Darshi Patel
Arlington
Summary
Compassionate and patient focused Medical Surgical Nurse who has expertise in neurology and extensive cardiac experience. Confident in clinical assessment and medication administration. Committed to delivering high quality care to individuals of all ages.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lahey Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
- Managed caseload of up to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, comprehensive assessments, and wound care.
- Administered medications, IV fluids and treatments based on physician orders.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed clinical assessments and documented them in EPIC.
- Precept and mentor new nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Patient Care Assistant
Mass General
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status and reported it to RN.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients recovering post cardiac surgery.
- Performed plebotomy daily as ordered by the providers.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Clinical Assistant
Boston Children's Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2024
- Assisted RNs in caring for acutely ill pediatric and adult patients immediately post cardiac surgery.
- Responded to call emergency situations and helped within my scope of practice.
- Obtained EKGs, chest tube outputs, and cerebral oximetry for all patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Boston, MA05-2021
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Basic life support
- EPIC EMR
- Wound care
- Infection Control
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phlebotomy
Accomplishments
- Team Daisy Award Winner in August 2025.
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - RN10021041
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lahey Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Mass General
03.2024 - 02.2025
Clinical Assistant
Boston Children's Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences