SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
WORK HISTORY
RICHA DHUNGANA
337-***-**** • adkd95@r.postjobfree.com• Kinston, NC 28501 Highly motivated Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with over 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a variety of specialties including Medical/Surgical, Emergency, Neurology, Orthopedics, Telemetry, and nursing instruction. Dynamic team leader with proven successes in building rapport with patients, staff, and key constituents of diverse backgrounds. Developed analytical skills, team and resource management, time management and problem solving skills in family primary care practices. Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease
Management
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic
Procedures
Triaging
Shared Governance
Acute Care Expertise
Medical Laboratory
Procedures
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Personal Care Needs
Well Visit Procedures
Setting Up Referrals
10/1/18 - Current
Kinston, NC
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department / UNC Lenoir Health Care Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
11/1/17 - 1/22/18
Perkins, OK
Family Nurse Practitioner Student / In Christ Family Care Completed 180 hours of clinical work in Primary Care. Under the preceptorship of Bethany Carolee Rollins, MS, APRN, CNP, FNP
6/22/17 - 8/30/17
Perkins, OK
Family Nurse Practitioner Student / In Christ Family Care Completed 180 hours of clinical work in pediatrics. Under the preceptorship of Bethany Carolee Rollins, MS, APRN, CNP, FNP
5/2/17 - 6/19/17
Oklahoma City, OK
Family Nurse Practitioner Student / Women's Health Center Completed 180 hours of clinical work in women's health. Under the preceptorship of Dr. Mary Martin.
2/7/17 - 4/28/17
New Castle, OK
Family Nurse Practitioner Student / Tri City Family Care Completed 180 hours of clinical work in adult and gerontology. Under the preceptorship of Jeramiah Walker, FNP.
11/17/6 - 2/1/17
New Castle, OK
Family Nurse Practitioner Student / Tri City Family Care Completed 60 hours of clinical work in Advanced Health and physical assessment.
Under the preceptorship of Jeramiah Walker, FNP.
10/1/15 - 9/30/17
Oklahoma City, OK
Nursing Instructor / Brown Mackie College
Taught number of nursing classes including Care of Older Adults, Care of Adult III, Care of Clients with Complex Healthcare issues I and II, and Fundamentals of Nursing for nursing students Medical Surgical Nursing and Emergency Room Nursing.
Jan 2015 - 1/15/17
Perry, OK
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit / Perry Memorial Hospital Assessed, diagnosed, intervened, educated, and analyzed different disease conditions to patients and their family members Mentored undergraduate nursing students during clinical at hospital to help educate students on bedside care, nursing procedures, and organizational policies and procedures Interpreted and treated of basic cardiac rhythms, recognize and intervene signs and symptoms of Cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergencies
Floated to emergency room numerous times.
1/2/15 - Dec 2014 Teaching Assistant / University of Central Oklahoma EDUCATION
AFFILIATIONS
Edmond, OK Assisted number of faculty members with classroom instruction, exam, and record keeping to help increase student retention and persistence by 100%.
Created course websites, nursing brochures, answer keys, PowerPoint slides and other materials required for class ensuring that coursework aligned with the program outcomes. Graded quizzes, discussion questions, and exams to accurately assess student progress and areas of student struggle and confusion Medical Surgical Nursing – Stroke & Orthopedic unit. 9/1/13 - 12/9/14
Oklahoma City, OK
Registered Nurse, Neurological / University of Oklahoma-Medical Center
Identified and managed number of stroke patients daily by using National Institute of Health (NIH) stroke scale, Cincinnati Pre-Hospital Scale and Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time (FAST).
Oversaw and managed patient complications resulting from stroke to help increase patient recovery rates.
Assessed, managed, and intervened patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries Medical Surgical Nursing and Telemetry Nursing.
4/2/12 - 1/28/13
Leesville, LA
Registered Nurse, Telemetry / Byrd Regional Hospital Assessed, diagnosed, intervened, educated, and analyzed different disease conditions to patients and their family members Mentored undergraduate nursing students during clinical at hospital to help educate students on bedside care, nursing procedures, and organizational policies and procedures Interpreted and treated of basic cardiac rhythms, recognize and intervene signs and symptoms of Cardiopulmonary and respiratory emergencies.
Jan 2018
Savannah, GA
Post Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner in Nursing South University - Online
Jul 2015
Edmond, OK
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Leadership
University Of Central Oklahoma
Dec 2011
Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
McNeese State University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CERTIFICATIONS
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Member since 2017 Sigma-theta Tau International Member since 2014
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:, Oklahoma Licensed Registered Nurse: LICENSE #110723 Expires: December 2018 AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: CERTIFICATION # F02181002 Expires February 2023
HONORS & AWARDS, Graduate Honor Roll – South University Online (2016-2018) Graduate Honor Roll - University of Central Oklahoma (2013-2015) Beta Delta-at- Large Chapter
(Sigma Theta Tau International) (2014-Present) McNeese Access Award (2008-2011) Honor Roll - McNeese State University (2010-2011) Honor Roll - Southwest Minnesota State University (2007)
Maximized patient satisfaction by cultivating strong communication initiatives regarding care, medication, and treatments.
AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: CERTIFICATION # F02181002, Expires February 2023 North Carolina Licensed Registered Nurse: LICENSE #309798, Expires: August, 2022 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - 2018 to present Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - 2019 to present Basic Life Support (BLS) - 2012 to present
Graduate Honor Roll – South University Online (2016-2018) Graduate Honor Roll - University of Central Oklahoma (2013-2015) Beta Delta-at- Large Chapter (Sigma Theta Tau International) (2014-Present) McNeese Access Award (2008-2011)
Honor Roll - McNeese State University (2010-2011)
Honor Roll - Southwest Minnesota State University (2007)