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Vandana Shah

Bensalem

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 15 years of progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in both a hospital and residential treatment facility. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. I aim to use my knowledge and experience to effectively fill the nursing position at your facility.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

St. Mary Medical Ctr
06.2022 - Current

Provide direct quality care in the acute care setting for patients in the Telemetry/Trauma unit by monitoring, assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating medical conditions for up to 6 patients.
Administer medications, treatments, wound care, and monitor vital signs and lab results.
Perform IV insertion, start and manage IV fluids and medications, close cardiac monitoring for telemetry patients, perform EKG, apply cardiac monitor, and read cardiac strips.
Assess, plan, intervene, monitor, and evaluate pre-op and post-op Trauma patients.
Offer holistic care to palliative and hospice patients.
Lead and quickly respond to emergency situations and codes.
Communicate with providers, pharmacy, nurses, and other team members.
Manage CNAs and mentor students and newly graduated nurses.

Student Nurse Practitioner

Pennsberry medical Associates
01.2023 - 08.2023

Clinical hours completed: 320+ hours

Worked well with the assigned clinical preceptor and improved my practice of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner professional role.

Emphasized the various clinical experiences based upon knowledge gained in the AGNP program.

Collaborated effectively with Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Doctors, and fellow students, with a focus on primary care.

Functioned independently in the clinical practice setting by assessing, evaluating, interpreting laboratory results, and diagnosing patients with acute and chronic health issues, under the supervision of the clinical preceptor.

Formulated differential diagnoses with the clinical preceptor's assistance in choosing the appropriate treatment and medication regimen.

Encountered patients of different races, cultures, and genders with various health issues ranging from ages 13 and older.

Student Nurse Practitioner

Gordon Medical Associates
05.2023 - 08.2023

Clinical hours completed: 65+ hours.
Worked well with the assigned clinical preceptor and improved my practice of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner professional role.
Placed emphasis on the various clinical experiences that were based upon knowledge gained in the AGNP program.
Saw patients with different races, cultures, and genders with various health issues between age 15 and older.

Student Nurse Practitioner

Ashton family medicine and wellness center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Clinical hours completed: 128 hours
Worked well with the assigned clinical preceptor and improved my practice of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner professional role.
Placed emphasis on the various clinical experiences that were based on knowledge gained in the AGNP program.
Was able to analyze and evaluate the experience gained from the MSN program based on human diversity and social issues.
Independently performed physical exams and assessed and evaluated patients with acute problems (such as back pain, sore throat, shingles, common colds, etc.).

Nurse Navigator

Woods Services
11.2011 - 06.2022

Provided direct quality care to patients, which included daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions, as well as addressing the psychological and behavioral needs of up to 28 patients with Autism and other mental health problems.
Led and mentored the medication technician staff, student nurses, and residential staff, helping them develop and achieve professional expertise.
Successfully monitored the medical and behavioral progress of all patients during their stay at the facility, coordinating with physicians, psychiatrists, neurologists, and other treatment care team members.
Interacted and communicated with patients and their families to provide the highest quality of treatment possible.
Educated patients and their families on how to administer medication properly for at-home care treatment and behavior management skills.
Coordinated patients' admission and discharge arrangements, ensuring smooth transitions to their next placement or home environment while adhering to company policy.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient records.
Proficiently documented patient data using QuickMAR, CareLogic, and Quanum.

Registered Nurse

HCR-Manor Care
04.2016 - 01.2017

Registered Nurse

Aurora Home Care
12.2010 - 12.2011

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Liberty University

Associate's degree - Nursing

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA

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2014

Skills

Patient assessment

Problem-solving

Medication administration

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures

Precepting

IV insertion

Preventative Health

Certification

CPR Certification Trauma certified September 2022 to September 2026 NIHSS Certification July 2023 to July 2024

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Nurse Practitioner

Gordon Medical Associates
05.2023 - 08.2023

Student Nurse Practitioner

Pennsberry medical Associates
01.2023 - 08.2023

Student Nurse Practitioner

Ashton family medicine and wellness center
01.2023 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse

St. Mary Medical Ctr
06.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

HCR-Manor Care
04.2016 - 01.2017

Nurse Navigator

Woods Services
11.2011 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse

Aurora Home Care
12.2010 - 12.2011

Master of Science - Nursing

La Salle University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Liberty University

Associate's degree - Nursing

Bucks County Community College
Vandana Shah