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TENZIN KUNSANG

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at APOLLO HOSPITAL,MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, adept in patient education and critical care. Leveraged skills in emergency response and adaptability to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce readmissions by 30%. Excels in teamwork, demonstrating exceptional patient-focused care and clinical proficiency.

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings WHICH IS APPROVED BY JOINT COMMISSION INTERNATIONAL. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Hennepin Healthcare
09.2015 - Current
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
  • Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.

Registered Nurse

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
  • Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
  • Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
  • Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
  • Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
  • Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
  • Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
09.2007 - 09.2010
  • Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
  • Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
  • Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments, contributing to clear communication among healthcare team members.
  • Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.
  • Assisted physicians during complex bedside procedures such as lumbar punctures or central line insertions, ensuring successful outcomes and minimal discomfort for patients.
  • Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' families, easing anxieties and guiding them through the complex medical environment.
  • Reduced incidences of hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

MAA SHAKTI HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 02.2007
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
  • Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
  • Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medications per physician orders or good practices.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Registered Nurse

CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL BERHAMPUR
10.2002 - 10.2003


Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
  • Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
  • Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
  • Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
  • Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
  • Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
  • Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
  • Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
  • Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
  • Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
  • Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth.
  • Maintained a safe and sterile environment, ensuring optimal conditions for successful deliveries.

Education

No Degree - NURSING ASSISTANT

AMERICAN RED CROSS
Minneapolis, MN
08-2015

Associate of Science - GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

SCHOOL OF NURSING, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL BERHAMPUR
INDIA
09-2002

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Feeding assistance
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Patient positioning
  • Mobility assistance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Transporting patients
  • Heavy lifting
  • Infection control
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient evaluations
  • Basic life support
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Nursing documentation
  • Pre-and Post-operative care
  • Discharge planning
  • Emergency response
  • Physical assessment
  • Central line management
  • Catheter care
  • Patient education
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Fluid and electrolyte balance
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Enteral feeding
  • Operation preparation
  • Documenting vitals
  • Blood transfusion
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Critical thinking
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Direct patient care
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Procedure assistance
  • CPR/AED
  • Scrub nurse skills
  • Maintaining sterility
  • Surgical assistance
  • IV insertion
  • Preoperative checklists
  • Patient and family education
  • Circulating nurse skills
  • Patient charting
  • Chart updating
  • Instrument passing
  • IV administration
  • Preoperative care
  • Critical care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Postoperative care
  • Surgical support
  • Procedure room preparation
  • Accurate documentation
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Training staff
  • Women's health exams
  • Intracranial pressure monitoring
  • Neurological monitoring
  • Traumatic brain injury care
  • Seizure management
  • Neurology assessments
  • Ventilator management
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Multitasking
  • CPR certification
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Creative problem solving
  • Emergency care
  • Documentation

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Hennepin Healthcare
09.2015 - Current

Registered Nurse

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2015

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
09.2007 - 09.2010

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

MAA SHAKTI HOSPITAL
01.2005 - 02.2007

Registered Nurse

CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL BERHAMPUR
10.2002 - 10.2003

No Degree - NURSING ASSISTANT

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Associate of Science - GENERAL NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

SCHOOL OF NURSING, CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL BERHAMPUR
TENZIN KUNSANG