Sejal Patel
Bensalem,PA
Summary
Health Care Professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting the health and wellness of patients. Empathetic and compassionate in providing healthcare in a residential, doctor’s office, and hospital setting. Screen and assess patients, collaborate in the delivery of a plan of care, and alert health care team to changes in patient condition. Skilled supervisor of LPN and non-nursing staff and in mentoring and training care team members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
Hamilton , NJ
12.2022 - Current
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives that focused on enhancing quality of services rendered by the Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
Southampton , PA
07.2022 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) CHARGE NURSE
Juniper Village
Bensalem , PA
09.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Promoting independent senior living with skilled nursing, personal, and memory care
- Admit new patients, assign, and delegate duties to non-licensed nursing staff in a senior campus living environment, promoting independent senior living with skilled nursing, personal, and memory care
- Screen and assess patients and work with providers to coordinate and prioritize proper care
- Deliver wellness education and training for patients and their families and explain treatment protocols
- Manage and administer medication and dispensing operations
- Act as a patient advocate for the needs and wishes of patients and families
- Evaluate symptoms and coordinate care and access required community resources
- Promoting independent senior living with skilled nursing, personal, and memory care
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
RN/ TRIAGE NURSE
Medical Arts
Langhorne , PA
01.2015 - Current
- Treat patients of internal medicine practice by taking vital signs, administering medicines and vaccines, and liaising between patients, physicians, and other providers
- Collect and enter patient data into medical records, including medical history and results of lab reports
- Monitored treatment of patients requiring respiration and intravenous therapy
- Administered pre-operative and post-operative personal care including wound care
- Review patient progress and alert physicians to changes in condition and required interventions
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in community outreach programs aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among vulnerable populations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
NURSING ASSISTANT / UNIT CLERK
St. Mary Medical Center
Langhorne , PA
08.2001 - 01.2015
- Conduct professional nursing assessments, prioritize treatments according to urgency of need
- Ensure confidentiality of patient records, managing discharge documents, and patient admission documents
- Sent email communications, ordered supplies, scheduled appointments, and greeted patients on arrival
- Coordinate all information exchanged by healthcare providers and transcribe medical orders into computer system
- Assisted RN with sterile and non-sterile dressing changes, performed phlebotomies and maintained exam rooms
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program - LPN
Jersey College School of Nursing
Ewing, NJSkills
- Plan of Care Implementation
- Patient Examinations/Vital Signs
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Staff Supervision
- Health & Safety Education
- Problem Resolution
- Mentoring/Training
- Patient Advocacy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Time Management
- Diagnostics Procedures
- Wound Care
- EKG Testing
- EHR
- CPRBLS
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Pennsylvania
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
07.2022 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) CHARGE NURSE
Juniper Village
09.2015 - Current
RN/ TRIAGE NURSE
Medical Arts
01.2015 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT / UNIT CLERK
St. Mary Medical Center
08.2001 - 01.2015
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program - LPN
Jersey College School of Nursing
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