Nikhiya Binu
Lake Hiawatha,New Jersey
Summary
A compassionate and detail-oriented nursing professional with over 2,300 hours of direct patient care experience. Proficient in emergency medical services and patient assessment, with a strong foundation in clinical settings. Adept at providing seamless care under pressure while maintaining clear communication to ensure optimal outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Palisades Medical Center
North Bergen, New Jersey
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as IV insertion and NG tube insertion ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Skilled in rapid assessment, trauma care, and critical decision-making in high-pressure environments.
- Strong ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced, high-stress situations.
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Plus Ambulance Service
Hackensack, NJ
09.2020 - 01.2025
- Provide safe and efficient patient transport between medical facilities, ensuring continuous monitoring and stabilization during transit
- Perform patient assessments, obtain vital signs, and administer basic life support (BLS) care as needed
- Communicate with dispatch, healthcare teams, and families to ensure seamless patient handoff and updates
- Maintain detailed patient care reports (PCRs) and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
North Brunswick, New Jersey05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey06.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- EMR Charting
- NG Tube Insertion
- Urinary Catheter Insertion
- Wound Dressing
- Medication Administration
- Caregiver Support
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Electronic Record Keeping
- Dietary Support
- ADL Assistance
- Fracture stabilization
- Airway management
- Seizure management
- Scene safety
- Behavioral emergencies
- Obstetric emergencies
- Splinting techniques
- Physical stamina
- Stroke recognition
- Trauma management
- Multitasking and organization
- Radio Communication
- EKG interpretation
- IV insertion
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
Volunteer Experience
Emergency Medical Technician, Rockaway Neck First Aid Squad, Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, September 2015- January 2023
- Assess patient condition (e.g. checking vitals, conducting basic medical assessments).
- Provide medical emergency care (e.g. administering oxygen, controlling bleeding, stabilizing fractures)., Perform CPR and advanced airway management if needed.
- Administer medications such as albuterol, nitroglycerine, aspirin, epinephrine as needed.
- Transport patients to facilities while monitoring their condition., Assist in trauma care (e.g. bleed control, c-spine stabilization, splinting injuries).
- Assist patients with breathing, heart attack problems or stroke using specialized equipment (e.g. defibrillator, oxygen).
Clinical Responsibilities
- Administered Subq, IM, IV, PO medication under supervision.
- Observe and assess patients conditions.
- Assist with personal hygiene and mobility.
- Assist in medical procedures such as catheterization and wound care.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Learn and practice infection control measures.
Activities
Trips Officer, MedLife (Seton Hall University Club), 08/17, 12/17
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Palisades Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Care Plus Ambulance Service
09.2020 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seton Hall University
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