SURAKSHA THAPA

**** ****** ***** ** ******, TX,**244 646- 338-6039 adk7lo@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as an Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner that will enhance my nursing skills and gives me the opportunity to work with adult age group patients to prevent and promote health and wellness by early assessment and management of acute and chronic health problem.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic and personable, with over 20 years of experience in the medical surgical nursing, as well as clinical experience in the cardiology and covid tele unit. Possesses extensive skills in evaluating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examination, and complete history taking, efficient in computer technology and electronic charting.

EXPERIENCE

AGPCNP program Clinical Rotation

Dr Bestawrous Family care medical clinic (360 hrs ) August 2019 – October 2019

Assessed and treated average of 10 patients per shifts with various illnesses like cardiac and thyroid disorders.

Participated in the care of the patient age range 13 and above.

Collaborated with the PCP to form an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patients.

Performed evidence based comprehensive primary care management for a wide range of chronic health conditions in the adult population including asthma, diabetes mellitus, COPD, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, acute illnesses including otitis media, sinusitis, acute respiratory diseases, with referrals to appropriate specialist as warranted.

Performed focused patient histories, assessments, and interventions, for an acute, chronic, episodic scheduled appointments.

Developed evidence-based plan of care including medication management and follow up care.

Types of assessment conducted, and notes written included, daily progress notes, consult notes and history and physicals.

Managed the pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment of various disease conditions.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, interpreted appropriate lab, EKG tests, radiology tests.

Excel Cardiology (180 hrs ) March 2020- May 2020

Assessed and treated average of 10 patients per shifts with various illnesses like cardiac and vascular disorders.

Participated in the care of the patient by collaborating with the cardiologist.

Performed evidence based comprehensive primary care management for a wide range of cardiac and vascular health conditions in the adult population including post MI, post stent, CAD, CHF, cardiac Arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, PAD, PVD.

Keller Oaks Healthcare Rehab (180 hrs) May 2020-August 2020

Assessed and treated average of 10 patients per shifts with various illnesses like Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Hospice .

Participated in the care of the patient mainly elderly aged 40 and above by collaborating with the MD to form an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patients.

Registered Nurse March 2013 till current

Worked on the Acute Care for the Elderly unit as a Medical / Surgical nurse caring for patients age 13 and above.

Delivered outstanding care to the geriatric population, admitted for management of an acute illness, with complex underlying comorbidities.

Operated as one of the unit’s primary charge nurses, establishing and continuously optimizing work assignments, delegating, and prioritizing based on individual staff strengths and expertise.

Work collaboratively with health care providers, case managers, social workers, physical therapy and other members of the health care team to discuss patients conditions and medical needs.

Managed patients’ admissions and discharges from hospitals to homecare, extended care facility or self-care,

Trained nurses in the preceptor role, both new to the unit and new to the practice.

Worked in the telemetry /stroke unit providing care to the stroke patients and the patients requiring telemetry monitoring.

Provided care to the stroke patients from the admissions to the discharges conducting NIH stroke assessments with ongoing monitoring of neurological status.

Provided stroke teaching to patient and families focusing on stroke signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, exploring personalized, stoke risk factors and the medication/lifestyle changes needed to lower those risk factors.

Read, measured, and interpreted telemetry strips and EKGs.

Monitored cardiac rhythms and assessed for cardiac rhythm changes, providing nursing interventions for cardiac arrhythmias.

Registered Nurse at Carlyle Rehab Center, Southlake, Texas 01/2010-10/2012

Registered Nurse at Ridgewood Medical Center 04/2009-11/2009

RN at Dr.Iwamura Memorial Hospital,Bhaktapur,Nepal 05/2003-01/2006

Registered Nurse at Norvic Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal 01/2001-03/2008

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner,

University of Texas Arlington Graduated on 08/2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Texas Arlington Graduated on 08/2016

Post Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PBSN) Graduated on 12/2008

Purbanchal University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Diploma in Nursing, Maharajgunj Nursin g Campus, Nepal Graduated on 06/2000

LICENSURE

Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP Current

Texas Registered Professional Nurse Current

SKILLS

Proficient knowledge on computer technology and electronic charting

Speaks English, Nepali and Hindi language

Experience in conducting detailed physical and cardiac assessments, interpreting lab values and EKG stripes.

Training completed on performing Treadmill test, Stress ECHO, Holter monitoring and interpreting, ABP monitoring, Pulmonary Function test interpretation.

Training completed on DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment) Tuberculosis program.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) Current

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate from American Heart Association Current

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Expiration Current

REFERENCES

Dr Robert Demartini

Ph- No-972-***-****

Dr Irfan Hamid

Ph. No-817-***-****

Dr. Reda Bestawrous

Ph. No-817-***-****

Sabina Rawal, RN

Ph. No-214-***-****

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