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Pooja Patel

Glen Allen,VA

Summary

Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed nurse practitioner student with nine years of extensive nursing experience, pursuing a role in cardiology. Eager to contribute personalized care, support, and focused attention to patients within a dynamic clinical environment, while fostering continuous professional development and learning as a dedicated healthcare provider.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Coordinator RN Arrhythmia Care Unit

Chippenham and Johnston Willis Hospital
01.2021 - Current
  • Provides skilled nursing care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias and cardiovascular diseases
  • Administers sedation to patients undergoing transesophageal echocardiograms and direct current cardioversions
  • Prepares patients for surgery, educates patients and family members on surgical procedures including cardiac catheterization, transesophageal echocardiogram, stress test, pacemaker placement, direct current cardioversion, and cardiac ablations
  • Knowledgeable in identifying arrhythmias and ischemic changes on EKG
  • Provides leadership guidance to all staff and maintains operational and clinical standards.

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float

Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Managed care of patients in various units, such as IMCU, trauma, cardiac step-down, progressive care, and COVID-19
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Virginia Urology
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • Recovered patients undergoing urologic and urogynecological procedures
  • Maintained patient airway, monitored vitals, and assessed surgical site
  • Communicated change in patient status to Physician, Anesthesiologist, and CRNA
  • Educated clients and families of post-operative instructions, complications, preventative measures, and medication administration.

Registered Nurse, IMCU

Bon Secours St Mary’s Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Provided skilled nursing care to critically ill patients and their families
  • Titration and management of antihypertensive and anticoagulant medications
  • Trained and cared for patients post cardiac catheterization, CABG, cardiac ablations, and pacemaker placement
  • Maintained role as charge nurse while simultaneously managing full patient load.

Registered Nurse

Keystone Health and Rehab
07.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provided age and culturally-specific patient-centered care in a rehabilitative setting
  • Organized and delivered care for multiple patient care assignments within a 226-bed facility
  • Administered prescribed medications, treatments, and wound care as directed by a supervising physician
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans
  • Assessed and coordinated patient discharge needs with members of the healthcare team.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, FNP -

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Chicago
07.2020

Associate in Applied Science Nursing -

Altierus Career College
Henderson, NV
01.2014

Skills

  • Cardiac and Primary Care
  • Nursing Staff Leadership
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Disease Prevention Education
  • Care Plan Development
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Medical Charting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Active Listening
  • Sound Judgement

Certification

  • RN Multi-State Privilege, 0001268585, 02/24
  • ACLS, 02/25
  • BLS, 02/25

Accomplishments

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Affiliations

  • Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses


Timeline

Clinical Coordinator RN Arrhythmia Care Unit

Chippenham and Johnston Willis Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float

Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse, PACU

Virginia Urology
06.2018 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse, IMCU

Bon Secours St Mary’s Hospital
03.2017 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse

Keystone Health and Rehab
07.2016 - 03.2017

Master of Science in Nursing, FNP -

Chamberlain University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University

Associate in Applied Science Nursing -

Altierus Career College

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