Biography:
Ms. Pooja Thakur, RN RM, is a distinguished nursing professional with nine years of advanced clinical experience in the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) unit, where she has consistently demonstrated excellence in high-acuity patient care. A double Gold Medalist, she earned her MSc Nursing (Critical Care) from AIIMS New Delhi and BSc Nursing from Himachal Pradesh University, reflecting her outstanding academic merit. She also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from IGNOU, enriching her holistic approach to patient care. Renowned for her expertise in critical care nursing, strong communication skills, and commitment to evidence-based practice, she has contributed significantly to nursing research, with publications indexed in PubMed.
Title : Preoperative nasal decolonization using mupirocin vs neomycin vs placebo intranasal ointment and prevention of surgical site infection among adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery