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TINABEN PATEL
Baton Rouge,LA
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Registered Nurse fluent in multiple languages with expertise in critical care. Proven ability to implement patient-centered strategies, enhance team collaboration, and educate families for improved health outcomes. Recognized for maintaining high standards of care under pressure and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baton Rouge General Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2020 - Current
- Administered medications to patients according to care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and monitoring for side effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care strategies.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records to support continuity of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises to promote mobility and independence.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in psychiatric settings.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for psychiatric patients.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Provided emotional support to family members of psychiatric patients during difficult times.
- Developed education materials about psychiatric illnesses for use by staff and clients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center
Willow Park, TX
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided patient care in COVID-19 unit
- Administered medications to patients following established care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical the critical care team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care strategies.
- Enhance patient education, clinical care maintaining ethics of professional nursing
- Utilized IV certification for administering medications via Midlines and Peripheral lines
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Ability to make difficult decisions with critical thinking
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Prioritize interventions and care
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Managed patient documentation using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center
Willow Park, TX
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted with the administration of injections and IV fluids to patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Completed patient assessments during admissions to collect comprehensive health information for accurate care planning.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Implemented nursing process to deliver comprehensive and individualized patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided education to patients and families on health management and recovery processes to promote understanding and adherence.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control standards.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Old Cheney Rehabilitation
Lincoln, NE
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Administered medications to patients following prescribed protocols.
- Delivered patient care using nursing process to address individual needs.
- Able to perform wound care, urinary catheter care/insertion
- Performed patient assessments and facilitated admissions.
- Oversaw aides to ensure delivery of quality patient care.
- COVID-19 unit work experience
Medication Aide
Tabitha Gracepointe
Lincoln, NE
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Administered medication and measured vital signs.
- Provided direct patient care in memory unit, enhancing overall patient well-being.
- Assessment, dressing, IV start/med administration, Catheter
- Delivered patient education, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Facilitated daily activities for patients, promoting engagement and social interaction.
Pharmacy Technician
Shopko
Lincoln, NE
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Filled prescription orders accurately at pharmacy
- Communicated with insurance companies to resolve claims and ensure coverage for medications
- Expanded technical, clinical, and insurance knowledge to enhance patient care and support pharmacy operations
- Engaged customers to discuss health concerns and medication needs, providing tailored advice and support
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tabitha Gracepointe
Lincoln, NE
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Assisted charge nurse by recording and reporting patient vital signs, ensuring timely medical response.
- Aided patients in daily living activities, promoting their independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Coordinated collection of urine and stool samples, contributing to accurate diagnostic outcomes.
- Recorded urine output
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
LVN Program - Diploma -
Skills
- Care coordination, Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Critical care assessment
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Direct patient care
- Infection control compliance
- Infection prevention strategies
- Medical records management
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Patient counseling
- Mental health nursing
- Home health care
- Family support
- Postpartum care
- Preventive health, Disease prevention, Health Promotion
- Chronic disease management
- Quality improvement
- Patient satisfaction
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical assessments
- Research utilization
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Medical assessment, screening, consultation
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Sterilization techniques mastery
- IV drug therapy management
- Vascular care
- Tracheostomy care
- Gastrostomy buttons experience
- Chest pain management
- Time management
- Home visits
- Telehealth proficiency
- Telemedicine appointments during clinical practice
- Patient rehabilitation
- Developmental disorders
- SBAR communication
- HIPAA education
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Direct patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Multitasking
- Cultural history
- Ethical practice
- Intravenous therapy
- Compliance reporting expert
- Patient records maintenance
- Infection control compliance
- Clinical care standards
- Disease prevention
- Evidence-based practice
- Pharmacology
- Women's health, Sexual health education
- Health screening
- Crisis intervention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medical issues management
- Maintaining privacy, Medication adherence
- Patient engagement, Patient safety
- Emergency response
- Patient flow management
- Training and mentoring
- Technical skills in patient care
- Documentation skills
- Patient education materials development
- Medical issues management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Telemedicine appointments during clinical practice
- Patient rehabilitation
- Critical care
- STD care and counseling
- Plan treatments
- Compliance reporting expert
- Clinical care standards
- Epic systems
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Developmental disorders
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Certified Nurse Practitioner - Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse- Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Gujarati
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Limited
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Baton Rouge General Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center
07.2020 - 09.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Willow Park Rehabilitation and Care Center
11.2018 - 07.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Old Cheney Rehabilitation
04.2018 - 06.2018
Medication Aide - Tabitha Gracepointe
05.2017 - 04.2018
Pharmacy Technician - Shopko
05.2016 - 05.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant - Tabitha Gracepointe
05.2015 - 05.2017
Maryville University of Saint Louis - Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner
Galen College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science, Registered Nurse
Southeast Community College - LVN Program - Diploma,