NEHA SINGH

Develop patient Care Plans for a census of >100 patients including Assessments, Evaluations and Nursing Diagnoses:

• Perform comprehensive Oasis assessments at admit, Recertification, Resumption post hospital or rehab stay and Discharge, ongoing Skilled nursing visits, Case managing Skilled Therapy visits, aide visits per each Plan Of Care, LVN and CNA supervision and monitor Quality of Service.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Determine individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
• Provide physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
• Coordinate with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
• Document patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
• Assess patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
• Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
• Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

Worked as a Telemetry Nurse in the Cardio-Thoracic unit. Provided independent care to patients with chronic conditions using procedures like

• EKG rhythm interpretation,
• Catheterization,
• Feeding tubes,
• IV fluid and drips like Heparin, Insulin, Cardene
• Responsible for supervising and managing PCT's and LVNs for driving appropriate patient care. Also, responsible for care coordination and critical care management.

Worked with a preceptor on a Pulmonary unit in Kennestone Hospital. Provided education on the :

• use of incentive spirometer use to the patients, did vital signs
• assessment of respiratory function in COPD, atelectasis patient’s,
• administered medications via oral, IM, SQ routes, administered feedings through NG,PEG tube

• Served low- income and medically underserved patients,
• supported the Lead Nurse Practitioner in providing evidence based practice care, provided teaching on an everyday basis to patients with morbid obesity, uncontrolled diabetes, HIV and other comorbidities.

• Helped expecting moms achieve a healthy pregnancy and delivery, was involved in
• teaching basic infant care skills such as feeding, bathing and diapering, provided education and support with breastfeeding

Provided family centered care to pediatric patients with RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchitis, and Sickle Cell Anemia achieve good pain control and health status

• Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
• Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition
• Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients
• Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection
• Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records
• Created educational materials for staff and patients
• Implemented and monitored infection control protocols