Karma Choedon
RED DEER,ALBERTA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Medanta The Medicity Hospital, showcasing expertise in vital signs monitoring and exceptional adaptability in healthcare settings. Renowned for implementing critical care procedures and enhancing patient advocacy, I have significantly contributed to multidisciplinary team successes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for examinations and treatments.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Helped patients with daily activities, such as assisting in walking, feeding, back care, changing clothes, and linens.
- I took care of a patient with dementia and Alzheimer’s in a locked unit.
- Transferred obese and paraplegic patients from bed to stretcher and vice versa using various kinds of lifts according to their needs.
- Maintained records on patients update for the next staff.
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Fortis Hospital
Delhi, New Delhi
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases involving ethical considerations.
- Advised families on living donation possibilities when appropriate.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Scheduled appointments for pre-transplant evaluation tests such as imaging studies, laboratory tests, endoscopy exams and psychological assessments.
- Obtained informed consent from prospective organ donors and recipients.
- Assessed donor suitability based on medical history, lifestyle habits and physical examination results.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to transplantation services.
- Counseling the family member at the time of post-transplant discharge. Example: On their immune system, hygiene, diet, and follow-up.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medanta The Medicity Hospital
Gurgaon, Haryana
02.2014 - 11.2016
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly assess and address patients' needs, and reduce the wait time.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
- Performed nursing assessments, developed, and implemented individualized patient plans of care.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure safe and effective medication management.
- Performed daily charting and documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Assisted in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for patients.
- Assisted with the admissions and transfers of patients to other units.
- Performed daily assessments, including physical examinations, laboratory tests, and imaging studies.
- Assisted physicians with a variety of invasive and non-invasive treatments and procedures. Eg. Bronchoscopy, ET tube, TT tube, CVP, and arterial line insertion, etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of EMR systems for patient documentation.
- Provided wound care and ostomy management.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure safe and effective medication management.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families.
- Prepared the corpse to transfer, with the correct name tag and the body properly cleaned.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development activities.
- Store high-alert medication according to the hospital's protocol.
Education
Post Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr. MV Shetty College of Nursing
Mangalore, Karnataka,India08-2014
Diploma of Nursing
Dr MV Shetty School of Nursing
Manglaore, Karnataka, India02-2011
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimens collection
- Daily living care
- Medical terminology
- Telephone etiquette
- Injection administration
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptability in healthcare settings
- Clinical procedures
- Infection control procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Procedure preparations
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
St. Michael's Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2024
Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Fortis Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medanta The Medicity Hospital
02.2014 - 11.2016
Post Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dr. MV Shetty College of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing
Dr MV Shetty School of Nursing
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