Riya Patel

I work with other nurses, physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, educators, and aides to treat patients under their advised medical regimen.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
• Monitored and managed various cardiac treatments and care interventions with current knowledge of evidence-based practices.
• Cardiac patients involved management of other conditions. I have knowledge of drips, pre-/post-surgical care, wound care, physical impairments, rehabilitation patients, withdrawal monitoring, etc.

I am certified under the state of IL to administer medications, educate patients about their treatment, assist in patient-involved care, nursing care plans, and documentation of assessments and treatments.

• I sit down and speak with patients, their families, or visitors, if allowed, about their concerns, verifying medications, appointments, and mental and physical well-being in comprehendible terminology.
• Identified needs of patients promptly and efficiently.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish patient treatment goals.

I am currently one of the charge nurses on the night shift, working from 1900 to 0700.

• I am tasked with assignments of patients, documenting acuity ratios of staffing to patients.
• Working with the team to ensure that patient technicians and the designated nursing staff maintain constant communication and delegation keeps patient care efficient and safe whilst maintaining a collaborative work environment.
• Ensure that equipment for emergencies is in working order. Task staff during downtime, or emergencies.

I am a preceptor at times for new employees. I ensure they are completing their hiring tasks and are capable of completing nursing duties as they orient on the cardiac telemetry unit.

• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, respiratory rate, temperature, and heart rate.
• Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Assisted with admission procedures such setting up rooms for patients, weight and vitals, appropriate bathroom equipment, storage of personal belonging, ensuring emergency suctions and oxygen was ready and available.
• Exhibited compassionate care and communication to patients and their families.

I was a trained care assistnat at this facility. I was trained under their management to be a care manager, assisting in activities of daily living.

• I worked on the memory and reminiscence unit of the building. I worked with residents who had Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, or any type of short- and long-term memory disorder.

My responsibilities included:

• Laundry services for residents, and meal utensils.
• Cleaning the residents, bathing, and turning them as required. Checking on intake and output.
• Vacuuming the central living area, washing, and cleaning the bathrooms of residents.
• Ensuring the residents remained free of sores, falls, or hazardous surroundings. If there were any injuries or falls, I would escalate them to the designated nurse.

• Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
• Answered, screened, and forwarded incoming phone calls while managing multi-line telephone systems.
• Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, and fax machines, ensuring they were in good working order.
• Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.
• Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
• Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
• Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
• Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.