SWASTIKA POUDEL DHAKAL, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Houston,Texas. Phone: (682) 313 - 3059. Email: ad2s2a@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY

Dedicated, compassionate and resourceful board certified Family Nurse Practitioner seeking for a challenging position to utilize clinical expertise and contribute to positive patient outcomes. Highly motivated registered nurse with over 7 years of experience in providing quality patient care in acute, long term care as well as in the mental health care setting. Skilled in providing compre- hensive patient care, promoting emotional well-being, and advocating for vulnerable population. SKILLS:

• Strong communication, Team work and collaboration, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Chronic Disease Management, Leadership and Evidence based care.

• Proficient with EMR- eClinicalWorks

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Texas Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse # 1152390 Expire on 11/2025

• Texas Licensed Registered Nurse # 900227. Expire on 11/2025

• AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner # F09231186. Expire on 09/2028

• American Heart Associations Basic Life Support ( BLS) Certification. Expire on 07/2025 EDUCATION:

• Master of science in Nursing, Major in Family Nurse Practitioner, Texas Woman’s University - Denton, Texas Graduated in May 2023

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing,

Chitwan Medical College (P) Ltd- Chitwan, Nepal Graduated in April 2013 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AS A FNP STUDENT

SR Medical Clinic, Houston Texas : 260 hours ; Area of Practice: Adult Clinic

• Performed comprehensive physical exam, assessments, evaluation and treatment under the supervision of Physician.

• Observed patient progression for patients with chronic illness such as high blood pressure, high Cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes.

• Developed evidence-based care plan including diagnostic testing, medication management, referrals and follow- up.

• Collaborated with other health care providers to provide optimum care of the patient Good neighbor Clinic, Houston, Texas : 150 hours ; Area of Practice: Family Practice

• Performed comprehensive physical examination, diagnosis and treatment plan under the super- vision of APRN

• Interpreted findings from the examination, lab values and imaging results and effectively convey health information to the patients and their families under the supervision of APRN RENU GARG MD Pediatrics, Houston Texas : 110 hours; Area of Practice: Pediatrics

• Providing primary care, including well-child visits, immunizations, managing common illnesses and injuries, and offering anticipatory guidance to families.

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• Hany Ahmed, MD, Houston, Texas : 80 hours; Area of practice: Obstetric/ Gynecology

• Performed wide array of gynecologic, post menopausal care and Pregnancy evaluation that in- cluded examination, diagnosis, treatment care under the supervision of physician

• Provided education and counseling to the female from adolescents to older adults regarding sexual health, STI Prevention and contraception methods PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. Mental Health Nurse, Kingwood Pines Hospital, Kingwood, Texas, USA: 08/2021- Present

• Developed strong therapeutic relationships with diverse population of patients.

• Implemented crisis intervention strategies during times of emergency or high stress situations.

• Applied de-escalation techniques to manage agitated behaviors safely and compassionately. 2. Medical Surgical Nurse, Nexus Specialty Hospital, Shenandoah, TX, USA : 02/2020– 11/2020

• Administered medications, treatments and therapies according to established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or changes in condition.

• Demonstrated exceptional communication and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Provided compassionate, patient-centered care to improve patient outcomes and aid in faster re- covery.

3. Medical Surgical Nurse, Kindred Hospital the Heights, TX, USA: 11/2017 – 01//2020.

• Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.

• Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.

• Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols. 4. Medical Surgical Nurse, Shree Puspanjali Hospital (P) Ltd, Chitwan, Nepal 08/2014-08/2015

5. Medical Surgical Nurse, Chitwan Medical College (P) Ltd, Chitwan, Nepal 07/2013-08/2014

• Identifies patient needs, set goals with patients and implements nursing interventions and activities to achieve optimal patient outcome.

• Restorative nursing care following a prolonged illness, identifies patient care requirements by establishing good relation with patients and family members.

• Resolves patient’s problem by utilizing multidisciplinary approach.

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