Pratima Ranabhat
Queens
Summary
Dedicated ICU Registered Nurse with a track record of optimizing patient outcomes and reducing readmissions through comprehensive assessments and targeted interventions. Skilled in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and delivering empathetic, patient-centered care in high-stress environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse – ICU
Bellevue Hospital Center
03.2024 - Current
- Provided optimum patient care and managed ICU cases, ensuring patient safety and effective treatment.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of all relevant information related to patient progress, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through delivery of high-quality nursing care emphasizing empathy, communication, and professionalism.
- Fostered teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care planning and implementation.
- Oversaw patient care processes from admission through discharge or transfer to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse Traveler
RN Express / Bellevue Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient care in diverse settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the facility.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations, employing cultural sensitivity when delivering culturally competent nursing care.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, minimizing adverse reactions or errors.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as diabetes or heart failure using advanced clinical skills gained from continuing education courses.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
RN Express / Mary Manning Walsh Home
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated post-acute patient care and discharge planning, ensuring safe transitions and effective cardiac rehabilitation.
- Assessed patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment strategies accordingly to maximize results.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult rehabilitation processes, fostering a trusting environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop seamless transition plans for patients returning home or transferring to other facilities.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, reducing readmission rates.
- Evaluated therapy equipment effectiveness and suggested improvements to enhance patient care.
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
RN Express / Gouverneur SNF
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed complex chronic cardiac conditions (CHF, AF), aiming to reduce hospital readmissions.
- Managed complex medical conditions including dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and cardiovascular disorders, improving quality of life for elderly residents.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through close monitoring of patients and timely intervention in case of complications.
- Mentored new nurses on the team, fostering a supportive learning environment while promoting adherence to established protocols.
- Championed culture change initiatives that fostered a person-centered approach to eldercare services, enhancing resident satisfaction and care experience.
- Enhanced patient care through comprehensive assessments and individualized care plans, ensuring tailored interventions and improved health outcomes.
- Performed thorough physical assessments, accurately identifying changes in patient condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during end-of-life care, facilitating a dignified transition for all parties involved.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College, CUNY
New York, NY02-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
New York12-2019
Skills
- Service excellence
- Cultural competency
- Patient advocacy
- Critical care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Cardiac monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Emergency interventions
- Complex infusion therapy
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Board Certified Registered Nurse (CCRN), AACN – Expires Dec 2026
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
· Telemetry/ECG Proficiency: Expert in continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring and intervention triggers.
· Hemodynamic Management: Skillfully titrate vasopressors/inotropic for cardiac stability.
· Critical Cardiac Responses: Rapid deployment of ACLS protocols during arrhythmias or arrests.
· ICH Assessment & Neuro-Cardiac Integration: Dual focus on brain and heart patient monitoring.
. Post angiogram/thrombectomy patients: Focused care towards the patients undergoing cerebral angiogram with interventions as well as mechanical thrombectomy
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse – ICU
Bellevue Hospital Center
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
RN Express / Bellevue Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2024
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
RN Express / Mary Manning Walsh Home
04.2021 - 10.2022
Nursing Home Registered Nurse
RN Express / Gouverneur SNF
05.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lehman College, CUNY
Associate of Science - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College, CUNY