Smriti Ghimire
Cleveland
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Daughters of Miriam
11.2025 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Tranquility of Richmond Heights
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols during all aspects of IV insertion and maintenance.
- Exemplified a strong commitment to patient privacy by maintaining confidentiality of medical records and personal information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by building strong rapport and trust through effective communication.
- Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
Registered Nurse
Frontline Management
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Promoted patient autonomy through education on self-dialysis techniques and home-based care strategies, fostering independence and improving quality of life.
- Performed thorough assessments of access sites during every visit, upholding strict infection control protocols for patient safety.
Nursing Student
Inova Health
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Participated in clinical rotations across various departments for well-rounded exposure to diverse nursing practices.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Marymount University
Arlington, VA12.2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Health screening
- Feeding pumps
- IV drug therapy management
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification (CWOCN) - Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Daughters of Miriam
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tranquility of Richmond Heights
01.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Frontline Management
04.2022 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
Inova Health
09.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Marymount University