Sarita Sharma
Bedford,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 10 + years of diverse clinical experience, including 2 years of high-acuity medical Intensive care unit. Experienced to work effectively in fast-paced environments, prioritize tasks, and make sound clinical judgment in high-pressure situations.
Adept in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy and meticulous clinical documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered
Baylor University Medical Center( Medical ICU)
Dallas, TX
09.2024 - Current
- Manage comprehensive care for critically ill patients presenting with multi-organ failure, ARDS, Septic-Shock, Cardiogenic shock and complex metabolic disorders in a 40-bed Level I trauma facility.
- Experienced in invasive hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines, CVP, and pulmonary artery catheter with titration of vasoactive medications such as Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Epinephrine, Dobutamine, Angiotensin.
- Care for patients requiring CRRT and other advanced life-support therapies such as massive transfusions.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients and interpret ABGs to evaluate oxygenation and ventilation.
- Recognize and respond rapidly to acute hemodynamic and respiratory deprivation.
- Assist with and manage patients undergoing intubation, Central /arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, and bedside procedures.
- Serve as a resource for emergency response, code situations, and complex ICU care.
- Provide post-cardiac arrest care including targeted temperature management.
Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center (Medical/Surgical Unit)
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to diverse adult medical-surgical patients in a high acuity hospital setting.
- Performed focused assessments, monitored changes in patient condition and communicated concerns promptly to the interdisciplinary team.
- Administered medications, blood products, IV therapies, and managed complex wound care.
- Coordinated care of patients with multiple comorbidities from admission through discharge.
- Responded to acute changes in patient status and participated in rapid response and emergency interventions.
- Provided patient and family education regarding medications, treatments, and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurse Group Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment protocols, safety, and ongoing care needs.
Registered Nurse
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (Dialysis Unit)
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Provided inpatient hemodialysis for critically ill and medically complex patients with acute and chronic renal failure.
- Delivered dialysis care for renal transplant patients, including pre and post transplant treatment and monitoring.
- Performed and monitored therapeutic plasma exchange for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Managed dialysis vascular access including AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous dialysis catheters.
- Monitored hemodynamic status , laboratory values, fluid balance, and electrolyte changes throughout treatment.
- Recognized and managed dialysis-related complications, including hypotension, bleeding, and adverse treatment reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maharajgung Nursing Campus
Kathmandu, Nepal09-2010
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Vasoactive and sedative medication infusion and titration
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Sepsis identification and management
- Continuous Renal replacement therapy
- Cardiac and telemetry monitoring
- Patient education
Certification
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Advances Cardiovascular Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life support
Timeline
Registered
Baylor University Medical Center( Medical ICU)
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center (Medical/Surgical Unit)
01.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurse Group Inc.
11.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (Dialysis Unit)
01.2012 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Akron
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maharajgung Nursing Campus
Leadership and professional Involvement
Secretary, Unit-Based Shared Governance Council