Vallari Patel

My name is Vallari Patel. I worked as RN mostly with cardiac patients for 4 years and since last 2 years I have been working in surgical step down unit with post-operative Lung cancer patients and Oral cancer patients. Along with this I also work as clinical instructor for RN students.

Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit (Thoracic & ENT) at St. Joseph Healthcare (2024-05 – Present)

• Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
• Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Post-op care after thoracic surgeries of patients with chest tube or pigtail, monitoring output in Topaz or PleuroVac from chest tube or pigtail
• Chest tube or pigtail removal and monitoring patient's after removal of Chest tube.
• Pain management with epidural catheter and PCA pump through continuous administration of pain meds after thoracic surgeries.
• Patient's care with surgeries of head and Neck like COMMANDO, Laryngotomy, Tracheostomy, Total/partial thyroidectomy, Flap Reconstruction Post-Operative Monitoring.

Clinical Instructor at Mohawk College (2024-04 – 2025-04)

• Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
• Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
• Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
• Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
• Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit at Guardian Health Care (2023-08 – 2025-01)

Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.

• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
• Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
• Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse at Humber River Hospital (2022-05 – 2023-02)

• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
• Promoted a supportive environment for patients and families by addressing concerns and providing education on their condition.
• Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized cardiac care and monitoring their progress.

Telemetry Registered Nurse at Milton District Hospital (2021-06 – 2022-07)

• Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
• Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the telemetry unit by actively participating in quality assurance initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff and physicians, ensuring timely intervention for urgent issues.

Registered Nurse at ParaMed Home Health Care (2020-09 – 2021-08)

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Family Nurse Practitioner in Nursing – D'Youville University (2026-01)

Enhance Nursing Critical and Clinical Care in Nursing – Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning (2019-04)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University (2016-08)