SARAN KANTE
Silver Spring
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered nursing care in a busy 16-bed ICU unit for neurosurgical patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided continuous monitoring and intensive care for critically ill patients, including those with multi-organ failure, respiratory distress, and post-operative complications.
- Assessed and monitored patients' neurological statuses, including calculating and maintaining desired ICP and CPP values.
- Administered life-saving interventions, including advanced airway management, ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical medication titration.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided quality and comprehensive care to patients with stroke, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and other life-threatening complications.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Conducted admissions to evaluate patients' needs and create an individualized plan of care to meet their physical, psychosocial, and safety concerns.
- Administered medications, IV therapies, immunizations, apply sterile dressings, and apply/care for catheterizations.
- Coordinated patients' care between the interdisciplinary team and carry out the discharge process.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Supported patients with mobility and physical therapy exercises.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and medical staff.
Assistant Manager
Follett Book Store
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Received Employee of the Year Award (04/2016).
- Assisted in managing daily operations of the campus bookstore.
- Coordinated inventory management and restocking of merchandise.
- Trained and supervised staff on customer service practices.
- Processed purchases, transactions, and daily banking deposits.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Multilingual communication
- Basic life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Interpersonal skills
- Emergency response
- Critical care nursing
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
- Time management
Certification
• Licensed RN, 07/01/21, Present, Maryland Board of Nursing
• BLS
• ACLS
• BLS
• ACLS
Volunteer Experience
- Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (CDC), 07/01/14, 08/01/14, Worked in community outreach, Developed information and databases to assist the CDC staff, Updated / edited the organization website, Assisted with administrative tasks such as phone calls, and more
- Silver Spring Public Library, 07/01/13, 08/01/13, Sorted, filed, and shelved materials according to classification system, Located materials on hold and trace list, Helped children and families register for summer reading programs
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Holy Cross Hospital
10.2021 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holy Cross Hospital
04.2017 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
Follett Book Store
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College