Ahlam Ashkar
Liverpool,NY
Summary
Experienced and dedicated healthcare professional seeking to obtain a position as a FNP in inpatient and/or outpatient adult care setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Neurology
Auburn Community Hospital
Auburn, NY
05.2025 - Current
- 1+ years experience in diagnoses and treatments of patients with migraines and multiple other neurological diagnoses.
- Assessed efficacy of Botox and other migraine therapies for patients and optimized care plans according to patient needs.
- Trained and administered Botox therapy via the PREEMPT protocol for migraine prophylaxis on multiple patients under supervision.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine health status and develop care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive care strategies.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Advocated for patient rights and access to necessary services and medications.
Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY
11.2018 - 04.2025
- Supervised, oriented, and assessed competency of new oncoming Registered Nurses.
- Delivered outstanding care to 8+ patients at once with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through completion.
- Reviewed orders, monitored vitals, set up IV lines, PCAs, and fluids, and oriented patients to unit to support optimal recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitored patient responses, and collaborated with healthcare teams to adjust care plans as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions, and meeting treatment goals.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
LeMoyne College
Syracuse, NY05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT08-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pomeroy College Of Nursing At Crouse Hospital
Syracuse, NY05-2016
Prerequisites - General Studies
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY05-2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Cicero, NY06-2010
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Chronic Disease Management
- Neurological Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Health promotion
- Team collaboration
- Patient and family advocate
Certification
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner in Family Health in New York State, License number: F354460, 2024.
- National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Certification number: F10240K624, 2024.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in New York State, License number: 730499, 2017.
- BLS certified through the AHA.
Clinical Experience
- 810 Hours Total
- CNY Neurology- Specialty (100 hours)
- Family Care Medical Group- Primary Adult and Geriatric Care (410 hours)
- Summerwood Pediatrics- Primary Pediatric Care (200 hours)
- Associates for Women’s Health- OBGYN (100 hours)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Neurology
Auburn Community Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Crouse Hospital
11.2018 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Sacred Heart University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pomeroy College Of Nursing At Crouse Hospital
Prerequisites - General Studies
Onondaga Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
Master of Science - FNP
LeMoyne College