Registered Nurse Care

CHANDIKA PYAKUREL, RN, BSN

Grand Terrace, CA M: 669-***-**** adex0n@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Energetic and motivational Registered Nurse dedicated to driving top-quality patient care and enrich the knowledge in resulting a professional growth. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to provide the best health care.

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts, State of California

CPR certified through American Heart Association - Active since 2019

Dementia training

SKILLS

Self-discipline

Acute care and rehabilitative care

Patient-oriented

Problem resolution ability

Multi-lingual in English, Hindi and Nepali

IV Insertion

Strong clinical judgment

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Medication and IV insertion

Nursing Plan Development and Modification

Body mechanics knowledge

Strong medical ethic

WORK HISTORY

Registered Nurse – Acute Care 10/2019 to Current

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital Bradford, Massachusetts

Provided care to 5-6 high acute patients needing complex care from admission to discharge, including patient assessment, care plan formulation, providing health education related to disease condition and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.

Provided extensive care for patients with pulmonary HTN, respiratory failure, COPD, CHF and expert in airway management, suctioning, operating ventilators, tracheostomy care, oxygen administration, BiPAP, CPAP.

Delivered medications via oral, IV, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous route, monitored responses to catch and address new concerns and monitored adverse drug reactions and carefully documented the progress.

Managed patients recovering from recent medical surgical procedures, including facilitating ostomy care, Gastro-Jejunal, NG tubes care, TPN administration, Drain tube care, catheter insertion and care.

Performed various type of wound care including post-surgical wound, pressure ulcers, wounds requiring vac-therapy and identification of changes and abnormalities.

Performed intravenous therapy including starting peripheral IV lines, administrating IV medications, transfusion of blood and blood products.

Collected blood, urine and other lab specimens and prepared for lab testing according to hospital policy.

Monitored patient condition including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability and acuity.

Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to patients, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and care managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions.

Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPPA laws and prevent information breaches.

Registered Nurse 07/2019 to 10/2019

Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Needham, Massachusetts

Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions.

Maintained and managed patient’s database in PCC software.

Assisted patients transition from immediate care to full-time subacute rehabilitation in cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastro-enteric, spinal injury and stroke rehabilitation.

Managed oral and intramuscular subcutaneous medications.

Skin and wound care, suctioning, catheterization and care, oxygen administration, tracheostomy care, G-J tube care, NG tube care.

Educated patients and their families on disease processes, care procedures and medication.

Ensured patient safety, observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information, and ensured HIPAA compliance across all patient data handling, systems, and training.

Nursing Assistant 02/2019 to 06/2019

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England Woburn, Massachusetts

Provide basic and routine care and assist patients with the activities of daily living, Meeting elimination needs such as providing bedpan, transferring to the toilet, emptying urine bag, applying a condom catheter.

Checked vital signs of patients and recorded all gathered information, noting any distinct changes to report to assigned Nurses. Performing routine finger-stick blood glucose tests, EKG and bladder scan as prescribed.

Turning and repositioning the bedridden patients, lifting patients from bed and wheelchair using mobility devices and other techniques.

Serving meals, helping patients eat and performing calorie count if ordered.

Listening to patients concerns and advocating problems to higher authorities.

Registered Nurse 04/2017 to 11/2018

Spinal Injury Rehabilitation Center Kathmandu, Nepal

Assisted patients transition from immediate care to full-time rehabilitation in spinal injury and stroke rehabilitation.

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications, monitored responses for emergent concerns, start IV, administer fluids, draw blood, obtain specimens.

Administered and directed care for patients on a daily basis, performing assessments, care planning and patient education from admission through discharge.

Assisted in activities of daily life, monitored vital processes, intake output, nutritional status, psychological condition, obtained specimen sample and interpret lab test results, EKG interpretation.

Skin assessment and education for pressure ulcer prevention and choosing the right wound dressing according its stage, severity and location.

Transfusion of blood and blood products, fluids and monitor for effectiveness and complications.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 2012 - 2016

Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal

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