Hetal Patel, RN
** ******* **, *****, ** ******, Mobile: 862-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking a Nursing position which will give me an opportunity to expand my practical experience at the same time as providing quality health care to residents. Reputation as a flexible team player with a positive attitude; function well in departments with changing priorities.
EXPERIENCE
REGISTER NURSE
MORRIS ADULT DAYCARE, PARSIPPANY, NJ June 2021 to present
Responsible for approximately seventy clients.
Perform physical exam and health history
Perform Admission and discharge process
Monitor vital signs and maintain patient care record
Coordinate and update care plans according to clients' needs and maintain medical records
NURSE CASE MANAGER
Faith Home Healthcare, Fairfield, NJ August 2020 to June 2021
Responsible for approximately seventy patients.
Provided emotional support and guidance when counseling client and family regarding care options.
Participated in the hiring training and counseling of paraprofessional staff.
Work with clients and families to develop and implement client specific care plans.
Instructed and supervised paraprofessional aide on patient needs.
Delegated and monitored the client service schedule and coordination of paraprofessional staff.
Utilized resources, such as family and community agencies to meet patient’s needs.
Develop plan of care established goal.
Oakland Rehabilitations and Healthcare Center, Oakland, NJ March 2019 – July 2020
Primary nurse responsible for dispensing of medication, wound care, charting and numerous other personalized interventions.
Perform physical exams and health histories
Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions.
Coordinated and updated care plans according to patients needs and maintained medical record.
Atrium Post -Acute care, Wayne, NJ August 2018- March 2019
Provide skilled and basic nursing care to a total care patients status -post traumatic brain injury including: PEG tube feeding, suctioning, chest physiotherapy and nebulizer treatments, medication administration, Foley catheter care and wound care.
Monitored vital signs and maintained patient care record.
Alaris Health at The Chateau, Rochelle Park, NJ August 2015 -August 2018
Skilled nursing unit/Vent Unit
Deliver patient care through the nursing home nurse activities
Maintain ventilator settings according to doctors’ orders
Responded accordingly to high/low pressure alarms
Conducted full respiratory assessment daily
Administer medication and intravenous fluids to patients as ordered by physicians
Monitor blood pressures, temperatures and vital signs at regular intervals
Suction tracheostomy
Documented care according to agency policy.
Perform all tasks with a patient centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatment
Shree Krishna Hospital and Medical Center, India. March. 2009 – Jan. 2012
Perform physical exams and health histories
Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions
Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions
Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse License - State Board of Nursing, New Jersey.
American Heart Association Basic Life support (BLS)
American Heart Association ACLS
EDUCATION
Gujarat Nursing Council, India.
Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery [March 2009]
Major: Nurses & Midwives GPA: 3.2/4.0
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, motivated, energetic, hard-working, and excellent communication skills. Hobbies include aviation, tennis, basketball, traveling and culinary arts, played on school tennis team, Club India, Multicultural Club and Hiking Club. Awarded Club India Scholarship for outstanding community service and participation in club events.