VAISHALI D. HIRA

**** ******** ******* *********, *********, TN, 37922

704-***-****

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OBJECTIVE:

Dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse with over 17 years of experience in various health care settings. I am seeking an opportunity to transition into a position that will allow me to utilize my knowledge, experience, dedication, and communication skills in an environment that cultivates innovation, creativity, challenge, and growth.

WORK HISTORY:

Parkwest Medical Center

Staff RN

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nov. 2016 – Present Knoxville, TN

Provided and maintained a healing environment for patients

Provided care for patients immediately postoperatively

Identified, facilitated, and evaluated nursing care outcomes such as pain management and respiratory status

Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to ensure patient was regaining consciousness from anesthesia

Maintained a safe airway for patients throughout the post-anesthesia phase

Implemented new assignments based on patient and staffing requirements

Maintained a calm demeanor and strong communication skills within a stressful environment

Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health

Staff RN

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Feb. 2012 – Oct. 2016 Charlotte, NC

Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment

Recovered patients according to facility policies and procedures

Initiated postoperative patient education

Maintained and updated clinical skills and knowledge based on current nursing education practices

Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health

Staff RN

Neuro Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit Feb.2007- Feb. 2012 Charlotte, NC

Performed initial patient assessments for best patient care outcomes

Monitored patients and executed nursing interventions to accelerate healing and recovery after surgery

Educated patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatments, disease process and management

Precepted student nurses and new hires on specific nursing unit, policies and procedures, clinical skills, and direct patient care

VAISHALI D. HIRA

1108 Westland Gardens Boulevard, TN, 37922

704-***-****

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Trillium Health Centre Aug. 2004-Jul.2006 Mississauga, ON

Staff RN – Neurosurgery

Provided neurosurgical nursing care to patients with nervous system related disease processes

Consulted with the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Implemented corrective action when patient exhibited adverse symptomatology

Responded to life-saving circumstances based on nursing standards and protocol

Community Nursing Oct. 2003-Apr. 2004 Dominican Republic

Pre-Grad Experience – Community

Provided nursing care to the local community of Bani

Helped organize and facilitate clinics for plantation workers and families

Trillium Health Centre Jan. 2003-Apr.2004 Mississauga, ON

Pre-Grad Experience – Neurosurgery

Simcoe County District Health Unit Oct. 2004-Dec. 2004 Barrie, ON

Student Nurse – Flu Clinic

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Tennessee License of competence

Current ACLS, PALS and BLS certification

EPIC trained

Cerner trained

VAISHALI D. HIRA

1108 Westland Gardens Boulevard, TN, 37922

704-***-****

adz3lz@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Chamberlain College of Nursing Remote

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Jan. 2016- Jan. 2018

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology Orillia, ON

Diploma Nursing Graduate with Honors

Sept. 2001- Apr. 2004

George Brown College Toronto, ON

Neuroscience Nursing I

Sept. 2005-Dec. 2005

Trillium Health Centre Mississauga, ON

Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention

(Attended a one-day seminar)

Trillium Health Centre Mississauga, ON

Pain Management Course 101

(Attended a one-day seminar)

REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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