PRUTHA N. PATEL
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Patient-centered and compassionate Registered Nurse with a robust background in patient care management and leadership. Proven ability to lead nursing teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes, improve clinical efficiency, and maintain high standards of care. A strong communicator and mentor, fostering a cohesive and collaborative work culture
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Team Lead, Charge Nurse, & Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Medicine Suburban Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Highlighted in the hospital's Magnet story for my Clinical Ladder Project and received Clinical Nurse III status for one year
- Led a team of forty two employees (nurses and technicians) overseeing care of up to 18 patients per shift while coordinating with the nursing leadership, physicians, social work, and other healthcare professionals
- Provided direct care to hospital's first Mpox patient adhering to strict protocols for novel infectious diseases
- Served as a Safety & Quality Council Member, Co-chair of Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program Council, High Reliability Organization Safety Coach, and mobility champion for the unit
- Resolved conflicts between staff members, and between staff and patients/family members
- Created staff assignments balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and efficiently managing hospital resources
- Participated in leadership, multi-interdisciplinary, infection prevention, and skin prevalence rounds
- Implemented High Reliability Organization skills in our daily practice further developing staff and creating a sense of community within the unit
- Assisted unit social worker with discharge planning for some patients (ie
- DME, equipment, transportation)
Staff Nurse
Northshore University Health System
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided direct quality of care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions
- Monitored and communicated patient health status with an interdisciplinary team consisting of nurses and other health care professionals
- Recruited as an acuity board council member
Staff Nurse
Schwab Rehab Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided quality nursing care to a variety of patients (spinal cord injury/traumatic brain injury)
- Acquired training for charge nurse role
Cardiovascular Peripheral Vascular Nurse Residency Intern/Tech
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed nursing tasks such as obtaining vital signs, intake and output, blood draws, blood sugars, and removing peripheral IV/Foley
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, proper positioning, and ambulation
- Acquired practical experience with vascular assisted device and telemetry
- Attended and participated in several cardiac-related classes (Heart/Renal Failure, Transplant Rejection, VAD, & EKG)
- Communicated and collaborated with patients, family members, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals in a timely, effective, and courteous manner
Patient Care Technician
OSF HealthCare
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Performed all necessary patient care tasks such as monitoring vital signs, keeping rooms clutter free, collecting specimens, and other essential nursing care actions
- Provided emotional support, encouragement, and physical assistance for patients going through recovery process
- Precepted prospective candidates to understand the role of patient care technician
- Prepared patient rooms for new admissions as well as return of surgical patients, discharges, and transfers
Certified Nursing Assistant- Student Nurse
North Logan Health Care Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as feeding, showering, oral care, peri/incontinence care, and ambulation
- Observed emotional and physical changes in residents, and reported them to the nurses
- Established good rapport with residents, nursing staff, and families
Physical Therapy Rehab Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Communicated therapy protocols between therapists and patients to increase efficiency and patient satisfaction
- Utilized Electronic Health Records (EHRs) on a daily basis to organize and update patient profiles
- Assisted patient with modalities and exercises to restore body functions, relieve pain, and increase range of motion, strength, and coordination
- Verified insurance policies and explained benefits to effectively assist patient billing
- Acquired practical experience with physical therapy methods and theory in outpatient settings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05.2013
Skills
- Electronic Health Records (EPIC)
- Microsoft Software Applications
- Clinical Assessment/Judgement
- Strong Communication skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving/ Time Management skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Accountability
- Clinical expertise
Credentials
- Registered Nurse License, Maryland, #R252503, 02/01/24, 04/01/26
- Registered Nurse License, Illinois, #041493497, 03/01/22, 08/01/22
- Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI), American Heart Association
Timeline
Nurse Team Lead, Charge Nurse, & Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Medicine Suburban Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2024
Staff Nurse
Northshore University Health System
09.2020 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse
Schwab Rehab Hospital
04.2020 - 09.2020
Cardiovascular Peripheral Vascular Nurse Residency Intern/Tech
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
Patient Care Technician
OSF HealthCare
05.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant- Student Nurse
North Logan Health Care Center
03.2018 - 09.2018
Physical Therapy Rehab Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
01.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology
Drake University
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