Roopkamal Khera
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL NURSE II
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
2021.07 - Current
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and and peers, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Acted as a primary preceptor for a new intern nurse, as well helping precept other new hires
- Completed spinning babies in unit training, and used techniques to improve NTSV rates on the unit
- Adept at handling different roles required of an L&D nurse, including circulating c-sections, PACU, triage, rover nurse, and high risk antenatal
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
LABOR AND DELIVERY RN
Detroit Medical Center, Hutzel Women's Hospital
2015.10 - 2017.10
- Closely monitored, prepared, and supported patients through the labor process and birth
- Cared for mother/infant dyad following normal vaginal delivery
- Prepared patients for scheduled and emergency cesarean sections, as circulating nurse
- Maintained a culture of safety and vigilance in preventing common pregnancy/delivery-related complications, such as chorioamnionitis, pre-eclampsia, or postpartum hemorrhage
- Monitored fetal heart tones, implemented resuscitative measures, and notified resident physician or attending as needed
- Collaborated with multiple members of the healthcare team, as well as other units, to improve the continuity of care
- Guided nursing students and other students during their clinical rotations in L&D
- Floated to other units, such as high risk OB, triage, mother/baby as needed
- AWHONN intermediate fetal monitoring
- Patient and family education
- Patient advocacy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Labor pain management.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
HCR ManorCare
2013.05 - 2014.05
- Managed care of 15+ non-ambulatory patients with chronic and acute skilled nursing needs on a dynamic sub-acute rehab unit
- Functioned independently, with no direct oversight from manager during shift
- Administered medications, parenteral nutrition, and PEG tube feedings; performed tracheostomy and ostomy care, catheterizations, and woundcare ranging from routine dressing changes to intensive wound vacuums for decubitus ulcers
- Supervised and delegated tasks to ancillary staff; as well as provided guidance on what parameters to report back immediately
- Prioritized needs and responded expeditiously to changes in patient condition
- Coordinated care with healthcare team members; also kept patient and family members updated and involved in the plan of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05.2015
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Athena Career Academy
Sylvania, OH12.2011
Skills
- Phlebotomy and IV insertion
- EMR / EHR: experience with Epic and Cerner
- Urinary catheterization
- Preeclampsia Management/Gestational Diabetes Management
- Breastfeeding support
- Intrapartum and basic postpartum care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Student Precepting
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- Epidural assistance
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Labor support techniques
Certification
- RN95154799, California, Registered Nurse License
- 4704315012, Michigan, Registered Nurse License
- 10/2016, NCC- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- 09/2021, AHA- Basic Life Support
Languages
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE II
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
2021.07 - Current
LABOR AND DELIVERY RN
Detroit Medical Center, Hutzel Women's Hospital
2015.10 - 2017.10
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
HCR ManorCare
2013.05 - 2014.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Athena Career Academy
- RN95154799, California, Registered Nurse License
- 4704315012, Michigan, Registered Nurse License
- 10/2016, NCC- Electronic Fetal Monitoring
- 09/2021, AHA- Basic Life Support
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