Varun Kapa

Assessed and documented patients condition according to unit policy and in a timely manner. Reviewed diagnostics and laboratory data, communicating results appropriately to the physicians and other caregivers.

Formulated, modified, and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with the patient and the multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

Reviewed physicians orders, administered medications per hospital policy, provided patient education, and documented patient response to care and teaching.

Appropriately delegated and supervised tasks performed by certified professionals in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes while maintaining patient safety.

Utilized critical thinking, knowledge, and exceptional nursing skills to support the clinical needs of a multitude of different units throughout the hospital.

Continuously monitored patients airway and hemodynamic variances to identify relevant changes in patient's health status and proactively problem-solve before patients condition deteriorated to an urgent situation.

Specialized in the care of patients with pulmonary hypertension and the administration of medications such as Veletri, IV Remodulin, Adempas, and Sildenafil.

Responsible for administration and titration of critical drips such as antiarrhythmic and antihypertensive medications, sedatives, insulin and heparin drips, and oral medications per
protocol.

Experienced with care of patients involving tracheostomies, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, Foley catheters, NG and G tubes, IV pumps, and CADD pumps.

Evaluated patient needs, prioritized treatments, maintained patient safety, and accurately documented all elements of nursing care.

Assisted in launching and managing medications to bedside program at Saint Francis Medical
Center

Established and maintained communication with patients, with special emphasis on patient
education, medication interactions, and potential side effects.

Increased the number of clients served and medication adherence by educating patients on
medication delivery services at Medi-Park pharmacy.

Accurately mixed and prepared medications based on physicians’ orders and patients specific needs.