Aisha Al-wahaibi
Lexington,KY
Summary
Senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing student graduating December 2026 with 600+ hours of clinical experience across critical care, trauma, neuroscience, medical-surgical, telemetry, pediatrics, maternal-newborn, psychiatric, cardiothoracic, community, and geriatric settings. Experienced in direct patient care, focused on head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, Epic documentation, patient monitoring, and recognition of changes in patient condition. Bilingual in English and Arabic, BLS certified, and experienced collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams in fast-paced inpatient environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Associate
Eastern State Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky
12.2025 - Current
- Provide direct care and support to patients with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Conducted 15-minute safety checks and close observations for patients at risk for self-harm, harm to others, or falls, ensuring immediate intervention as needed.
- Utilize therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and conflict-resolution techniques to maintain a safe patient-care environment.
- Recognize behavioral and physical changes and communicate concerns to nursing staff.
- Obtained vital signs, completed documentation, assisted with meals and daily activities, and supported patients' physical and emotional needs to enhance overall care.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, physician assistants, social workers, and families during patient care and psychiatric emergencies to facilitate effective treatment and communication.
Patient Observer
Crothall Healthcare
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided continuous observation and compassionate support to high-risk patients at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.
- Employed therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to effectively manage patients experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges.
- Monitored patients for behavioral changes and safety concerns, relaying critical findings to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance patient safety and foster a supportive care environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2026
Skills
Bilingual: English & Arabic
Certification: BLS Certified
Clinical Documentation & Technology: Epic Electronic Health Record Paper Documentation Alaris Infusion Pumps
Assessment & Monitoring: Head-to-Toe Assessment Focused Assessment Neurologic Assessment HEENT Assessment Neurovascular Assessment Vital Signs Intake & Output Cardiac Monitoring Recognition and Escalation of Patient Deterioration
Medication & IV Skills: Medication Administration Oral & Crushed Medications IM Medications IV Medication Administration Peripheral IV Insertion IV Infusion Setup & Monitoring
Direct Patient Care: Tracheostomy Care Suctioning Oral Care Bathing & Personal Care Repositioning Mobility & Transfers Mechanical/Hoyer Lifts Fall Prevention Patient Safety
Diagnostic & Critical-Care Exposure: EKGs Laboratory & ABG Review Arterial Lines Central Lines Peripheral Lines Mechanical Ventilation ECMO CRRT
Professional Skills: Interdisciplinary Collaboration Therapeutic Communication De-escalation Patient & Family Education Teamwork Prioritization Communication Conflict Resolution Attention to Detail
Timeline
Mental Health Associate
Eastern State Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Patient Observer
Crothall Healthcare
05.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky