Nicholas Aswani
Lynn
Summary
Charge nurse with proven leadership in patient safety and individualized care plan development. Expertise in crisis intervention and communication enhances patient outcomes. Recognized for implementing infection control measures and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Committed to fostering collaborative care planning for optimal patient safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Tewksbury State Hospital
Tewksbury
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care protocols, enhancing overall patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and healthcare professionals to facilitate timely and effective patient care.
- Coordinated shift schedules to maintain adequate nursing coverage at all times.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote a safe hospital environment.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA procedures, safeguarding patient information and preventing breaches.
RN Agency Nurse
Taunton State Hospital
Taunton
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided direct patient care in diverse psychiatric settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Documented patient progress and behavioral changes to inform treatment adjustments.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Advocated for patients by ensuring their rights and values were respected in care decisions.
- Attended staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge to improve patient care practices and outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Arbour HRI Hospital
Jamaica Plain
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided crisis intervention during acute psychiatric episodes to ensure safety.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient mental health needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in psychiatric settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create patient-centered care plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to foster peer support and promote engagement in recovery.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options to empower informed decision-making.
- Maintained precise documentation of patient progress and treatment interventions to support continuity of care.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices for delivering psychiatric care.
Staff Nurse
Suffolk County House of Correction
Boston
01.2020 - 08.2023
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi02-2004
Skills
- Medication management
- Patient evaluation
- Care plan creation
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Certification
- Registered Nurse - MA
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Tewksbury State Hospital
04.2025 - Current
RN Agency Nurse
Taunton State Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2025
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Arbour HRI Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse
Suffolk County House of Correction
01.2020 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College