Usha KC
Grand Prairie
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with a background in critical care and acute care.Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs, and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Via Christi Village
Wichita
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Responsible for the care of 10-20 geriatric patients through the direct supervision of CNAs, encompassing vital signs, wound care, application of dressings, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, and insertion of catheters.
- Administered controlled narcotics, assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and transfer patients to the hospital promptly, utilizing critical thinking skills to ensure optimal care.
- Enforced regulations require the witnessed counting and charting of medications during the change of shift.
- Developed and implemented a nursing care plan and supervised the patient's admission and discharge procedures.
- Oversee direct patient care requirements within the Nursing Rehabilitation and Ambulatory Program.
- Liaisoned between patients, nurses, and physicians to address problems requiring immediate or long-term resolution.
- Educated CNAs on the prevention of transmitted infectious bacteria.
- Ensured open lines of communication and assured charting procedures; updated computerized patient data.
- Assist staff nurses with the initial assessment of the patient upon admission.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Neuro ICU
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita
05.2024 - Current
- Comprehensive Stroke Unit at Level 1 Hospital.
- Cared for unstable post arrest patients requiring therapeutic hypothermia.
- Experienced with various inotrope/pressor medications as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Neosynephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine and vasopressin.
- Experienced with antiarrhythmics and vasodilators such as Amiodarone, Diltiazem, and Nitroglycerine.
- Managed chest tubes, foleys, vas caths, central lines, arterial lines, CVP.
- Cared for patients with STEMI, NSTEMI, post heart cath.
- Provided direct bedside care of patients suffering acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, sub-acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain tumors, status epilepticus, meningitis, Guillain Barre Syndrome, post TNK, post thrombectomy, and various neurological surgeries.
- Performed frequent in-depth neurological assessments such as NIHSS on assigned patients.
- Performed specialized interventions, such as ventilator maintenance, invasive intracranial pressure management devices.
- Managed drains directly in the brain including extraventricular drains (EDV).
- Safely administered medication in timely fashion following physicians order.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted in end of life care.
Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Completed a year-long residency program with an evidence-based research project.
- Managed care for 14-bed patients on the step-down unit, ensuring high-quality nursing practices and patient safety.
- Developed and delegated nursing assignments to optimize team workflow and patient care for incoming shifts.
- Conducted a midnight census to maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective resource allocation.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare providers to facilitate timely transfers of patients requiring higher levels of care.
- Collaborated with nursing managers and house supervisors to enhance operational efficiency and address any emergent issues.
- Administer medications, manage drips, monitor vital signs, and assess patient conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
- Implemented infection control procedures and ensured compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking and clinical judgment to manage complex patient cases and respond to emergencies.
Floor Manager
Tamber’s Nifty Fifties Restaurant
Baltimore
10.2029 - 12.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across all food service, storage, and preparation stations.
- Schedules and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central University
Ada, OK05.2022
Associates of Art -
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD05.2019
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- EKG interpretation
- Therapeutic Hypothermia
- Vented patient management
- Blood gas interpretation
- Invasive line management
- Medication Administration
- Delegation and Motivation
- Vasopressor, Sedation, paralytics, antibiotics, TPN/lipids administration
- Fluid resuscitation, electrolyte iv drug therapy initiation, monitoring and management
- Telemetry and Dysrhythmia interpretation and monitoring
- Wound and procedural site management
- Critical Thinking
- Pain and symptom management
- ICP monitoring through EVD
- Patient advocate
- Acute care
- Chest tube, tracheostomy, G/J/PEG/NG tube, ostomy, and catheter
- Wound care and dressing change
- Matrix and Meditech use
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- Mental Health First Aid
- Aging Simulation Sensitivity Training
Timeline
Floor Manager
Tamber’s Nifty Fifties Restaurant
10.2029 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Via Christi Village
10.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Neuro ICU
Wesley Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Wesley Medical Center
06.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Central University
Associates of Art -
Baltimore City Community College
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