedicated charge nurse on assigned days.
Initiated and implemented infection control and quality improvement initiatives under guidance of unit manager.
Managed care of telemetry patients, patients on ventilator patients by medication administration, medication titration, proper charting and reporting.
Facilitated care coordination, patient and family education, and quality assurance.
Precepted and trained 2 new nurses and 2 graduate nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Reduced infection rate by firmly implementing and supervising staff hand washing techniques.
Nurse
Registered Nurse ER, Joseph Regional Medical Center
New Jersey
10.2004 - 06.2005
Triaged pediatric & adult population in short stay unit and main emergency room.
Assessed patients upon arrival in triage, assigned priority, initiated treatment process as needed.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Registered Nurse/Sister Grade II
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, India
09.1996 - 08.2004
OB/GYN, Neonatal Nursery:
Managed patients with eclampsia, pre and post cesarean section, pregnant women in first and second stage of labor, during normal vaginal delivery process, and post-delivery.
Managed patient care: pre and post cardiac catheterization and EP procedures.ist with neonatal resuscitation if needed...
Managed care of patients on ventilators.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, and rehabilitation.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients going through labor process.
Intensive Cardiac Coronary Unit (ICCU):
Managed patient care: pre and post cardiac catheterization and EP procedures
Monitored medication/IV drips and titrated.
Assisted with cardiac resuscitations as needed.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Clinical Instructor/ Educator
Guru Nanak Mission Hospital
Banga, Punjab, India
06.1996 - 09.1996
Taught Fundamentals of Nursing and Psychology to 40 nursing students.
Trained and supervised nursing students in ICU and ER.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Education
Masters - Nursing, Organizational Leadership
University of Kansas Medical Center
2014
Baccalaureate - Nursing
Punjab University
Chandigarh, India, India
1996
Skills
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
Proactive team player, helper, and motivator
Multilingual
Staff Supervision and staff need identification
Critical Care Nursing
Expert in working with diverse patient population
Hard working, result oriented, determined, and dedicated
Highly experienced in all aspects of nursing process, and familiar with nursing practices, standards, and protocols
Unflappable" during emergencies
Excellent working knowledge of computers, Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point and use of social media/internet
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and people skills
Staff Management, education, training and mentoring, and team building, hiring and recruitment, leadership and profit improvements
Quality Improvement
Certification
BLS
ACLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing House Supervisor
Providence Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
House Supervisor
Research Psychiatric Center
05.2018 - 06.2021
Charge Registered Nurse
Medical Surgical/Stroke Comprehensive Care, Research Medical Center
02.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse/Telemetry
Olathe Medical Center
05.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
10.2005 - 12.2015
Nurse
Registered Nurse ER, Joseph Regional Medical Center
10.2004 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse/Sister Grade II
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
09.1996 - 08.2004
Clinical Instructor/ Educator
Guru Nanak Mission Hospital
06.1996 - 09.1996
Masters - Nursing, Organizational Leadership
University of Kansas Medical Center
Baccalaureate - Nursing
Punjab University
BLS
ACLS
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