Sandhya Adhikari
Irving
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with hands-on experience across medical-surgical, orthopedic, and long-term care settings. Skilled in post-operative care, wound management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse | Med Surg Ortho
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
Carrollton, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for post-operative orthopedic patients, including total joint replacement, fracture repairs, spinal surgeries & trauma cases.
- Assessed, monitored & managed patient conditions, pain control, wound care, neurovascular status & mobility progression.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, blood products & treatments per physician orders & evidence-based protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists & case managers to coordinate care & discharge planning.
- Educated patients & families on post-operative recovery, mobility precautions, medication management & home care instructions to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Executed rapid response protocols & emergency interventions for acute patient conditions.
- Performed comprehensive wound assessments; provided wound care for surgical incisions, pressure injuries, traumatic wounds & diabetic ulcers in collaboration with wound care specialists.
- Managed post-operative drains including Hemovac, Jackson-Pratt & wound drainage systems to ensure optimal healing and prevent complications.
- Assisted patients with early mobilization, fall prevention strategies & rehabilitation goals in collaboration with physical & occupational therapy.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care & discharge planning to facilitate safe transitions to home health, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the EHR & ensured compliance with quality, safety & infection-control standards.
Registered Nurse
Bear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Grapevine, Texas
05.2024 - Current
- Administered scheduled medications via oral, IV, IM & G-Tube routes and monitored patient response to treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control and wound care standards, promoting patient safety and recovery.
- Performed IV canalization, urinary catheterization, and peripheral/midline/PICC line care; monitored for infiltration and infection.
- Maintained adherence to infection control and wound care standards of practice.
- Performed G-tube care and feeding; provided colostomy and urostomy care.
- Built strong therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members, fostering trust and communication.
Registered Nurse
Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital
Bhaktapur, Nepal
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV & intramuscular routes, monitoring patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients, facilitating tailored treatment plans for various conditions.
- Provided pre-operative education, obtained patient consent, and prepared patients for surgical procedures.
- Performed post-operative wound dressing and monitored for changes, notifying physicians of any issues.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital
Bhaktapur, Nepal01.2018
Skills
- Medical-Surgical & Orthopedic Nursing
- Post-Operative & Patient Assessment
- Medication administration
- IV management
- Wound Care & Dressing
- Pain Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Colostomy & Urostomy Care
- Urinary Catheterization
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- G-Tube Feeding & Care
- Line care management
- Infection control
- Electronic records management
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Nepal (2018)
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing (2024)
- First Aid Certification (2024)
- Basic Life Support – BLS (2024)
LANGUAGES
English
Nepali
Hindi
Timeline
Registered Nurse | Med Surg Ortho
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2020
Diploma in Nursing -
Nagarik Community Teaching Hospital