Alka Maharjan
Stettler
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kirtipur Hospital, excelling in patient-focused care and effective communication. Proven ability to implement care plans and monitor vital signs, enhancing recovery outcomes. Recognized for building strong patient relationships and providing emotional support, ensuring comfort during challenging times.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Points West Living Stetller
03.2018 - Current
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided total hygiene care to patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Registered Nurse
Kirtipur Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
B & B Medical Institute
Lalitpur, Nepal12-2017
Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Conducting intakes
- Observing responses
- Transporting patients
- Documenting behaviors
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Maintaining privacy
- Companionship and emotional support
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Dressing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Recording vital signs
- Admitting support
- Patient lifting
- General housekeeping
- Quality assurance controls
- Database administration
- Compassionate
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient relationship building
- Medical records management
- Performing patient intakes
- Direct patient care
- Safety precautions
- Patient care
- Oxygen therapy
- Family support and assistance
- Helping with medication
- Electronic charting
- Activity coordination
- Ambulation assistance
- Intake recording
- Light housekeeping
- Preparing meals
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kirtipur Hospital
08.2024 - 10.2024
Health Care Aide
Points West Living Stetller
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
B & B Medical Institute
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