Rajasri (Raji) Gupta
Astoria,NY
Summary
Compassionate and driven nurse who believes in teamwork, collaboration and providing exceptional care to all with over 10 years experience in the healthcare field. Experienced in working in fast-paced environments and thrives under pressure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions, cared for patients experiencing acute traumas (i.e. strokes, cardiac arrests, gunshot wounds).
- Administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition in busy emergency room setting.
- As charge nurse, implemented safety protocols by performing rounds throughout the ER unit ensuring proper equipment functioning, safety measures are met and provided leadership support ensuring adequate staffing levels are maintained.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston , MA
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, chest tube placement.
- Performed comprehensive assessments and accurately documentation of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions (i.e. medical, surgical, SAFE/SAVI, intoxication, and psych patients) in a high-volume emergency department.
- Provided exceptional care to patients at the peak of COVID-19.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updated team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Norwalk Hospital Credit Union
Norwalk , CT
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked on a medical, surgical unit with a focus on orthopedic/neurology patients and joint replacement unit taking up to 8 patients simultaneously.
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, functional mobility, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Worked as charge RN and vice president of unit based council implementing department goals and new processes and standards for inpatient care.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk , CT
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures such as wound dressing changes and suture removal.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems, taking blood glucose levels, height and weight measurements and performed EKGs.
- Assisted with positioning patients, application of orthopedic splints and dressings, measured and fit crutches and canes, educated patients on proper crutch and cane ambulation.
- Maintained a clean environment in the Emergency Department by cleaning equipment after use and restocking supplies when necessary.
- Performed venipuncture and collected samples for lab testing including urine specimens, throat cultures, sputum specimens, and stool specimens.
- Assisted with resuscitation and emergency airway procedures.
Patient Care Advocate
Norwalk Hospital
Norwalk , CT
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, social workers, family members, and other stakeholders in the patient's care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and families and developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming and Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Patient Care Assistant
Stamford Hospital
Stamford , CT
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Monitored homicidal, suicidal,, confused and/or agitated patients to ensure safety and intervened when necessary.
- Obtained vital signs and documented in an observation report every 15 minutes on an eight to twelve hour shift.
- Provided companionship through conversation and activities appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients and assisted in the transfer of patients from beds to wheelchairs or gurneys.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV06-2018
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT08-2014
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- Thorough and detailed documentation, experience with EPIC and Cerner
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strong Clinical Judgment/critical thinking
- Excellent IV placement skills
Certification
- BLS, ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mount Sinai Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Massachusetts General Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Norwalk Hospital Credit Union
10.2018 - 01.2021
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Norwalk Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2016
Patient Care Advocate
Norwalk Hospital
12.2014 - 05.2016
Patient Care Assistant
Stamford Hospital
07.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Allied Health Sciences
University of Connecticut
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