Dewaki Dhimal, BSN MHSA RN

Experience

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  Loretto

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2013

  Certified Home Health Aide

  • Understood and executed instructions and directions; reported changes in client’s condition and other pertinent information• Demonstrated emotional maturity and stability to care for the frail elderly and other disabled or compromised clients in their “home” environment• Dealt tactfully with clients, families, other support persons, or members of the healthcare team• Arranged the schedule so that client follows medical recommendations such as increased physical activity. • Recorded temperature, pulse, BP and respiration • Maintained basic records • Performed other pertinent care functions as assigned• Assisted with O2 and changes of catheter bag and/or colostomy bag • Assisted with the use of devices geared to disability as aids to daily living. • Reported family concerns and all changes in the client’s physical/emotional status or home situation to the Clinical Team. • Responded on time and with appropriate care in the event of an emergency, following proper policies and procedures. • Maintained safe and secure environment for clients. Observed safety hazards, Department of Health (DOH) violations and company policy violations and reported them to supervisor. • Provided ongoing communication to other shifts and administration through the use of shift reports, missed and refused reports, and other established methods of communication. • Completed incident reports accurately and as per company policy when required. • Assisted clients with self-administration of medication within Dept. of Health regulations and company policies. • Monitored medication cart for discontinued and expired medication, in addition, to labels that do not match the MAR. Highlighted concerns and medications to the attention of the supervisor. • Maintained a clean, stocked med cart. Audited med carts for needed medications. • Maintained controlled substance counts and logged the exchange of keys form shift to shift in accordance with the NYS Bureau of Narcotic control. Show less

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  St. Joseph's Health

  Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

  Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Provided nursing care to patients within practices such as family medicine, pediatric, OB, including but not limited to rooming patients• Collected patient’s health information and undertook medication reconciliation• Administered oral medications and injections including allergy and pediatric/adult vaccines to patients• Performed necessary medical testing as requested by physician and accurately relayed information between patients and supervising physician• Provided nursing care under the direction of an RN, physician, or other authorized health care provider• Participated in orientation and continuing education. Updated and maintained knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completed population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.• Administered medication as prescribed by a physician• Took vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight• Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight• Provided basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas• Entered information into computer systems• Drew blood from patients as required• Performed EKG on patients as required• Set up procedure trays and assisted physicians during the performance of minor medical procedures on patients• Featured in Corporate News Letter of St Josephs Hospital – Caring Connection (Fall 2014, Vol 10, No 1) for demonstrating the newly launched Patient Portal to patients.• Received Certificate of Recognition in January 2015 from President & CEO of St Josephs Hospital in Syracuse for demonstrating exemplary service, teamwork, attitude and reverence. Show less

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  State of Florida

  Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

  Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Performed the following nursing services at Florida Department of Health: o Administered Adult and children’s immunizations o Obtained patient medical history and vital signs o Provided Case Management services o Administered medication ordered by the provider o Responded with other clinical staff to emergency situations that occur in clinic o Worked with clinic manager to assure efficient clinic flow o Utilized an EMR to document client visits o Performed EKG’s, Spirometry, and other medical office tests• Performed other duties as required• Kept supervisor informed• Attended staff meetings as required• Attended training for personal and professional growth• Met annual training requirements• Provided back-up assistance to the admitting department• Maintained knowledge of nursing and public health principles, practices & techniques• Planned, organized, and coordinated work assignments• Communicated verbally and in writing, utilizing approved DOH abbreviations when documenting in the electronic medical record• Established and maintained effective working relationships with others• Operated a personal computer and accompanying software programs• Safely administered medications and immunizations within scope of nursing licensure• Worked with persons of different race, language, culture, or socioeconomic status• Made sound nursing judgments independently• Adapted to necessary changes in duties, duty station, or work hours for the benefit of the agency• Effectively managed interactions with customers of various types of backgrounds and cultures• Learnt and maintained proficiency of computer skills & new programs required by Medical and Clinical Services divisions• Demonstrated skills in one-on-one interviewing; ability to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EMR system Show less

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  Penn State Health Holy Spirit

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Registered Nurse

  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans in the Medical-Surgical unit in consultation with healthcare professionals. • Evaluated medical information; provided direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients.• Prepared, administered, and recorded prescribed medications. Maintained and updated patient files, medical charts, and health records.

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  Penn State Health

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Summer Graduate Administrative Resident

  Executed the following portfolio of strategic projects and assignments with SVP & CNO, VPs, Directors, and Senior Managers to achieve anticipated business outcomes.Staff Assault Action Plan• Identified problem, analyzed existing solutions implemented in the hospital, researched new ideas/techniques/potential solutions/different approaches, made long-term recommendations for addressing this problem, and presented the same to the hospital’s leadership teamASCOM to iPhone Transition Project• Engaged with stakeholders from various departments for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and presenting data pertaining to existing ASCOM Phone assets and ascertaining new iPhone asset requirements for all departments• Collaborated with stakeholders and teams and influenced them to achieve project objectivesInternational RN Onboarding Project• Participated in stakeholders meetings; understood needs and challenges for International RN onboarding, implications on the organization’s objectives, & identified mitigation strategies. • Provided recommendations considering the interrelationship between various parts of the problem and communicated the same during management meetingsDevelopment of orientation materials for new employees • Developed PPT presentations for food services, patient transportation, and Environmental Services (EVS) departments. These PPT materials will be used for new employee orientation• These presentations were structured, considering business needs, demographic factors, the likely background of new employees, regulatory needs, etc., which will contribute to the long-term success of the organizationHospital Unit Renovation Project• Observed/assessed formal and informal decision-making structures, power dynamics in the hospital, leadership styles, group behaviors, and key factors that drove outcomes• Participated in management/stakeholder meetings and provided inputs/recommendations for the success of this initiative spanning 1-2 years. Show less