Rabina Maharjan
Silver Spring
Summary
Registered Nurse with seven-plus years in diverse clinical environments, excelling in ICU patient care. Recognized for delivering high-quality nursing care and coordinating effectively with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in emergency response and implementing individualized treatment plans.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing
Silver Spring
08.2024 - Current
- Under Adex Medical Staffing, currently working in Adventist White Oak Medical Center located in Silver Spring, Maryland, Working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with Nurse : Patient Ratio 1:2 or 1:3 in a 33 bed setting
- Provide direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Assist in emergency situations and perform life-saving procedures.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitor vital signs, administer injections, and provide assistance with medical procedures.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Document patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate a safe, clean patient environment.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provide patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Collect lab specimens, order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitor patients after surgery, answer questions, and provide home care strategies.
- Prepare medical equipment and tools to aid the physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Train and mentor new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Nepal Mediciti Hospital
Lalitpur
08.2022 - Current
- Worked in the ICU and delivered best health care as per the necessity for 1-2 patients as a whole for 12 hours per shift
- Evaluated and monitored patient progress
- Performed initial assessment and complete required documentation requiring organizational standards such as Glasgow coma scale, pupillary reactions, capillary refill, sensory impairments, muscle strength and neurological deficits
- Performed and documented ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory test results and patient’s response to procedural intervention
- Created and implemented effective care plans
- Identified sudden or subtle changes in patients’ health conditions relating to the diagnosis or disease of patients
- Careful monitoring and calculation of medication dosage and side effects, adverse effects as well as drug interaction of the medication used
- Regular care of indwelling catheters maintaining asepsis, need for dressing change and change of the catheters as per the hospital protocol
- Efficiently got involved in ventilator care, tracheostomy care and familiarize with use of syringe pump/infusion pump
- Prevention of CLABSI and CAUTI with all bundle care
- Prevention of VAP with comprehensive care for ventilated patients and breathing circuits
- Bed Sore prevention and care with appropriate dressings
- Responded in medical emergency and alerted doctors
- Assisted physicians in procedures like Central Line insertion, lumbar Tapping, ultrasound, Pleural Tapping and DVT Screening
- Documented all the events thoroughly and assist in record keeping
- Coordinated with other departments like physiotherapy, nutrition, laboratory, pharmacy for the collaborative care for the patients
- Updated self about the drugs, disease, treatment, latest trends and system used in ICU
- Nepal Mediciti is the largest private hospital with super speciality treatment services in Nepal with a capacity of 750 beds. It is the first and only Hospital in Nepal to be NABH International Accredited in Quality and Patient Safety. It represents the best amalgamation of world class technology, the best medical minds working in a Multi Dsciplinary Team framework to ensure best possible care to all patients. It intends the largest critical care program in the country with over 75 beds in different intensive care units viz. Medical, Surgical Organ transplant Departments.
Registered Nurse (Technical Sub Inspector)
Nepal Police Hospital
Kathmandu
06.2014 - 12.2020
- Gained extensive experience working across medical, surgical, and operating room departments through long shifts
- Floated to Gyanecology unit and Post operating room as needed
- Delivered comprehensive patient care for 20-25 patients in medical wards with diagnoses including bronchial asthma, COPD, liver cirrhosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, pulmonary tuberculosis, renal failure, and meningitis, as well as surgical patients with appendicitis, renal stones, cholelithiasis, phimosis, and BPH
- Pre operative and post operative management of patients with General and Urology surgeries
- Scrubbed in General, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic, Plastic, Dental, ENT surgeries
- Involved as a circulatory nurse and sterilize equipments like scrubs, gowns, laparotomy packs, different surgery sets according to surgery using Autoclave
- Administered medication, change wound dressings, and care for other treatment options
- Consulted with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
- Performed efficient patient care; IV management, drawing blood samples, wound care and emergency management of diseases
- Delivered perioperative care and sterilization of instruments and operating rooms
- Supervised fellow student nurses in operating room for appropriate hand scrubbing technique and maintenance of sterility in the theatre
- Maintained organized documentation and inventory of ward equipment, ensuring timely repairs and proper storage for optimal functionality
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized nursing plan for patient and his family
- Documentation of patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
- Maintained nursing competency by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and books
- Nepal Police Hospital was inaugurated by the late king Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev on the 1984 AD. It started its service as twenty five beds hospital which today has expanded its service to one hundred fifty beds. The hospital intended primarily for in-service personnel in its beginning days has expanded the horizon of its service delivery to the families of police personnel, retired servicemen and family members of fallen heroes. With the approval of ‘General Public Treatment Directives’ the hospital now provides its specialized health services to general population too.
Registered Nurse
UNAMID (African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur)
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Participated in peacekeeping operations as a registered nurse as a peacekeeper in the role of registered nurse as a formed police unit from Nepal Police Hospital
- Disseminated excellent health care to keep our national troops healthy in the camp
- Coordinated with international delegates and participated in many workshops for peacekeeping
- Maintained records and inventories of medicines and medical equipment
- Assisted in minor surgeries and first aid activities in the supervision of immediate doctors throughout the stay
Nursing Instructor
Trishuli Medical Institute
Bidur
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Instructed nursing students on special medical surgical skills like tracheostomy care, burn wound care, deep breathing and coughing exercises
- Collaborated with colleagues to revise and evaluated course content
- Provided detailed and explanatory lecture on topics according to the designed curriculum
- Conducted community visit at specific fields for developing basic ideas for prevention of diseases and lifestyle changes aiming to improve health conditions of the people
- Organized basic hospital visit to practice medical surgical care clinical and assisted in developing expertise in the area
- Guided the nursing students in clinical area to perform proper IV management, Perioperative care, maternity and Emergency and efficient patient care
- Guided students in completing nursing care plans through assigned homework.
- Proper staffing management through clinical and study rotations
- Teamed up with other departments (laboratory, physiotherapy) for comprehensive clinical experience in required areas
Education
B. Sc in Nursing -
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal12-2012
+2 in science -
Adarsha Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School
Manbhawan, Lalitpur, Nepal12-2008
School Leaving Certificate -
National Children School
Kanibahal, Lalitpur, Nepal12-2006
5 months in Oncology Nursing - Oncology Nursing
BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital
Chitwan, NepalSkills
- Patient assessment
- Critical care management
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Patient Safety and Infection Control
- Care plan development
- Clinical collaboration
- Life Support Certifications
Specialization Course
Oncology Nursing, 5 months, BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal, During 4th year B.Sc Nursing Study, 2012
Professional References
- Dr. Mabel Ankrah, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Adventist White Oak Medical Center, +1 (240) 637-5641, mankrah@adventisthealthcare.com
- Margarita Dumadag BSN, RN, CCRN, Director of Critical Care Services, Adventist White Oak Medical Center, 2N-ICU/7N-IMCU/Rapid Response/Vascular Access, +1 (240) 637-5731, MDumadag@adventisthealthcare.com
- Alena B Agatep, MSN, RN, CCRN, Nurse Manager, Adventist White Oak Medical Center, 2N ICU, +1 (240) 637- 5712, AAgatep@adventisthealthcare.com
- Dr. Kishor Khanal, Consultant Intensivist, ICU coordinator, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, +977 9851215195, Kishor.khanal@nepalmediciti.com
- Dr. Ashim Regmi, Intensivist, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, +977 9841333320, a20regmi@gmail.com
- Dr. Anup Ghimire, Intensivist, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, +9779851204444
- Saraswoti Lama Chhettri, Charge Nurse, ICU, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, +977 9849555319, Saraswoti.chhetry@nepalmediciti.com
- AIG Tek Prasad Rai, Additional Inspector General of Police, Nepal Police, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 9851007857, tekprasad@hotmail.com
- DIG Dr. Sanjay Bikram Shrestha, Deputy Inspector General of police, Head of General and Urology Surgery Department, Nepal Police Hospital, Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 9851069700
- SSP Dr. Bipin Kumar Shrestha, Senior Superintendent of Police, General Surgeon, Nepal Police Hospital, Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 9851280512, bipinkshrestha2036@gmail.com
- SSP Chhaya Devi Gurung, Senior Superintendent of Police, Matron, Nepal Police Hospital, Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 9841478239, gurungchhaya72@gmail.com
- SP Kamala Lama, Superintendent of Police, Nursing Supervisor, Nepal Police Hospital, Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 9841408764, shiriskophul@yahoo.com
- Insp Nirusha Maharjan, Inspector, Senior Registered Nurse, Nepal Police Hospital, Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 9841407830, nirushamaharjan@gmail.com
- Insp Meenu Awale, Inspector, Anesthesia Nurse, Nepal Police Hospital, Panipokhari, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, +977 9841304743, meenu_mails@yahoo.com
- Ms. Bidhya Shah, Campus Chief, Trishuli Medical Institute, Bidur-04, Nuwakot, Nepal, +977 9860452499, bidhya.shah2002@gmail.com
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Rabina Maharjan (+12403502067)
Licenses
Registered Nurse, 20254, Nepal Nursing Council, 2009
Registered Nurse, 835142, New York Board of Nursing, 2022
Registered Nurse, R268320, Maryland Board of Nursing, 2024
Country Of Birth
Nepal
Languages
Newari Nepali Hindi English
Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association, 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- American Heart Association, 2026
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention- Crisis Prevention Institute, 2026
- BASIC for Nurses Course, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, 2023
- Certificate of Participation in 22nd Annual Meeting of APACCM (Asia Pacific Association of Critical Care Medicine) and 4th conference of NSCCM (Nepalese Society of Critical Care Medicine), 2022
- Critical Management Training, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, 2019
- PHP Development & Cover Letter Writing Skills
Time Management Systems & Techniques, UNAMID, 2018 - FPU Pre Deployment Training (UNAMID SUDAN), 2017
- Police Officer (Technical) Basic Training, Nepal Police Academy, 2014
- Training on Leadership: Proactiveness and Assertiveness, Dhulikhel Jaycees, 2012
- Awareness training on “Women’s Health and HIV/AIDS”, Nepal Mahila Bishwa Sangh (NMBS), 2007
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nepal Mediciti Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
UNAMID (African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur)
02.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse (Technical Sub Inspector)
Nepal Police Hospital
06.2014 - 12.2020
Nursing Instructor
Trishuli Medical Institute
11.2012 - 06.2014
B. Sc in Nursing -
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
+2 in science -
Adarsha Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School
School Leaving Certificate -
National Children School
5 months in Oncology Nursing - Oncology Nursing
BP Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital