Richa Dahiya

• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Managed quality care for patients with COPD, heart failure, end-stage renal disease,coronary artery disease,stroke,neurological disorders and head and spinal injuries.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients in neuroscience unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, HCA, and unit clerks.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing priority-based nursing interventions.

• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills with dementia and Alzheihmer`s condition.
• Implemented medication administration, catheter insertion, and respiratory treatment
• Assessment of residents living in the facilities, head to toe examination, skin care.

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures,inserted nasogastric tubes,performed suctioning, airway management, blood sugar monitoring, transferring out patients,admission and discharges

• Increased efficiency in the ICU by participating in process improvement initiatives and implementing evidence-based practices under buddy shifts
• Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and adhering to the "patients rights" of medication administration.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization with buddy ICU nurse
• Evaluated patient histories, and current symptoms.
• Exercised documentation hourly and participated in huddles and team rounds

worked at long term care facilities at different locations as a agency RN

• Delivered lectures on complex nursing topics, simplifying information for easier understanding by students.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate nursing students on topics such as pathology, medical surgical nursing
• Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans and assessments, ensuring alignment with nursing program objectives.

• Coordinated appropriate use of resources, such as equipment and supplies, to ensure availability when needed.
• Streamlined workflow processes within the nursing unit to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures in the ward e.g radiation,chemotherapy
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.