Nisha George

• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, treatments, nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle modifications.
• Attended conferences, workshops, seminars related to APRN Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist topics for professional development purposes.
• Initiated referrals to specialty services when necessary to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
• Maintained current knowledge base through continuing education programs related to APRN Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist roles and responsibilities.
• Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
• Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
• Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient care and outcomes accurately.
• Conducted physical examinations to make tentative diagnoses and treat patients.
• Assessed patient pain levels, implementing appropriate pain management techniques.
• Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
• Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.

• Provided direct patient care in a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients based on clinical assessment, diagnosis, and individual needs.
• Collaborated with physicians to develop evidence-based protocols for patient care.
• Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, treatments, nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle modifications.
• Performed comprehensive health assessments including physical exams, psychosocial assessments, advanced diagnostic testing interpretation.
• Initiated referrals to specialty services when necessary to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
• Created detailed documentation of all patient encounters according to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Reviewed case histories and lab results prior to determining an appropriate plan of care.
• Monitored patient progress throughout the course of treatment while providing support and guidance.
• Attended conferences, workshops, seminars related to APRN Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist topics for professional development purposes.

• Cared for patients in a 26- bed intensive care unit supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
• Provided care for critically ill adult patients with traumatic injuries and life threatening illnesses leading to GI bleeding, septic shock and cardiogenic shock
• Cared for patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.

Completed 720 hours of clinical rotation at Texas Health Resources, Plano in the following specialties/ Departments

Internal Mdicine

Nephrology

Critical Care Medicine

Neurosurgery

• Conducted in depth patient interviews, reviewed patient medical histories.
• Documented patient medical history, physical examination findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment plan in EPIC system, and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
• Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
• Performed physical exams, placed central lines, and performed intubation under the guidance of the preceptor.
• Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
• Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.

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• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.