Silpa Radhakrishnan RN, BSN, CCRN
Nanuet,NY
Summary
Motivated, dedicated, and CCRN certified ICU Registered Nurse with over 2+ years of critical care experience in a medical ICU seeking a place in the DNP of Nurse Anesthesia program at University of Pittsburgh.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shadowing Student
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
01.2023 - Current
- Shadowing Mrs. Reena Reghu, CRNA while preparing patients for medical procedures using physical assessment and preoperative/ postoperative education.
- Maintains anesthesia, vasoactive drips during procedures; managing recovery from anesthesia.
- Helps respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center: Jack D. Weiler Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the care of 2-3 critically ill patients ranging from young adult to geriatric; including surgical, alcohol withdrawals, head injuries, respiratory failure, septic, and medically declining patients requiring mechanical ventilation, emergency CRRT, hourly assessments, continuous cardiac monitoring, vasoactive/ sedative, PCA analgesia & pharmacological drips.
- Assists physicians in bedside procedures: bronchoscopy, central line, midline/ shiley placements, and intubation & tracheostomy.
- Provides high quality care for acute patients with diversified needs in a 14 person ICU department. Precepts new ICU nurses & provides training, support, and mentorship who are transitioning onto the unit.
Telemetry Registered Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center: Jack D. Weiler Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated, coordinated, and communicated with other health care professionals to ensure patients receive appropriate care.
- Administered prescribed medication intravenously (IV), orally, or subcutaneously and report any adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient vital signs using specialized equipment, such as EKGs, and identify any irregular rhythms or readings.
Nursing Attendant
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Provide compassionate patient focus and perform select care duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Improve the patient experience and maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment; demonstrate teamwork and raise the bar for patient care.
Resident Assistant
College Of Mount Saint Vincent
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Facilitated the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall; encouraging better understanding of cultural diversity and individual differences in the residence hall.
- Performed several administrative duties, including incident reports, filing and maintenance requests; mediated, provided professional conflict resolution and enforced housing policies in a timely fashion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY05.2020
High School Diploma -
Nanuet Senior High School
Nanuet, NY06.2016
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 09/2023-09/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 03/2023- 03/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, National CPR Association 03/2024- -03/2026
- Mandated NYS Infection Control Training for Healthcare Professionals, NYSNA, 07/2025
- AACN Certified in Adult Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) 01/2024- 12/2026
Skills
- Fluent in English, Malayalam & Spanish
- Preceptor
- Strong clinical judgement
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Effective communication skills
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Montefiore Medical Center, Wakefield Campus
01.2023 - Current
Medical Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center: Jack D. Weiler Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Telemetry Registered Staff Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center: Jack D. Weiler Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021
Nursing Attendant
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
12.2018 - 08.2020
Resident Assistant
College Of Mount Saint Vincent
08.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
High School Diploma -
Nanuet Senior High School