Alan Farah
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly masters new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge/floor Nurse & Preceptor
Fairview Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in hospital setting by coaching and supporting.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Assessed patient's physical, mental and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing skin condition, reviewing medical history and administering tests.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Initiated emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize a patient's condition prior to transfer or admission to the hospital setting.
Rice county Public Health
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Aiding in the development of plans and policies that address public health concerns
- Acting as liaisons between people and the networks that provide assistance
- Evaluating existing protocol to ensure the highest level of quality and effectiveness.
Medical Surge Nurse
District one Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Nurse
Koda Living Community
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Provides nursing skill to 16-24 residents at a time
- Provided skilled cares such as trach cares, wound vacs cares and dressing
- Worked both at TCU with acute residents and long term
- Provide care, comfort, and motivate residents with mental health illnesses
- Communicate and collaborate with care team members to provide coordinated, safe and compassionate care for patients.
School Nurse
Minnesota Math and Science Academy
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Administer first aid to staff/ students, medication and specialized medical treatments
- Counsel student and family on health conditions and lifestyle issues
Education
South central Tech collage -
Western Governor University
01-2015
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare regulations
- Physical assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Schedule Preparation
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Chart review
- Patient Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Physician Collaboration
- Patient care planning
Accomplishments
- Strive scholarship recipient
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100 & 700 Certification
- 2014 Distinguished Student of the year – South Central Technical College
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Co-founder / writer of the constitution for Trio trees- SCC program
- a Board member for Faribault Diversity Coalition –Faribault, MN October 2015 – June 2021
- South Central College – First year experience mentor Faribault, MN October 2012- January 2015
- Big brother/big sister tutor- Faribault MN
Certification
BLS certificate
Languages
English
Professional
somali
Professional
Timeline
Charge/floor Nurse & Preceptor
Fairview Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Rice county Public Health
02.2020 - 12.2020
Medical Surge Nurse
District one Hospital
11.2018 - 01.2020
School Nurse
Minnesota Math and Science Academy
05.2016 - 01.2017
Nurse
Koda Living Community
09.2015 - 09.2018
South central Tech collage -
Western Governor University
BLS certificate
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