Stella Varghese

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• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Supervised and managed daily activities of clinical team consisting of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
• Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
• Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
• Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
• Optimized resource allocation by regularly monitoring clinic operations and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
• Coordinated continuing education opportunities for staff members to stay current on industry advancements and best practices.
• Upheld quality assurance procedures to maintain patient safety and satisfaction.

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual patient care plans.
• Meeting elderly patients physical and emotional needs by taking care of their overall comfort and wellbeing.
• Communicating effectively with patients, their families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams for high-quality care.
• Perform physical exams and health histories before making critical decisions.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

• Worked in the general medicine department performing nursing duties.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

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• Served as preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.