Nisha Nair
Wake Forest
Summary
Compassionate nurse with nearly 14 years of diverse experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Known for a strong ethical foundation, professionalism, and courteous demeanor while maintaining composure in high-pressure situations. Collaborative team player who fosters positive working relationships, complemented by excellent clinical knowledge and sound judgment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance contributions to top-tier healthcare practices effectively.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
UNC - Pain Management clinic
12.2024 - Current
- Provide exceptional care for patients suffering from acute and chronic pain related to several health conditions including cancer patients and orthopedic patients.
- Assist patients in triaging, taking vital signs, insertion of PIV if needed for pain procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment protocols and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress to ensure accuracy in treatment adjustments.
- Educated patients on pain management strategies, medication usage, and self-care techniques.
- Assists providers in opening sterile field instruments for spinal and non-spinal pain procedures prior to starting the procedure.
- Perform time outs and safety check and consent verification prior to the procedure and assist providers with any sterile equipment needed during the sterile procedures.
- Ensures safety of patients during procedures by frequent checking of vital signs and cardiac monitoring.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Assist in any incoming or outgoing calls to patients and relay messages to the appropriate provider in timely manner for effective communication and safe patient care.
- Perform weekly narcotic checks and medication counts in the pyxis.
- Perform weekly checks on needed procedural and non-procedural supplies.
- Assist in nursing visits for pain pump refills of pain medication in a sterile manner.
- Assists in the clinic side to triage patients, performing narcotic pills and patch count during their visit.
- Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies and educational offerings via Webex or in person meetings.
- Act as a preceptor and assist in development of other staff.
- Act as a team leader or in charge to delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed staff in the delivery of efficient patient care.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinic operations and patient satisfaction levels.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices within pain management settings.
- Administered patient assessments and developed individualized care plans for pain management.
Clinical Nurse II
Vallbona Health Center Family Practice and Pediatrics (Harris County Community Clinic)
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Established in accomplishing goal of improving community health by health screenings physical and mental, promoting self-care among individuals and families especially for high-risk patients and those with infectious disease.
- Provided educational information and handouts about health topics on each visit such as controlling blood pressure, diabetes, colon cancer, and preventing STDs.
- Actively participated as a blood pressure champion in the clinic by taking vital signs, reporting high blood pressure to the providers immediately, taking prompt action if patient have symptoms associated with hypertension including giving on site available blood pressure medication as per order, calling 911 and transferring patient to Emergency care if needed.
- Provided in-service education and training in monthly staff meetings on importance of checking blood pressure and techniques on accurately measuring blood pressure. Performed weekly audits on co-workers on skills of measuring blood pressure, attended Webex meeting quarterly to get updates on controlling high blood pressure initiatives.
- Ensured 7 rights of medication administration upon giving medication, administering intramuscular and subcutaneous vaccines for safe patient care practices.
- Assisted in developing and implementing care plans in conjunction with other healthcare professionals.
- Performed Strep test, Influenza test, COVID 19 test during pandemic for ensuring effective patient care on pediatric and adult populations.
- Administered all the childhood immunizations to pediatric patients on timely basis, checking online state registry for accuracy of vaccines, also given adult immunizations, monitored, assessed and accurately reported to providers for any adverse reactions from vaccines.
- Provided educational materials that emphasize influenza and pneumococcal vaccines and other required vaccines in the clinic.
- Maintained proper storage and handling of vaccines as per Vaccine for Children and Adult State Health Department policy and procedures.
- Performed end of the month vaccine inventory.
- Performed vision, hearing and growth and development screenings in pediatric populations.
- Performed 12 lead EKG on both pediatric and adult patients.
- Assisted in performing procedures in adult populations common to professional practice for e.g.: knee injections, skin tag removal, well woman exams.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and rapid assessment of acute physical problems and response to health emergencies as being part of the STAT team in the clinic as a team player collaborating with providers, if needed calling 911 and transfer to Emergency care.
- I am proficient in electronic health record management and telehealth services.
- Provided exceptional direct care and telehealth care by fostering strong communication skills with patients and healthcare teams.
- Advocated for patients' needs by coordinating referrals to specialists and community resources for comprehensive care.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining safe and sterile environment for patients and staff.
- Improved team efficiency by mentoring new nurses, sharing expertise and fostering supportive work environment.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment strategies.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals with knowledge to take charge of their health.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
Registered Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2012 - 10.2019
- Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and judgement in delivery of care and management of cancer patients by monitoring any side effects from chemotherapy, monitoring their daily lab values to prevent tumor lysis syndrome, cardiac complications, respiratory complications, neurological complications etc.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported on each patient’s status, improving outcomes.
- Interfaced with patients to establish individual needs and advocate for treatments and therapies in alignment with personal beliefs.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Planned in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures, involved as a skin champion for out unit-based pressure ulcer prevention service by performing weekly skin assessments and audits.
- Cared for patient with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease and Gastrointestinal bleeds.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, COPD, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare systems and care plans by providing educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Participated in hospital wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
- Tested glucose and administered subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, inserted foley catheters, drained Denver catheters, changed central line dressings.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Given chemotherapy, CAR-T cell infusion, blood products etc.
- Evaluated risks and responded to issues to foster a safe patient care by monitoring physical and neurological complications from CAR-T cell infusion, adverse reactions from chemotherapy, blood products etc.
- Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
- Managed and maintained accurate patient records to optimize continuum of care.
- Updated providers of patient test results, status changes, medication administered and other relevant information to assist with developing individual care plans.
- Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
- Collaborated with providers to plan post-treatment home care. Analyzed feedback to devise improvements resulting in increased patient safety, better workplace atmosphere and enhance patient service.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization for patients.
Education
BSN - Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A & M University
TX01.2011
Skills
- Registered nurse with North Carolina license
- Basic life support certification
- Focused patient care
- Skilled in medication and IV delivery
- PIV insertion, port access
- Chemotherapy Treatment and Central line care
- Adult and pediatric vaccine delivery
- Strep test, Flu test, COVID 19 test
- Efficient sample handling and documentation
- Indwelling Catheter and wound care (pressure sore, surgical wounds)
- Patient care coordination
- Comprehensive care planning
- Quality control expertise
- Continuous quality assessment
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient intake and discharge
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Accurate medical recordkeeping
- Family engagement strategies
- Pediatric patient management
- Acute care management
- Experience with bladder scanning
- Vision and hearing screening
- Diabetes care coordination
- Expertise in cardiac monitoring
- Clinical point of care testing
- Ambulatory patient care
- Accurate health information tracking
- Effective phone triage and documentation
- Disease management expertise
- Timely vital signs assessment
- Infection safety protocols
- Patient care planning
- Electronic health record management
- Support for women's health exams
- Assisting in sterile spinal, epidural procedures, joints, shoulder, knee injections
- Team leadership
- Diagnostic testing procedures
- Oncology patient care
- Health promotion
- Call prioritization
- Process optimization
- Problem-solving skills
- Thorough patient assessments
- Strategic decision-making
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensed in North Carolina
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II
UNC - Pain Management clinic
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Nurse II
Vallbona Health Center Family Practice and Pediatrics (Harris County Community Clinic)
11.2019 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2012 - 10.2019
BSN - Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A & M University