Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Language Skills
Student Clinical Rotations, 675 hours
Timeline
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Radhika Sharma

Fairfield

Summary

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

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

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Napa State Hospital
09.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Assisted in daily assessments of patient health, documenting vital signs and behavioral changes.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence to care protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
  • Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced clinical settings.
  • Maintained accurate records in electronic health systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and mental status, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
  • Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provided emotional support and therapeutic interventions to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises.
  • Conducted intake assessments, gathering comprehensive information to inform care strategies.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Built trust with patients from various cultural backgrounds through culturally competent care practices tailored to individual needs.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations at the psychiatric facility, sharing knowledge and expertise while promoting their professional growth.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Napa State Hospital
10.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
  • Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance strategies.
  • Participated in continuous training sessions to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
  • Streamlined patient flow in a busy clinic setting, ensuring timely access to care for all patients.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

International College of Health Sciences - School of Nursing
04.2024

Skills

  • Point Click Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Team coordination
  • Intake and discharge

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Since: 2024-04
  • Advance Cardiovascular Life Support Expires: 2026-05-31
  • Basic Life support Expires: 2025-06-06
  • ECG Dysrhythmia Interpretation Since: 2025-05-10

Language Skills

Bilingual- Punjabi and Hindi

Student Clinical Rotations, 675 hours

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital, Labor + Delivery, NICU, Antepartum/Postpartum Units – 180 hrs. (Leadership & Practicum, Spring 2023)
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital, Labor and Delivery – 90 hrs. (Maternity, Newborn, & Women’s Health; Fall 2023)
  • Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists – 90 hrs. (Pediatrics, Fall 2023)
  • Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital – 180 hrs. (Medical-Surgical Adult Health; Spring 2022)
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital, Adult Crisis Stabilization Unit – 90 hrs. (Psychiatric Nursing, Spring 2022)
  • Boynton Beach Rehab, Long Term Care – 45 hrs. (Fundamentals, Fall 2022)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Napa State Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Napa State Hospital
10.2020 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

International College of Health Sciences - School of Nursing

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