LIDIYA HIRPA

General Surgery,Urology

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to a high-acuity caseload of urology, oncology, and general-surgery patients, ensuring safe, evidence-based practice.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and escalate concerns promptly to reduce postoperative complications and maintain patient stability.
• Manage complex wound care, surgical drains, stomas, and catheters with consistently high adherence to aseptic technique.
• Deliver clear pre- and postoperative education that improves patient preparedness and discharge readiness.

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in their homes, performing comprehensive assessments and reporting changes in condition promptly to the supervising RN or physician.
• Support patients with chronic conditions by monitoring vital signs, medication adherence, and overall health status to ensure safety and stability in the home environment.
• Deliver skilled nursing care including wound care, catheter care, ostomy support, dressing changes, and infection-prevention measures.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments, maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Provided high-level care in fast-paced environment, including monitoring and stabilizing patients, evaluating patient status, communicating concerns and implementing adjustments to care.
• Administered high alert medications with accuracy and precision while closely monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Delivered ongoing education to patients and families regarding medications, surgical recovery, wound care, lifestyle adjustments and prevention strategies for optimal health outcomes.
• Utilized the nursing process to enhance professional nursing judgement and critical thinking in a high-acuity setting.
• Promoted a positive and safe environment amongst patients and health care professionals.

• Maintained exceptional safety in post-operative care for orthopedic patients, focusing on safe rehabilitation and mobility support.
• Provided quality care and patient comfort in IV initiation, sterile catheter insertion and aseptic wound care while monitoring for complications.
• Supported pain management strategies, including the administration of medications and non-pharmacological interventions.

• Practiced in line with the nursing process, providing competent care and monitoring of patients with acute medical and surgical conditions.
• Administered medications, including oral, subcutaneous and intravenous therapies, under supervision.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

• Delivered compassionate, patient-centered care to residents with chronic conditions, Alzheimer’s disease, and mobility impairments.
• Assisted residents while promoting independence with activities of daily living.
• Developed strong therapeutic relationships with residents and their families, creating a supportive living environment.