Pawanjot Chahal

Registered Nurse | Hepatology Transplant ICU I PGIMER (Government of India) | Chandigarh , India

April 2022 — February 2025

• Provided highly specialized critical care to patients in the field of hepatology , catering to diverse conditions such as liver transplant needs, liver failure , cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and post liver-transplant patients.
• Vigilantly monitored and managed patients requiring mechanical ventilation , vasopressors and renal placement therapy(CRRT/ HD) and monitored vital signs , interpreted lab results and assessed overall patient condition, promptly addressing critical changes to ensure patient well-being.
• Skillfully administered medications through multiple routes ( oral, IM, IV, ID ) and plasma exchange, albumin infusions , anticoagulants and immunosuppressants meticulously tracking patient responses and adapting care plans as required.
• Offered comprehensive patient education , simplifying complex diagnoses , explaining treatment options, detailing disease progression and providing guidance on lifestyle management.
• Actively participated in coordinating pre- transplant assessments and post-transplant care , facilitating seamless patient transitions and optimizing support and closely observing for signs of rejection , infection , or graft dysfunction.
• Contributed significantly to liver- related procedures like paracentesis , liver biopsy and TIPS placement and after procedure care of procedures like TACE , TARE and ablation therapies , showcasing exceptional clinical judgement during high-stress situations.
• Played a pivotal role in stabilizing and performed neuro checks and managed hepatic encephalopathy and coagulopathy in critically ill patients , demonstrating exceptional acumen under intense circumstances.
• Collaborated closely in the development of tailored care plans , individualized to meet the unique needs and goals of each patient.
• Maintained meticulous electric health records , ensuring accurate documentation of medications , interventions and progress notes to facilitate continuity of care.
• Handled invasive monitoring: central lines , arterial lines and CVP , and collaborated closely with transplant surgeons , hepatologists and infectious disease teams for multidisciplinary care.
• Advocated tirelessly for patients by conveying their care preferences to the health care team , ensuring alignment with treatment goals and navigating insurance limitations effectively.

Registered Nurse | COVID Critical Care Unit | PGIMER (Government of India) | Chandigarh ,India

April 2021 —April 2022

• Delivered critical care to patients with severe COVID -19 pneumonia , ARDS , multi-organ dysfunction and sepsis
• Managed patients requiring mechanical ventilation , proning protocols , high-flow oxygen therapy(BiPAP/ CPAP) , HFNC, NIVs .
• Administered vasopressors , sedation , paralytics and coordinated during intubation / extubation .
• Monitored ABGs , hemodynamics and responded to rapid deterioration with swift clinical judgement .
• Followed strict airborne/droplet precautions and donning/doffing PPE protocols to prevent transmission.
• Used advanced clinical assessment skills to detect early signs of respiratory failure , thromboembolism and actively participated in Code Blue situations , crash intubations and rapid response events for deteriorating COVID patients.
• Participated in daily ICU rounds contributing nursing input for ventilator management , sedation goals , mobility plans and worked closely with intensivists , respiratory therapists , physiotherapists and infectious disease specialists for integrated patient care .
• Maintained detailed documentation in electronic medical records (EMRs) for ventilator settings , medication administration and vital trends .Also , delivered accurate shift handovers using SBAR to ensure continuity of care in fast paced ICU environments.
• Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill COVID patients when recovery was not possible.
• Facilitated virtual communication with families due to visitation restrictions, offering emotional and informational support.