AIDA SANKARA
Houston
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with four plus years of experience in healthcare settings.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Courtyard at Pasadena
06.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Elcampo Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Elcampo Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
International Medical Clinics
11.2014 - 11.2020
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing difficult births or pregnancy complications.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Saint Edwige Nursing School
Burkina Faso09.2014
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Basic life support
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic health records
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Wound care
- Microsoft office
- Professionalism
- Emergency care
- Patient advocacy
- Cardiac monitors
- Student precepting
- Tracheostomy care
- Intake and discharge
- Safety protocols
- Pain management
- Vitals monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Patient education
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Central line care
- G-tube management
- Tracheotomy and ventilation care
- Post op care
- Bladder irrigation
- Emergency cast fiberglass placement
Certification
BLS/CPR
Texas Compact RN license
Additional Information
Volunteer at Dress for Success Houston
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Skilled Unit
Courtyard at Pasadena
06.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Elcampo Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Elcampo Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
International Medical Clinics
11.2014 - 11.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Saint Edwige Nursing School
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