Compassionate Emergency RN with Clinical Skills

Purva T. Patel

*** ******* **. • Canton, MI *****

215-***-**** • ****************@*****.***

Compassionate Registered Nurse

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Proactive and reliable multitasker with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize patient needs and coordinate daily basic care needs. Highly motivated team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for process improvement efforts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

RWJ BH – Hamilton, NJ 11/2023 – 8/2025

Emergency – Registered Nurse

Delivered rapid, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department serving up to patients per shift.

Performed triage using evidence-based protocols to prioritize patients with critical and life-threatening conditions.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to stabilize trauma, cardiac, and medical emergency patients.

Administered medications, IV fluids, and emergency interventions under physician orders and standing protocols.

Monitored vital signs and patient responses, initiating immediate interventions when necessary.

Collaborated with EMS during patient handoff to ensure continuity and accuracy of care.

Supported physicians during emergency procedures such as intubations, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertions, and central line placements.

Operated defibrillators and other emergency equipment with proficiency and confidence.

Provided wound care, splinting, and burn management per protocol.

Contributed to staff education on sepsis recognition, trauma protocols, and stroke management.

Ensured accurate and timely charting in EHR (Epic, Meditech).

Responded to Code Blue, Rapid Response, and trauma activations, performing life-saving interventions within seconds of onset.

Explained diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions clearly to ensure patient understanding.

cvs pharmacy – West Windsor, NJ 7/14 – 8/28/2025

Pharmacy Department -Technician/Clinical Immunizer

Provide the neighboring towns exception community pharmacy experience through filling prescriptions, awareness programs, and an all-in-one medication and retail supply store.

Swiftly and correctly calculate dosages, dispense medications, prepare prescription labels and fill prescriptions for approval by pharmacists.

Use the pharmacy’s proprietary computer program to access prescription information including patient and prescriber data, drug selection, prescription interpretation, and insurance billing.

Research and resolve dosage conflicts, potentially harmful drug interactions, insurance issues, and other matters to ensure patient safety/wellness and build customer loyalty.

Complete daily pharmacy supplies and inventory stock with accuracy and diligence.

Grand view hospital – Sellersville, PA 5/2018 – 5/2021

Progressive Care Unit -Registered Nurse

Provided, assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care in accordance with unit standards for all patient types. Performed various tasks and implemented direct patient care to adult cardiac telemetry patients.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Administered medications and monitored outcomes.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.

Accurate documentation of patient care and interventions.

Coordinated care with members of interdisciplinary teams.

Delegated appropriately to staff such as patient care technicians.

Communicated with physicians to discuss treatment plans.

Performed patient assessments and delivered appropriate patient care with 5:1 ratio.

Participated in quality improvement, reviewed charts, and reviewed clinical documents with charge nurse.

Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, IV Fluids administration, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating physicians on findings.

Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, heart disease, and other conditions.

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Kohls Retail store – Lansdale, PA (5/2016) – (5/2018)

(Omni Fullfillment Representative)

(Ensure that all online orders and merchandise and product received at the store is processed in accordance with established programs and procedures. Offload stock deliveries, process orders and package orders for distribution)

Perform multiple functions within the back room of the retail store such as receiving

merchandise, inspecting merchandise, filling orders, sorting and packing merchandise in

appropriate box size for shipment to customers as needed. In fulfillment of these duties

may spend majority of time in one of the following areas, but has knowledge and experience to move among multiple area functions as needed.

Sorting and Packing - Sort merchandise into order groupings and/or pack merchandise

using proper containers, cartons, or packaging for shipment. Apply designated labels.

Visually inspect product for quality and presentation to customer.

Order filling - Fill retail and/or direct customer orders by inspecting merchandise and

matching merchandise to order. Pull merchandise from designated stock locations and

place in proper containers.

Material Handling - move merchandise among warehouse locations using authorized

material handling equipment (i.e. stock pickers, lift trucks, etc.) or manually load and/or

unload trailers.

Inventory - Perform physical inventory on any given items to ensure accuracy of shelf and

alternate quantities.

VOLUNTEER EXPERTISE

BAPS AKSHARDHAM, NORTH AMERICA – Robbinsville, NJ 8/22 – 11/23

Medical Team Lead -First Aid Care

Provided basic emergency medical care to volunteers experiencing a sudden acute injury or illness as well as given knowledge on continuous post-care treatment for healing and resolution.

Examined volunteers and treated injuries within the scope of training and/or refers patients to appropriate practitioner or clinic or arranges for transport to local hospital.

Provided standard first aid treatment for injuries not considered serious, which may include cleaning injured areas and applying antiseptic, salves, ointments, or bandages.

During treatment, maintained compliance with OSHAs bloodborne pathogen standards.

Observed volunteers with injuries or illnesses requiring further treatment.

Maintained required records and documentation including log of injuries and occupational illnesses requiring first aid treatment.

Maintained adequate inventory of first aid supplies; requests additional supplies when needed.

Maintained neat and tidy first aid room.

Performed other related duties as assigned.

BAPS AKSHARDHAM, NORTH AMERICA – Robbinsville, NJ 8/22 – 11/23

Construction Volunteer -Waterproofing Lead

Provided waterproofing direction and support for various types of stonework to ensure quality of work is sustained with the mindset to secure the structure is prominent for generations to come and experience the Hindu culture and history.

Applied waterproofing chemicals, coatings, sealants to concrete walls, surfaces, and domes

Grinded concrete to smoothen surface with hand held grinder machine

Cut rebar and metal rods with metal grinder cutter machine

Cut stone with stone cutter machine

Cleaning surfaces prior to applying waterproofing products

Install caulk into joints using a caulk gun

Instill grout and epoxy into cracks and joints

Applied PC 260 waterproofing compound to concrete vertical walls

Applied PC220 waterproofing compound to concrete horizontal surfaces

Waterproofing was a 6 layer process which included 1 layer of primer and 5 layers of waterproofing compound

EDUCATION

Gwynedd mercy university, Gwynedd Valley, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 9/14 – 6/18

Concentration: Registered Nurse

Dean’s List, Gwynedd Mercy University, 6/15 – 6/18

Certified CPR & BLS Provider

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Clinical:

Patient Assessment, Patient Monitoring, Recording & Documentation, Bedside Care & Procedures, Safety, Comfort, & Hygiene, History & Vital Signs Taking, Health Education, Community Education, Problem Analysis/Resolution, Medical Terminologies, Communication, Collaboration

Equipment:

Stat strip Glucose Hospital Meter System, Capsa Healthcare Medication Cart, Hospira A+ Infusion Pump, Verathon Prime Bladder Scan System, GE Mac 5500 EKG Machine w/ CAM-14, Catheter Kits, CPAP, BIPAP Machine, Spirometer, Enema Sets, Briefs Pads, Pulse Oximeter, Reflex Hammer, Nasal Canula, Laboratory Bloodwork Equipment, Humidifier, Stool Management Kits, Urinary Supplies, IV Kits

Soft:

Meditech Electronic Health Records System, Microsoft Enterprise Tools, MAC & Windows Operating Systems

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