Hi, I’m
Shruti Desai
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Alpha Medical ClinicAlpharetta, GA
RN
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, triage concerns, and support clinical decision-making.
- Administer medications and immunizations in accordance with provider orders and clinical guidelines.
- Perform EKGs, provide wound care, and assist providers with in-office procedures.
- Manage prescription refills and process prior authorizations for medications and specialty services.
- Coordinate patient care, including referrals, follow-ups, and insurance eligibility verification.
- Review laboratory results and provide patient education on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
- Assist with clinical documentation, medical coding, provider scribing, and ensure accurate EHR charting while collaborating with the healthcare team to maintain efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
Emory Johns Creek HospitalJohns Creek, GA
EeMR RN Preceptor III/ EPIC Super User
07.2021 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Supported healthcare during the transition of EPIC.
- Attended meetings on education for upgrades to EPIC EMR.
- Provided in-service to healthcare team on new components and functions to EPIC to ensure that it is properly understood and executed.
- Provided comfort and care while following policies, procedures, and standard nursing protocols.
- Monitored and managed invasive equipment and devices such as colostomy or tracheotomy equipment, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes, and central lines.
- Administered medications in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
- Communicated changes in patient’s status with attending physician.
WellStar North Fulton HospitalRoswell, GA
Medical Telemetry
08.2018 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Administered medications and observed patients' reactions, alerting physicians of any signs of adverse reaction.
- Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
- Administered blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
- Provided support and guidance to nursing assistants and other support staff in delivering quality patient care.
- Assessed urgent and emergent health conditions using both physiologically and technologically derived data.
- Obtained specimens or samples for laboratory work.
- Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments.
- PRN since Sept 2019
Lakeview Behavioral HealthNorcross, GA
Behavioral Health Unit
09.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Worked as PRN Nursing Supervisor since March 2021.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients by monitoring patient behaviors and addressing any potential risks or crisis situations.
- Developed staffing plans to ensure adequate staffing for patient care.
- Assessed patient’s needs through daily interacting with the patient and other healthcare providers.
- Provided nursing medication group therapy sessions and documenting patient’s response and progress.
- Developed comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment plans and monitoring patient’s progress toward treatment plan goals.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay updated with advancements in psychiatric nursing practices and treatment modalities.
Education
Herzing UniversityAtlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
04-2018
University Overview
- Cumulative GPA: 3.72
- GPA: 3.72
Georgia Perimeter College
Associate from Health Science
05-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team coordination
- Staff supervision
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse- RN280395
Timeline
RN
Alpha Medical Clinic
07.2024 - Current
EeMR RN Preceptor III/ EPIC Super User
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2023
Behavioral Health Unit
Lakeview Behavioral Health
09.2019 - 10.2021
Medical Telemetry
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
08.2018 - 12.2021
Georgia Perimeter College
Associate from Health Science
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing