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KAVITA PRASHAD, RN BScN

Georgetown, ON • 647-***-**** • ad3b75@r.postjobfree.com Enthusiastic health care professional delivering the highest level of quality standards while consistently exceeding performance expectations. A kind and compassionate team member with 27+ years of expertise contributing to the overall surgical operating room team, including neurosurgery, cardiac, hepatic biliary, gynecology, urology, vascular, orthopedic, thoracic, and minimally invasive surgery. Respected for interfacing and collaborating seamlessly with doctors, fellow colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams while consistently projecting a positive, 'can do' and professional attitude. Delivering a solid track record of completing assigned duties while performing responsibilities in an organized and timely manner. Effectively juggling multiple priorities while working to the highest levels of competence, credibility, and integrity. Demonstrating a conscientious adherence to hospital policies and procedures while completing accurate and top-notch patient notes and documentation. Recognized for outstanding industry knowledge, expertise, and achievements in areas including:

Patient Charting & Documenting Medical Recordkeeping Patient & Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Positioning Surgical Counts Emergency Response Protocol

Specimen Collection & Labelling Asepsis Standards Medication Administration

Perioperative Patient Care Infection Control Measures Documentation Filing Processes Technical Proficiencies

EPIC Patient Charting and Reporting Applications, and Meditech Microsoft Office Applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON 2001 Registered Nursing Program, Sheridan College, Health Sciences, Mississauga, ON 1996 Accreditation:

Registered Nurse, College of Nurses of Ontario, ONA, RNAO 1996 RN NCLEX, Texas Board of License 1997

Professional Development

Phlebotomy, ECG, PFT, Robetech Institute, Toronto 1996 RN Operating Room Certification, George Brown College 2001 J & J Spine Certification, Medtronic Spine & Cranial Certification, Stryker Spine Certification Preceptor Educational Workshop

CPR Level C - Heart & Stroke

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Operating Room RN, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON 2003 - Present Operating Room RN, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON 2001 - 2003 Postpartum, Neonatal Nursery RN, Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, ON 2000 - 2001 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit RN, Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonia, Texas 1997 - 2000 MedCare Clinic RN, Brampton, ON 1997

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Nursing Care Functions

Delivering a broad spectrum of nursing functions, including patient care needs, administrating oral, IV, and intramuscular injection medications, and collecting, labelling, and transporting specimens for testing

Prepping operating rooms with pertinent supplies, including checking equipment's functionality

Adhering to strict safety measures while carefully identifying proper doses before administrating medications, injections, and treatments

Observing and monitoring patient vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, and blood sugar levels for changes while responding and reporting on events accordingly

Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures and applying surgical dressings, enteral feeds, flushing out catheter lines, and practising infection control

Keeping track and accurate counts of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations

Accurately updating patient charts with medications and treatment plans to keep records current

Guiding and educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, proper medication use, and self-care to support treatment care plans Nursing Specialities

Assisting anesthesiologists with the care of sedated patients (pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care) and collaborating with surgeons, physicians, and members of the patient's healthcare team as a contributing member and to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Demonstrating clinical competence in surgical nursing practices while quickly responding to complications by providing necessary instruments, medications, or other applicable measures as required

Delivering orientation, training, and coaching to new nurses on standard operating procedures, techniques, care standards, infection control, and health and safety protocols

Recognizing, assessing, and interpreting symptoms and signs and then instituting interventions for patient diagnoses and treatments, including sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and jaundice

Recording and reporting observations and changes in patient conditions to designated staff and delivering direct nursing interventions and the management of crisis and life-threatening situations Communication Skills

Respectfully building strong rapport and positive interactions between patients and medical providers while proactively advocating for, promoting, and protecting the rights of patient's healthcare needs

Supporting families by offering patient updates, patient care and treatments, and medical options while providing resources and assistance as needed

Displaying composure and level-headiness when handling rapidly changing and high-stress situations

Adhering to strict compliance standards with regard to all nursing codes and professional conduct

Leveraging active listening skills and communication strengths when interacting with patients, families, and physicians while delivering outstanding care and service