Sharmila Thapa
Davita
Burtonsville
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
6 Months- Monitored patient vital signs and reported dialysis-related changes to the supervising nurse.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported dialysis-related changes to the supervising nurse.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and patient responses in clinical records accurately.
- Supported dialysis procedures by preparing supplies and maintaining infection control standards.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered tests, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to the charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Medication delivery
Medication administration
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
IV therapy
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Davita
03.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Prince Georges College
High School Diploma
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