Deepak George

Dedicated and accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in perioperative nursing, critical care, emergency nursing, case management, and patient care coordination. Proven expertise in clinical assessment, patient education, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, emergency response, and evidence-based nursing practice. Experienced charge nurse and preceptor with a strong background in staff development, quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and care transitions.

Recognized with the Best Preceptor Award in 2024 for commitment to nursing education and professional development. Passionate about delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centered care while improving clinical outcomes and the overall patient experience.

Registered Nurse | Day Surgery Unit - Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital - Arlington, Texas

(2015-05)

• Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care, including patient assessment, preparation for procedures, patient education, pain management, emergency response, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, primary care providers, and specialty care teams.
• Provide discharge education and post-hospital follow-up within 24–48 hours to assess recovery, reinforce instructions, support continuity of care, and help prevent avoidable readmissions.
• Serve as a PRN Charge Nurse, providing clinical leadership, coordinating nursing assignments, supporting staff, and responding to emergencies.
• Function as a preceptor, mentoring and orienting new nurses and nursing staff while promoting clinical competency, teamwork, and professional development.
• Participate in staffing and scheduling to support appropriate skill mix, safe patient assignments, and efficient resource utilization.
• Serve as Safety/Quality Champion for the Day Surgery Unit since 2017, supporting patient safety initiatives and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to maintain compliance with nursing standards, evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and Joint Commission expectations.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and process improvements to enhance the patient experience and quality of care.
• Contributed to committee efforts to implement surgical infection prevention protocols.
• Achievement: Best Preceptor Award, 2024.

PRN Case Management Nurse - Texas Health Alliance - Texas

(2024-10 - 2026-05)

• Supported patient care coordination and continuity of care through collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Assisted with discharge planning and coordination of appropriate post-acute care services based on patient needs.
• Helped identify barriers to discharge and supported communication among patients, families, healthcare providers, and care coordination teams.
• Reinforced patient and family education regarding treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Supported transitions of care to promote safe discharge, appropriate resource utilization, and continuity of treatment.
• Assisted in coordinating care needs and communicating relevant patient information to facilitate timely and effective care delivery.

PRN Employee Health Nurse - General Motors - Arlington, Texas

(2021-08 - 2022-04)

• Assisted with COVID-19 testing and employee health surveillance programs.
• Administered influenza vaccinations and supported respiratory protection and tuberculosis surveillance programs.
• Performed pre-employment and occupational health assessments and tracked required surveillance examinations.
• Provided employee health education and in-service training.
• Delivered initial first aid and assessments for workplace injuries.
• Collaborated with Human Resources and supervisors regarding appropriate light-duty assignments.

Registered Nurse | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Arlington Memorial Hospital - Arlington, Texas

(2009-04 - 2015-05)

• Delivered comprehensive critical care to critically ill patients in a 20-bed ICU with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.
• Served as Charge Nurse and preceptor, supporting staff development, patient assignments, and safe clinical operations.
• Monitored patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilatory support, and intensive clinical observation.
• Assisted with bedside procedures, including endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).
• Provided peri-procedural nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac and general surgical procedures.
• Monitored patients recovering from conscious sedation and general or spinal anesthesia.
• Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, preventive care, treatment plans, and follow-up requirements.

Part-Time Bed Access Management Coordinator - Parkland Hospital - Dallas, Texas

(2014-09 - 2015-05)

• Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and bed placement in a large hospital environment.
• Communicated with external healthcare facilities, physicians, nursing units, patients, and families to facilitate patient transfers.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to support timely patient movement and appropriate placement.
• Facilitated physician communication related to utilization review processes when needed.
• Supported efficient bed utilization and coordination of hospital resources.

PRN Registered Nurse | CCU, ICU, CVICU, and Neuro ICU - Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, Texas

(2009-09 - 2011-09)

• Provided direct nursing care to critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patients across multiple intensive care specialties.
• Managed cardiac monitoring, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, intracranial pressure monitoring, and mechanical ventilation.
• Administered vasoactive medications, blood products, and other prescribed therapies while monitoring patient responses.
• Interpreted laboratory findings and communicated significant clinical changes to the healthcare team.
• Participated in ethical discussions and supported patients, families, and staff in end-of-life care and code-status decisions.

Registered Nurse | Intensive Care Unit - Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville, Texas

(2006-12 - 2009-03)

• Provided comprehensive critical care to patients with acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, congestive heart failure, cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, and other complex medical conditions.
• Cared for patients with respiratory failure, diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, COPD, neurological disorders, and other acute illnesses.
• Managed patients undergoing CABG, cardiac catheterization, angiography, PTCA with stent placement, pacemaker implantation, and defibrillator implantation.
• Assisted with endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, and TEE procedures.
• Administered conscious/moderate sedation as appropriate and monitored patients during and after procedures.
• Delivered patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment, preventive care, prognosis, and follow-up.

Registered Nurse | Emergency Department / EMS - Liwa Hospital - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

(2005-07 - 2006-11)

• Assessed emergency patients, obtained medical histories, monitored vital signs, and initiated appropriate emergency nursing interventions.
• Served in leadership roles with the Rapid Response Team, Code Team, and Trauma Team.
• Assisted with emergency procedures, including arterial line placement, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, and temporary pacemaker insertion.
• Performed medication administration, IV insertion, infusion and transfusion management, wound care, oxygen therapy, and ECG monitoring.
• Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Delegated duties to auxiliary nursing personnel, supervised students, and supported safe patient care practices.

Registered Nurse | Orthopedic and Trauma Unit - Medical College Hospital - Calicut, Kerala, India

(2003-10 - 2005-10)

• Delivered nursing care to orthopedic and trauma patients in a 70-bed unit.
• Assessed patient conditions, implemented nursing interventions, documented responses, and provided patient education.
• Supported coordination of care, delegated appropriate tasks, and maintained clinical supplies and equipment.
• Monitored equipment functionality and promoted patient safety.

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse | Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) - Malabar Institute of Medical Science - Calicut, Kerala, India

(2002-07 - 2003-10)

• Coordinated nursing care in a 14-bed critical care unit.
• Cared for critically ill patients, postoperative cardiac surgery patients, and patients undergoing PTCA, angiography, and pacemaker implantation.
• Participated in Rapid Response, Code, and Trauma Team activities.
• Supervised team members and supported effective clinical operations.

Registered Nurse | Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU) - Nirmala Hospital - Calicut, Kerala, India

(2000-01 - 2002-06)

• Provided direct nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients using the nursing process.
• Assisted with