Sama Maharjan
Revere,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 plus years of experience in medical/surgical-tele and neurology nursing in Nepal and Massachusetts. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
- Assessed, planned, and implemented care for patients with neurological disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Assessing and developing nursing care plan for stroke patients as per NIHSS.
- Monitored neurological status, performed neurologic assessments, and interpreted diagnostic tests to evaluate patient progress and response to treatment.
- Administered medications, including antiepileptic drugs and thrombolytics, and monitored for adverse reactions or complications.
- Monitored patients with neurological conditions, including epilepsy, brain injuries, and other neurologic disorders on continuous electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring
- Provided patient and family education regarding neurological conditions, treatment options, and symptom management strategies.
- Collaborated with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and facilitate patient transitions across the care continuum.
- Administering IV fluids, blood products, TPN, and narcotics and properly monitoring for side effects or any adverse reactions
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Precepted and supervised new nurses and student nurses
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments as charge nurse.
Medical/surgical-Tele Nurse
Brigham And Women Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Provide direct patient care for medical/surgical and telemetry patients, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and telemetry readings, promptly identifying and responding to changes in patient status.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as prescribed, maintaining accurate documentation and medication reconciliation.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans, promoting patient comfort and well-being.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, medication regimens, and post-discharge care instructions.
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse
Courtyard Nursing Care Center
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Used PointClickCare as EMR
- Understanding of the general treatment plan
- Coordinated plan of care with the resident and their family
- Delivered coordinates nursing care of assigned unit.
CNA
Boston Medical Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted patient with ADLs like bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, feeding
- Preserved patients’ dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering, and bathing
- Observed patients, charting, and reported changes in their condition
- Helped to transfer the patient
- Assisted with preparation, serving and clean up at mealtime
- Monitored, recorded, and reported the vital signs
- Performed EKG test
- Performed glucose monitoring test.
Staff Nurse
Kist Medical College and Teaching Hospital
04.2011 - 11.2016
- Worked with healthcare team to measure and record vital signs like blood pressure, temperature, pulse and weight and to maintain accurate, detailed reports of the patients
- Provided direct quality nursing care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating the patients
- Plan and provided the intensive care according to the priority needs of critical patients
- Set up and monitor invasive/ non-invasive equipment such as mechanical ventilator, defibrillator, infusion pump and syringe pump
- Assisted doctors with various procedures like intubation, central venous line insertion, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, and Kidney biopsies
- Manage life support equipment, administer IV fluids and medications
- Listened and communicated effectively with patients, family members, and medical staff
- Prepared the patient for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL02.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nepal Institute of Medical Science And Technology
Nepal08.2010
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care and patient assessment
- Compassion and Team player
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- EMR Systems (Epic)
- Seizure Management
- Fluent in Nepali, Hindi, English
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - expires in 03/16/2026
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Medical/surgical-Tele Nurse
Brigham And Women Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
09.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Boston Medical Center
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Courtyard Nursing Care Center
03.2019 - 03.2019
CNA
Boston Medical Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
Kist Medical College and Teaching Hospital
04.2011 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nepal Institute of Medical Science And Technology
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