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VIMALA HARIKUMAR

Missouri city,TX

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2021 - Current

. Deliver compassionate nursing care to patients in oncology unit, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans and monitor patient progress.

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

Registered Nurse 2- Medical- Surgical Telemetry Unit

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Assessed, planned and implemented comprehensive nursing care of patients with various medical conditions in a telemetry unit.
  • Precepted nursing students by promoting a positive learning environment.

Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2019
  • Performed direct care of chronically ill patients on ventilators with cardiac monitoring and critical drips in an ICU setting
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care protocols and safety measures.

Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit- Telemetry

Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2019
  • Provided compassionate care of patients with acute and chronic conditions in a cardiac telemetry unit.
  • Provided patient education and family support, ensuring clear understanding of treatment plans and post-discharge care requirements.

Registered Nurse- Medical-Surgical Unit

The Royal Hospital
07.2001 - 02.2007
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, procedures and post surgeries.

Registered Nurse- Oncology- Hematology Unit

Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
07.1997 - 06.2001
  • Delivered nursing care of oncology and hematology patients by administering chemotherapy and blood products.

Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
12.1995 - 06.1997
  • Delivered postoperative care in ICU setting while educating patients and families about speedy recovery processes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse- Cardio Vascular Surgery ICU

Batra Hospital and Medical Research Center
09.1992 - 12.1995
  • Managed patients recovering from various cardiac surgeries.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Education

Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ
07.2012

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -

Lakshmi Bai Batra School of Nursing
New Delhi India
09.1992

Certification

  • ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing RN-BC
  • BLS

, Chemotherapy nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse 2- Medical- Surgical Telemetry Unit

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse- Progressive Care Unit- Telemetry

Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 05.2019

Registered Nurse

Select Specialty Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2019

Registered Nurse- Medical-Surgical Unit

The Royal Hospital
07.2001 - 02.2007

Registered Nurse- Oncology- Hematology Unit

Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
07.1997 - 06.2001

Registered Nurse- Cardiovascular Surgery ICU

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
12.1995 - 06.1997

Registered Nurse- Cardio Vascular Surgery ICU

Batra Hospital and Medical Research Center
09.1992 - 12.1995

Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery -

Lakshmi Bai Batra School of Nursing
VIMALA HARIKUMAR