Swezna Thapa
El Monte,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Telemetry Nurse experienced in working on critical care floors. Knowledgeable about charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Promoting analytical, communication and leadership skills with proven history of remaining calm in high-pressure situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health Glendale
02.2024 - Current
- Proficient in handling rapid responses and conducting code blue protocol.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheostomy, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery. In addition assisted with placement of arterial lines, central line and external ventricular drainage.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
- Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely intervention for urgent issues.
- Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Optimized workflow efficiency within the unit by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and collaborating with fellow nurses during peak periods of activity.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
Transition to Practice Residency
Banner Estrella Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed 120 hours of clinical experience in the Medical and Cardiac Intensive Care Units in a 317 bed-medical center.
- Assisted in various nursing interventions and assessments such as monitoring EKG strips, IV placements, vitals, foley insertion, feeding tube compliancy and administration, and medication administration.
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Discussed potential side effects of medication or immunizations with patients.
- Determined medication and dosage schedule given patient's vitals, condition and allergies.
Clinical Rotations
Banner Thunderbird Banner Estrella Banner Baywood
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed 330 clinical hours in medical/surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, intensive care unit, emergency room, and progressive care units as part of nursing curriculum.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
Behavioral Therapist
CBC Education
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Implemented various methodologies such as ABA and floor time approaches to work on social skills for various ASD patients
- Data is collected at each therapy session and used to further increase or decrease learning goals
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA04.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Cerner Systems Knowledge
- Meditech Systems Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Knowledge of EKG strips
- Medicine Administration
- Foley, IV, NG Insertion Knowledge
- External ventricular drainage (EVD) care
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Dressing
- Patient Education
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Vital Signs Monitoring
Certification
Certified California Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support Certification
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Fire Card
Languages
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Urdu
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Adventist Health Glendale
02.2024 - Current
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Transition to Practice Residency
Banner Estrella Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Clinical Rotations
Banner Thunderbird Banner Estrella Banner Baywood
01.2021 - 04.2022
Behavioral Therapist
CBC Education
01.2020 - 10.2020
Certified California Registered Nurse
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support Certification
NIHSS Stroke Certification
Fire Card
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Redlands
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