Sowmya Rayappa

• Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
• Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
• Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
• Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
• Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
• Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
• Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
• Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.

• Delegated tasks to each member of staff and oversaw task completion, offering assistance to promote success.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Oversaw daily activities and interactions with patients.
• Managed clinical operations and procedures and enforced adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
• Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
• Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
• Interacted with patients, asked appropriate questions and listened carefully to deliver high level of clinical care.
• Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
• Liaised between patients and physicians, initiating discussions regarding care.
• Managed overall operation of nursing services and patient care by handling financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management and facility maintenance.
• Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
• Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
• Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
• Supervised 50 staff members and provided periodic performance evaluations.
• Improved research-based approaches through participation in research and evidence-based clinical audits.

• Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia.
• Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
  Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anaesthesia medication.
• Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
• Performed post-operative wound dressings, management and removal of drains and medication administration via CVP lines.
• Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Collaborating with the medical team on post-operative patient care and facilitating timely specialized interventions.
• Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
• Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.

• Dealing with patients with neurological disorders and stroke.
• Preparing patients for thrombolysis, calculating the dose required based on parameters and close monitoring.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Participated in bedside reporting and hand-off at the change of shift and for patient transfers.
• Educating patient and the family about the alarming signs of stroke.

• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.

• Acted as a patient advocate and implemented total patient care through the team nursing process.

• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.

• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating them about continued care strategies.

• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

• Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.

• Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.

• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behaviour, vital signs and fluid intake and output.

• Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills. • Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.

• Monitored patient status and reported updates to senior medical staff.

• Read and understood patient assignment lists and reviewed charts to check for special conditions.

• Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.

• Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.

• Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.

• Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.

• Cared for patients with emergency cardiac issues, monitored vital signs and ECG reading and blood studies.

• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.

• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to the patients and families.
• Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
• Regulated medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.