Nurse Practitioner Registered

Sheetal Timsina

Glen Allen, VA ***** 412-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with eight plus years of nursing experience in various clinical areas, seeking full-time entry level Acute Care Nurse Practitioner role in inpatient or outpatient settings. Certified by American Association of critical care Nurses and licensed in state of Virginia. Bilingual and experienced to meet individual’s unique healthcare needs.

Education

Master of Science: Nursing, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Graduated in 05/2024

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - Richmond, VA

GPA: 3.92

Gwaltney Scholarship Recipient

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Graduated in 12/2019

California University of Pennsylvania (CALU)

GPA: 3.54

Associate of Science: Nursing, Graduated in 12/2015

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)

GPA: 3.45

Licensing/Certification

AACN certified.

APRN license VA, 002*******, Active

NPI active

DEA license in progress

RN License VA, 000*******, Active

ACLS Certified-Bon Secours, Active

BLS certified by AHA, Active

Stroke NIH and Cardiac Dysrhythmia Certified

work and clinical experience

Student Nurse Practitioner- 02/12/2024 to 04/20/2024

Cardiothoracic Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital

Clinical hours completed: 160 plus hours.

Performed new surgical case consultation for cardiothoracic surgery, obtaining comprehensive health history along with PAT testing.

Performed comprehensive physical assessment and make appropriate judgement to continue or discontinue, surgically placed lines and chest tubes while being adherent to hospital policy.

Careful hemodynamic monitoring, ordering labs and diagnostic chest-rays and interpret them to determine appropriate treatment.

Present patient’s cases on a daily round with surgeons and other disciplinary team and advocate for their needs.

Assess and determine the appropriate level of care for the patients including their readiness to leave the ICU to go to step-down unit.

Provide medical planning and management of cardiac surgery patients in the ICU as well as on the floor.

Student Nurse Practitioner- 08/22/2023 to 11/28/2023

Internal Medicine at St. Mary’s hospital

Clinical hours completed: 240 plus hours.

Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.

Develop differential diagnoses and formulate treatment plans in collaboration with supervising healthcare providers.

Order and interpret diagnostic test such as labs, EKGs and other imaging studies.

Monitor and document patient’s progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

Assist in performing clinical procedure under supervision e.g. wound care, suturing, inserting intravenous lines etc.

Ensure all procedures are performed safely and in accordance with hospital protocols.

Student Nurse Practitioner- 03/12/2024 to 05/03/2024 and 05/31/2023 to 07/24/2023

Richmond Nephrology Associates: Inpatient and outpatient

Clinical hours completed: 200 plus hours.

Collaborated with Nephrologist to identify common signs and symptoms of renal disorder, review and interpret lab result and diagnostic test that pertains to kidney disease.

Formulate top differential diagnosis based on chief complaints for kidney disorder and discuss appropriate work-up.

Discussed prescribing appropriate agents with dosages and highlights true therapeutic benefits and contraindication.

Reviewed and assist prescribing dialysis treatments, hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) both followed by treatment adjustment based on patient’s conditions.

Provide patient education on managing kidney disease with dietary and lifestyle modifications along with managing co-morbid conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

Placed consults and collaborated with other specialist including cardiology, primary care and urology to better meets the patient’s needs.

Worked with kidney transplant patient in pre and post-transplant phase and familiarized myself with their unique needs.

Nursing School Clinical:

Nursing Clinicals, UPMC Mercy, Magee Women Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, Western Psychic Hospital, Children Hospital

Skills

Clinical Documentation including SOAP notes.

Care plan development.

Pre-admission testing.

Fast pace learning and Critical thinking.

Analytical and attention details.

Mentoring and precepting.

Leadership and mentorship.

Read and interpret chest X-rays and other laboratory test result.

Intubation and advance airway management.

Central line placement, A line placement, peripheral IV and Foley catheter placement.

Comprehensive health assessment.

Interprofessional Collaboration.

Work History

Registered Nurse on step-down telemetry unit since 07/2019 - Current

St Mary's Hospital

Collaborates daily with interdisciplinary team to deliver safe and high-quality care.

Lead and mentor new hires, perform charge nurse role and help co-ordinate the unit workflow.

Proficient in safe medication administration via all routes, including some cardiac gtts (milrinone, Diltiazem etc.) and monitor their response.

Trained and expert in advance hemodynamic monitoring of critically ill patients and act accordingly, this includes reacting to potentially fatal cardiac rhythms.

Provide post procedural care, such as patient with TURP procedure on 3-way bladder irrigation, post cardiac catheterization and many others.

Perform patient’s Admissions and discharges, collaborates with interdisciplinary team for their needs.

Provides cross coverage to other units- Telemetry, Neurology, Urology and orthopedic.

Use epic charting systems for daily documentation of patient's care.

Registered Nurse on Neuro-Telemetry unit, 11/2018 - 03/2019

St Clair Hospital

Monitors and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic display.

Performed neurological assessment, complex wound care, monitored various drainage devices.

Clinically knowledgeable and critical thinker for the care management of stroke patient

Trained and certified in cardiac dysrhythmia and experienced with telemetry.

Achieved top marks from both employers for strengths in multidisciplinary team collaboration, warm bedside manner, and clinical skill areas.

Nursing Unit Manager, 07/2016 - 5/2019

Baptist Homes Society of Mt Lebanon

Record case information and perform statistical analysis whenever required.

Phone counseling and assessment of patients health and wellness.

Performed utilization review and discharge planning.

Making sure the insurer has all the information needed to approve payment for hospitalization in preventing insurance claim denials.

Negotiated with the pharmacy, home health care company, health insurer and the patient to mainstream the overall treatment process.

Facilitates resident placement based on clinical services needed, bed availability, resident/family preference, geographic location.

Facilitate a physician-specific plan of care, ensure appropriate resource utilization, and coordinate utilization review and approval by a payer.

Involved in the development, maintenance, and implementation of continuous quality improvement of nursing facility.

Act as the patient's advocate as it relates to insurance coverage and financial assistance.

Directly involved in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day function of nursing department.

Participated in survey/inspection mandated by department of health.

Represented institution (nursing department) in different external meetings and involve in quality improvement of care and services.

Created a participatory environment for all staffs including nurses, CNA's, and unit clerks, involved in operation and organization of the unit to enhance the life of residents.

Reviewed complains and grievances made by department personnel/patients and report to the director of Nursing appropriately.

Supervised the admission of patients in emergency cases and directed the transferring of patients from their location to the hospital via ambulance.

Certified Nursing Assistant, 10/2012 - 03/2015

HCR Manor Care

Provided direct patient care and work collaboratively with other health care team and dietician.

Trained in providing ADL for patient and report any changes in their functionality.

Experienced in taking patient's vital sign including blood sugar of diabetic patient and analyze them.

Consistent and reliable in-patient care with great satisfaction

Provided care and emotional support to patients and their families at home setting.

Lifted and turned immobile clients and assisted residents with all hygiene-related tasks.

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