Sujata Tiwari Poudyal

• Assisted in complex surgeries, including multiple Re-Ops, Heart and lung transplants, Heart liver transplant, Ventricular assist Device, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge of various surgical techniques.
• Created detailed surgeon’s preference cards listing surgical instruments, sutures, and procedural steps for new staff.
• Coordinated with suppliers to procure surgeon-preferred instruments and suture materials for specific procedures.
• Managed PCICU emergency Carts and ensure that cart has necessary equipment and supplies for emergency ECMO and reopening the chest.
• Created surgical instruments sets and bundle according to surgeons preference and maintained them by ensuring proper instruments are in the sets and instruments bundles.
• Acted team when needed, managed 25 nurses and 5 service workers by assigning staffs to each room according to their skill and experience.
• Managed collaboration between surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, anesthesia technicians and nurses to run six operating rooms, Out of OR procedures and one hybrid OR.
• Booked emergency cases, called on-call staffs ordered case carts and communicated with CVICU and PCICU for post op care. (This is done from home on the weekends)
• Mentored new nursing staff and students in proper OR procedures, contributing to improved overall team performance, especially in Pediatric Patients
• Evaluated inventory levels of surgical supplies regularly, ensuring adequate stock for scheduled procedures without excess waste or shortages.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories to identify potential complications prior to surgery.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in operating room nursing.
• Assisted anesthesia providers during induction and emergence phases, promoting smooth transitions into and out of surgery for patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by efficiently managing operating room processes and coordinating with surgical teams.
• Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating operating room assignments based on surgical priorities and staff availability and skills.
• Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members, fostering a collaborative work environment within the operating room setting.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information throughout the perioperative process, ensuring seamless transitions between care stages.
• Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
• Implemented strict infection control measures, maintaining a sterile environment for all surgical procedures.
• Reduced surgery times through effective pre-operative preparations and timely communication with team members.
• Collaborated closely with surgeons to ensure proper equipment setup and availability of necessary instruments.
• Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
• Ensured compliance with standard infection prevention protocols by preparing the patient’s incision site pre-operatively.
• Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
• Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
• Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Actively provided training and education as a replacement cardiac nurse educator.

Coordinated with vendors, residents, fellows, and surgeons for in-service sessions.

Provides expertise in cardiovascular nursing to elevate patient outcomes and care.

Continually updated learning materials to meet professional benchmarks.

Mentored new as well as senior nurses to enhance proficiency in cardiac care.

Helped in formulating guidelines for cardiac patient management ie, creating a guideline for OR nurses to put dressing for VAD and ECLS cannulas, Dressing for open chest.

Taught new staffs to scrub in cardiac cases, helped them to prime ventricular devices especially Berlin Heart.

Developed expertise among nursing staff in pediatric cardiac surgery to ensure excellent care for patients with heart conditions.

Managed post-operative care for both adult and pediatric patients in cardiac ICU.

Delivered specialized intensive care for cardiovascular patients.

Consistently assessed and tracked cardiovascular conditions.

Managed advanced life support procedures effectively.

Worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.

Scrubbed and circulated in surgical procedures for adult and pediatric patients.

Adhered to infection control standards through proper gowning and gloving procedures.

Served as a team lead managing OR Nurses and allied staff with scheduling and assignments.