Saksham Chaudhary, BSN RN

**** * ***** **, ***** IL 60714, Phone# 312-***-****, Email : adssib@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

9+ years of clinical experience in providing quality care to various patients.

Highly focused and detail-oriented, excelling at administering treatments & patient support.

Skilled at assessing situations and determining the best course of action while remaining attentive to patients' needs and ongoing health issues.

Knowledge of EPIC and EMR.

Certifications & Licensures

02/2016-08/2022 Registered Nurse Licensure, Illinois (Licensure No. 041438354)

2/2022 ACLS

11/2021-11/2023 BLS (CPR and AED) Program Certification (American Heart Association)

01/2022 Basic Cardiac Rhythm Training

06/2013 Registered Nurse Certification, Nepal (Licensure No. 22673)

03/2013 Registered Nurse Certification, India (Licensure No. 051764)

Experience

Registered Nurse (orthopedics & neurosurgery) 12/2021 – Present

Ascension Resurrection Medical Center hospital, Chicago IL

Roles and Responsibilities:

Nursing care to diverse populations with a concentration of orthopedics, neurological, and trauma care. Cared for patients with elective knee and hip joint replacement, ranging from broken bones, subdural hematomas, paraplegia, tracheotomy, and feeding tubes.

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab test.

Chronic patient care in orthopedics and the neurosurgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring care for up to six patients per shift.

Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.

Managed care for the post-operative patient through discharge.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnosis.

Delegated staff nurse duties.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring.

Receive patients from PACU, monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA and fluids, review post-op orders, Orient patients to the unit, and review the plan of care.

Obtain admission history, entering collected data into the computer system.

Educate patients specific to the condition, including precautions and potential post-op complications.

Communicate effectively with the patient's family members, physicians, and coworkers.

Monitor patients closely for changes in condition and advocate as needs arise.

Position patients with expected proper alignment, using an understanding of body mechanics.

Enhance patient status to return to baseline function or better, using a multi-modal approach and communicating with various therapies and resources (PT, OT, RT, Pharmacy, social work, Chaplain).

Manage pain effectively, implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, timely administration of analgesics with consideration of prior function (chronic pain, assistive device, Emotional requirements)

set up and maintain various components of orthopedic equipment: Traction and overhead frame.

Ensured HIPAA compliance and contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation.

Registered Nurse 2/2016 –12/2021

Lee Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing, Des Plaines, IL

Roles and Responsibilities:

Primary contact coordinator for all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

Monitored patient health and maintained clear, concise, and accurate patient records using electronic medical records.

Educated patients and family members about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness and gave discharge teaching to the patients and family members.

Assigned patient care duties to the CNAs and resident assistants to provide coordinated quality care.

Assisted in orienting and teaching new and inexperienced staff.

Initiated emergency treatment of patients when needed.

Responsible for planning, assessing, and coordinating patients' discharge needs with a healthcare team member.

Took care of patients needing specialized nursing care like IV medications, g-tube care, tracheotomy care, Foley care, care of the patient with Midline and PICC line, several types of ostomy care, and pleural drain.

Provided education to patients and families and answered their health care concerns regarding managing illness.

Responded to patient questions and appropriately provided reassurance while responding to patient concerns.

Utilized current nursing practices to provide patient care while assessing the needs and focusing on the patient's needs with care, concern, respect, and cooperation for up to 20 patients.

Registered Nurse, ED (Emergency Department) 6/2013 – 2/2015

Green City Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal

Roles and Responsibilities:

Collected current symptoms and detailed patient history and then consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.

Performed triage while considering both physical and psychological elements.

Managed essential life support needs and stabilized patients until the attending physician was available, based upon nursing standards and protocol—recorded patient's current vital signs.

Collaborated directly with physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing, and treatments.

Prepared and administered (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and recorded prescribed medicines. Reported adverse reactions to medication or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.

Provided IV therapy and basic bedside care.

Maintained proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.

Reported any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies.

Initiated patient education plan, as prescribed by the physician. Taught patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury by explaining post-therapist home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, medication and rehabilitation self-administered, and provided referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment.

Displayed professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner.

Recorded all the care information concisely, accurately, and completely, on time, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing 10/2008 – 2/2013

Florence College of Nursing, Bangalore, India

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, India

Skills

Profound knowledge of maintaining electronic medical record

Profound ability to observe and identify problems with keen understanding and efficiency in resolution

Deep expertise in patient care management and discharge planning.

Fluent communication skills with demonstration skills

Team player with excellent customer service following code of ethics and

Exceptional ability to manage the queries, problems, and complaints of the patient and their families

Aptitude for developing new skills, multi-tasking, and remaining dedicated to the position

Effective time management, Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and planning skills

Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA.

Knowledge of EPIC & Point click.

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