Surika Haryprasad
North Brunswick Township,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and skilled nursing professional with extensive clinical knowledge and a proven track record of making and defending informed decisions. Seeking to leverage expertise in evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and patient advocacy to contribute effectively to a dynamic healthcare team. Committed to upholding the highest standards of patient care while effectively justifying clinical judgments and strategies in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
05.2019 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, monitoring vital signs and lab results for approximately nine patients each shift for three shifts per day.
- Work closely with nephrologists, dietitians, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Respond effectively to medical emergencies, providing appropriate interventions and support.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives to improve patient outcomes and adherence to best practices in dialysis care.
- Oversee nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and optimal patient-to-nurse ratios.
- Coordinate and facilitate patient care plans, collaborating with physicians, social workers, and dietitians for approximately ninety-five patients throughout the week. Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and comply with regulatory standards.
- Develop and revise clinical policies and procedures to reflect best practices in dialysis care.
- Conduct training sessions and orientation for new staff and ongoing education for current staff on dialysis protocols and technologies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Receive written prescriptions/refill request while verifying the information is complete and accurate. Organize and file prescriptions by prescription number and drug class.
- Calculate medication dosage accurately prior to dispensing. Prepare and dispense pharmaceutical medications according to each request or question accordingly.
- Answered approximately 40 incoming phone calls per shift and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Receive and store medications, verify the quality against invoice, check for expired medications in current inventory, and prepared damaged and expired items for return.
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 300 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
North Brunswick, NJ12-2018
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Felician University
Lodi, NJ05-2016
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Discharge coordination
- Team Leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Care Planning
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Decision-Making
- Patient Care Assignment
- Care Quality Evaluation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse - Multi-state - 02/2019 - current] - 26NR20694500
- BLS Provider/CPR (07/2017 - Present)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
05.2019 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
01.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Felician University
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