Arjoo Khadka
Gaithersburg
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented nursing professional with hands-on ICU experience at Holy Cross Hospital. Skilled in-patient assessment, ventilator management, medication administration, and multidisciplinary collaboration. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington, with expected graduation in 2026. Passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in high-acuity settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct continuous monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and patient status; respond promptly to changes in condition.
- Ventilator Management: Adjust ventilator settings, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with respiratory therapy to optimize patient outcomes.
- Sedation & Analgesia: Administer and monitor sedatives/analgesics to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Medication Administration: Deliver critical medications including vasopressors; manage IV infusions and titrate dosages to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Renal Support: Monitor Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for patients with acute kidney injury.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with intensivists, pharmacists, and therapists during daily rounds to develop and adjust care plans.
- Patient & Family Education: Provide clear communication and emotional support to families in high-stress and end-of-life situations.
- Infection Control: Implement strict aseptic techniques and monitor for hospital-acquired infections.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely records in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Crisis Management: Respond rapidly to emergencies such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure, demonstrating strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Houston Community College (HCC)
Houston, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Arlington, TX03.2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Ventilator & CRRT Management
- Critical Medication Administration
- Sedation & Analgesia Protocols
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Crisis Response & Decision Making
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)
Houston Community College (HCC)