Nurse Practitioner and Science Teacher
Resume:
Khushboo Bhaidas
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505
Cell: 570-***-****
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Professional Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in different environments ranging from critical to long term. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Work History
06/2017 to 02/2020 Registered Nurse
Wilkes Barre General Hospital, Emergency Department
Wilkes Barre, PA
Make initial assessments of patients, take direction from paramedics on vital signs and symptoms, manage immediate needs, stabilize the patient.
Responding to families in their critical time, communicating patients needs to doctors, surgeons, CRNPs, PACs, helping them with bedside procedures.
Medicating patient, closely monitor them, educate them appropriately on discharge and most importantly manage the flow by prioritizing acutely critical versus critical patients.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Updated patient charts using Cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
02/2017 to 06/2017 Registered Nurse
Geisinger Community Medical Center, Progressive Care Unit
Scranton, PA
Demonstrating an understanding of the essential job functions as reflected in the PCU Registered Nurse job description, facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
Provide direct professional nursing care for assigned patients while maintaining a safe patient care environment.
Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
09/2016 to 06/2017 Registered Nurse, per diem
Geisinger Mountain View Care Center
Scranton, PA
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to other disciplinaries and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
2015 to August, 2016 Licensed Practical Nurse
Geisinger Mountain View Care Center
Scranton, PA
Provide medications, obtain vital signs, communicating with family and doctor regarding patients health, working with other team members in the best interest of the patient and provide high quality care to patients.
Observing for any changes in health pattern or behaviors and documenting the work.
Collaborated with charge nurse, social workers, PT/OT/ST to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Cared for over 30 patients each day with quality-driven support.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
2013 to 2015 Certified Nursing Assistant
Geisinger Mountain View Care Center
Scranton, PA
Provide optimum care and assist patients with their daily activities.
Obtain vital signs, report changes to the nurse and accurate documentation.
Communicate with families and staff members to provide effective care.
Obtain vital signs, report changes to the nurse and accurate documentation.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
2011 to 2012 Math and Science teacher
Shri Sathya Sai School
Gujarat, India
Taught the principles and applications of math and science to children of various age groups based on different learning needs.
Participated in various cultural and religious conferences.
Facilitated in activities that promote physical, mental, emotional and social growth.
Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Instructed classes of up to 40 students on principles of Mathematics and Science.
Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
2008 to 2011 Math and Science teacher
Shri C. C. Shah Sarvajanik English School
Gujarat, India
Taught principles and applications of math and science to children of various age.
Interacted with parents to promote better education.
Involved in recreational activities and physical training.
Attended various professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
Education
2018 to 2019 Simmons University
Boston, MA
Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner)
2015 to 2016 Passan School of Nursing, Wilkes University
Scranton, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2014 to 2015 Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA
Diploma of Practical Nursing
2006 to 2008 Sardar Patel University
Gujarat, India
Master of Science in Microbiology
2003 to 2006 Sardar Patel University
Gujarat, India
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Certifications
American Heart Association Certifications- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers CPR
Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center- Recognizing and reporting Child Abuse (3 hours)
American Heart Association Certifications- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for health care providers.
American Trauma Society, PA-Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
PA Trauma Systems Foundation- Trauma certified Registered Nurse
Ancillary Testing- Geisinger Health System- Blood Glucose Testing.
Ancillary Testing- Commonwealth Health System- Blood Glucose Testing.
Skills
Microsoft Office and Internet
Can speak three languages (English, Hindi, and Gujarati)
Student Precepting
Critical Thinking, Decision making and Accurate documentation
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
References
Mrs. Laura Bevlock Kanavy MSN, RN
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
3201, Rockwell Avenue
Scranton, PA 18505
Mrs. Cara Reed APRN, MSN, CNS
Associate of Chief of Nursing, Geriatrics and Extended Care
Golden Living Care Center
Scranton, PA
Maria Grandinetti, PhD, RN, BSBA, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Wilkes University
School of Nursing
Stark Learning Center, N222
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Office Phone: 570-***-****
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