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SHIBI KAKANATT

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with 24 years of experience in various nursing specialties, seeking a position as a Clinical Nurse with an opportunity to work in a new environment.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PACU Nurse

St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
  • Safeguarded patients from potential complications with vigilant recognition and prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and answering questions.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
  • Expedited discharges through effective collaboration with physicians, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care pathways.

Registered Nurse Post Surgical Unit

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
11.2019 - 04.2023
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed caseload of 4 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Collaborated daily with primary health care team and associates to achieve optimum patient care, boosting patient satisfaction scores.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Richmond State Supported Living Center
06.2015 - 10.2019
  • Works in collaboration with physicians to assess the physical needs of the intellectual disable individuals
  • Assess patient care and Illness, and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment.
  • Co-ordinate cares of the patient and provides support and safety.
  • Attending IDT meeting with Physicians, OT/PT, SW and Pharmacist in identifying the needs of the individual and providing appropriate care.
  • Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs.
  • Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork.
  • Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.

Registered Nurse Step Down CVICU/Cardiac Acute Tele Unit

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Providing care of patients after all major cardiac surgeries and procedures .Open hearts, valve replacements, Thoracotomy and cardiac stents.
  • Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
  • Monitors and adjusts all specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays like cardiac monitors and pacemakers.
  • Monitoring catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning ad initiate's corrective action whenever information from monitoring/life support equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
  • Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format.
  • Applies Hemodynamic, Phlebotomy and IV support
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.

Registered Nurse ICU

RML Specialty Hospital
06.2008 - 05.2014

RML is a long term acute care hospital.

Provided Nursing care for medical/Surgical/cardiac/as well as stroke patients.

Assess plans and evaluate total patient care.

Administers and evaluate efficacy of prescribed medications and drips,wound care, Care of patients in ventilators and cardio pulmonary managements.

  • Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
  • Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the ICU.
  • Participated in clinical team conferences to discuss patient progress, issues and needs.
  • Worked closely with other medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Communicated with the patient and his or her family regarding care, tests and medications so that they were well-informed.
  • Administers and evaluate efficacy of prescribed medications and drips, wound care, Care of patients in ventilators and cardio pulmonary managements..
  • Assisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issues.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.

Registered Nurse at Cardiac Telemetry

Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2014
  • Delivery of best patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Provide safe environment for patients.
  • Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions.
  • Review data form special equipment to detect potential symptoms of distress or danger.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
  • Review data form special equipment to detect potential symptoms of distress or danger. management group to improve morale and teamwork.

Registered Nurse

Winston Manor Nursing home
02.2007 - 11.2007
    • Conducting psychiatric and physical assessments.
    • Taking part in treatment team and planning and give medication as prescribed by the Psychiatrist.
    • Monitoring patients during the night/day to ensure their safety and
    • Medicating the patients in accordance with the doctor's order.
    • Watching out for EPS and taking appropriate interventions
    • Assisted patients with daily functions.
    • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
    • Closely monitored acute conditions.
    • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
    • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
    • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.

Registered Nurse

Al Bada general Hospital
03.2002 - 10.2004
    • Worked in the department of Emergency, also exposed to Medical, Surgical and Pediatric departments.
    • Understanding Triage-Prioritizing injuries based o medical needs.
    • Make quick and accurate assessments about incoming patients including both physical and mental health conditions.
    • Worked in Triage , Prioritizing injuries based on medical needs both physical and mental health conditions..
    • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
    • Transported patients to and from different departments.
    • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
    • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
    • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
    • Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
    • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.

Registered Nurse

Max Health care
11.2000 - 01.2002
    • Worked in Recovery unit/PACU, Emergency and Gastro Endoscopy Unit.
    • Assess the patients overall condition during the delicate post anesthesia period, provided care and interventions as needed.
    • Critical thinking , make confident decisions in a fast-paced clinical environment and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
    • Evaluate surgical site for potential bleeding and pathological indications.
    • Documentations of findings.
    • Instruct patients in self care techniques following the procedure.
    • Critical thinking , make confident decisions in a fast-paced clinical environment and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Registered Nurse ICU

Pushpawati Singhania Hospital & Research Institute
03.1999 - 10.2000
    • Pushpawati Singhania Hospital & Research Institute for Liver, Renal and Digestive diseases.
    • Manage critically ill patients in ventilators and able to use BLS and ACLS measures in time.
    • Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
    • Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
    • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
    • Provided patient education.
    • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SCS Collage Of Nursing
Mangalore University, Karnataka, India.
1999

Skills

  • Interpersonal communicaion
  • Complex problem solving
  • Health evaluations
  • Staff coaching
  • Patient-focused care
  • Information collection
  • Critical care nursing
  • CPR certification
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Hard Working
  • willingness to take on responsibility

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • PALS Certification

Timeline

PACU Nurse

St. Joseph Medical Center
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse Post Surgical Unit

MD Anderson Cancer Center Hospital
11.2019 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Richmond State Supported Living Center
06.2015 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse Step Down CVICU/Cardiac Acute Tele Unit

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse ICU

RML Specialty Hospital
06.2008 - 05.2014

Registered Nurse at Cardiac Telemetry

Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2007 - 03.2014

Registered Nurse

Winston Manor Nursing home
02.2007 - 11.2007

Registered Nurse

Al Bada general Hospital
03.2002 - 10.2004

Registered Nurse

Max Health care
11.2000 - 01.2002

Registered Nurse ICU

Pushpawati Singhania Hospital & Research Institute
03.1999 - 10.2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SCS Collage Of Nursing
SHIBI KAKANATT