Spana Patel

Experience

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  Fairview Hospital

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  RN staff

  Specialty: Trauma/CCU/ICU/TelemetryProvide critical nursing care to an array of patients with life-threatening medical conditions.Some Duties: • complex assessments with multiple organ failure• intensive interventions in managing ventilation or life support, cardiac monitoring• post surgical complications (primarily GI/Ortho/Ob)• vital communication with the multidisciplinary team• initiated the fall prevention protocol and policy change in the unit

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  Lawrence General Hospital

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Staff RN

  Speciality: Oncology/Chemotherapy/Med-SurgProvide care for critically ill cancer patients undergoing or recovering from various types of cancers. Some Duties:• meticulous assessments • administering chemotherapy Infusions and supportive care• continuous patient education • identifying and implimenting physical, psychological, emotional and nutritional needs

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  Scripps Mercy Hospital

  Mar 2013 - Feb 2015

  Staff RN

  Specialty: Diabetic/Medical Surgical/Post-Op/Step Down TelemetryProvide care to an array of patients needing acute medical attention and post surgical care. Vital part of the interdisciplinary team assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and delivering quality care to patients and families. Some Duties:• glycemic control therapy: Insulin with blood glucose monitoring and patient education • telemetry monitoring• airway management and Intravenous therapy• post-op care and rehabilitation (frequent post-op neo-bladders/colostomies/ortho) Show less

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  Nad Treatment Center - Innovators in Recovery and Wellness

  Nov 2016 - now

  Infusion RN

  Speciality: Outpatient Complementary and Alternative Medicine/Holistic care Provide holistic treatment centered around healing, hope and opportunity to allow individuals who want a life free from addiction and chronic illness. Infusions of NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide), an essential coenzyme molecule found in all cells within the body and responsible for over 5,000 different biochemical reactions. NAD+ promotes energy, repairs DNA, allows enzyme activity for metabolism, cell signaling, neurotransmission and gene expression. Helps improve various medical condition such as substance abuse, addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, stress, depression, chronic fatigue, burn injury, neuro-degeneration, chronic pain and sleep disorders.Some Duties:• supervision of patients throughout treatment • frequent assessments • integration of innovative therapies • pain management• extensive education, empowerment, and opportunity for healing Show less

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  Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science

  Jun 2017 - now

  Doctorate in Dual Adult-Gerontology/Family Nurse Practitioner (AGNP/FNP)

  Pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Specializing in Adult Gerontology and Family Nurse Practitioner.Program Focus: Preparation will further clinical expertise, level of proficiency and deliver care as an Advance Practice Registered Nurse. The DNP degree will establish a higher level of credibility and permit for translation of evidence-based care into practice.