Nina Kumar

• Led multidisciplinary peer review and patient safety initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in clinical quality.
• Collaborated with physicians and leadership to implement targeted quality enhancements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Presented quality findings to executive leadership, fostering a culture of safety.
• Investigated adverse events, identifying systemic opportunities for improvement and risk reduction.

• Provided evidence-based care within a 16-bed telemetry unit focused on post-cardiac recovery.
• Ensured compliance with quality metrics through effective teamwork and clear communication, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
• Collaborated with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to reinforce safety protocols, ensuring high standards of patient care.

• Conducted survey inspections and clinical evaluations of healthcare facilities to ensure strict compliance with federal (Medicare/Medicaid) and state licensing laws.
• Reviewed program materials for compliance with state health regulations.
• Prepared detailed reports on evaluation findings and recommendations.

● Delivered critical care for high-acuity medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurologic ICU patients, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. ● Developed and managed specialized care plans for post-cardiothoracic surgery patients requiring CRRT, Impella, and IABP therapies, enhancing recovery and stability.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies for critically ill patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

● Administered advanced interventions for complex critical care patients using ECMO, CRRT, Impella, IABP, EVDs, and mechanical ventilation. Led as Charge Nurse, Rapid Response/Code Blue RN, and ICU Preceptor, delivering decisive leadership and mentoring to staff. ● Co-founded and chaired the ICU Unit Based Council, driving initiatives that enhanced team communication and psychological safety. ● Provided bedside education on specialized ICU devices, collaborating with providers to effectively manage evidence-based care pathways.

• Monitored patient vitals and recorded critical data for physician review.
• Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy for ICU patients.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.

• Delivered progressive care for medically complex telemetry patients, conducting continuous physical assessments and administering precise medication titration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Administered medications to patients following established protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.