Santosh Adhikari
Matthews,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Qualified North Carolina Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes. Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with MedSurg and Cardiac telemetry specialty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Union
Charlotte, NC
12.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Register Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley , WV
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Nursing Assistant
Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley , WV
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV08.2017
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Nursing Consultation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
Certification
Register Nurse: North Carolina, License # 322623
BLS Valid through 03/2024
ACLS Valid through 02/2024
NIHSS Valid through 03/2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Union
12.2019 - Current
Register Nurse
Raleigh General Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2019
Nursing Assistant
Raleigh General Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
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