ALICIA SAAH BSN, RN
Houston,Texas
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Registered Travel Nurse with over 7 years experience in Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and progressive care units. Proven ability to quickly acclimate to new environments while delivering high-quality patient care. Expertise in health assessments, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Actively pursuing admission into FNP-DNP program to further enhance clinical knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler Med Surg/Tele/PCU
Norton Health Hospital
Louisville, KY
01.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care in a high-acuity pulmonary unit, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions.
- Caring for a patient with sepsis, following facility septic protocol, starting antibiotics as soon as possible, in addition to other therapies appropriate for the patient.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, and post-discharge care plans, to promote long-term wellness.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient documentation, and facilitate effective communication.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes in respiratory therapy and medication administration protocols.
- Advocated for patients' needs during interdisciplinary rounds, promoting holistic approaches to care delivery and treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans.
- Spearheaded a patient safety initiative assisted with implementation of quality improvement initiatives which led to a 30% reduction in hospital-acquired infections and CLABSI.
- Precepts new on coming nurses to unit/hospital protocols, policies, procedures and EMR system.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing hospital readmission rates through enhanced discharge planning processes.
Registered Nurse Traveler Med Surg/PCU/Tele
UnityPoint Health Hospital
Des Moines, Iowa
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Responsible for acute respiratory care and ventilator management of patients.
Set up and managed high to low level respiratory equipment including Nasal Cannula, HFOV, HFJV and conventional ventilation. - Actively communicated and suggested patient specific respiratory therapy and patient response to physicians and respiratory therapists.
- Assessed patient conditions, developed care plans, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments and monitored vital signs to identify changes in patient conditions promptly and rendering urgent medical care to patients who are septic. Reassessing patients with sepsis early and frequently to determine the appropriate duration and type of therapy.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to enhanced safety standards within the unit.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care. - Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and health management strategies.
Lead team by acting as a charge nurse on a unit. - Trained new nurses in care standards, operational and safety protocols.
- Led unit project on preventing CAUTI in our patient populations.
Registered Travel Nurse Observation/Tele unit
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
Wichita, Kansas
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Filled in the rapid needs for nurse to care for patient on this crisis assignment
- Provided comprehensive patient care in high-pressure environments, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify health issues and determine appropriate nursing interventions.
- Managed time effectively to prioritize patient care and meet the demands of a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, ensuring they received individualized and holistic care.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Med Srg/Tele, Renal
Nashville, TN
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as a charge nurse, overseeing the daily flow of the unit, and managing a team of 10 nurses on a busy medical-surgical/renal unit.
- Assess the patients' condition, assess the need for orders, obtain, and interpret appropriate lab tests.
- Consider the patients' learning needs, and provide education about their treatment.
- Provide pre- and post-dialysis care to patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
- Review the patients' lab work, home medications, and activities, and let the doctors know about changes in their patients' conditions.
- Teach patients how to perform peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis in the home setting using their equipment.
- Facilitated discharge planning by coordinating with social services and community resources to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.
- Engaged in community outreach programs to promote health education and awareness regarding dialysis treatment options.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Houston Methodist Medical Center Surgical/TeleUnit
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed nursing care for the following patient population after Gastrectomy, Roux-en-y gastric bypass, Gastric sleeves, Thyroidectomy, Cholecystectomy, Lefort 1, Hemicolectomy, Colectomy Rhinoplasty, Breast augmentation and Abdominoplasty.
- Performed total patient assessments including neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, IV site, PICC lines, surgical sites, wounds, tracheotomy, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, PEG tubes, and ostomies.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medical-surgical procedures and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA pumps, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to the unit.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient care activities and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
- Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive recovery goals.
- Assisted in the orientation and training of new nursing staff, promoting a culture of learning and professional development.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Ascension Seton Medical Center Cardiac PCU
Austin, TX
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Provide nursing care to cardiac patients such as Cardiac arrhythmias, MI, CHF, DVT/PE, Post CABG, Pre/Post cardiac of a step-down unit.
- Monitor postoperative cardiac patients after procedures such as cardioversion, Ablation, TEE, TTE, TAVR, cardiac catheterization with PCI/AICD, CABG/ femoral popliteal bypass, sheath pulls, pacemaker placement.
- Titrating cardiac medications such as Cardizem, Amiodarone, Furosemide, Milrinone, Heparin etc.
- Monitored patient status, administered medications, ensured nutritional intake and conducted ordered tests and laboratory sampling.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Consult with unit nurses, physicians, families, therapists and other pertinent personnel regarding patient health, home readiness and expectations as part of ongoing recovery.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve patient outcomes, resulting in a 15% reduction in hospital readmission rates for cardiac patients.
Registered Nurse Traveler Observation/Tele Unit
Houston Methodist Medical Center
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Care for a wide variety of patient diagnoses on a 50 beds fast paced unit
Assessed patients, document patients medical histories, evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatments, and maintained patient flow. - Provided comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans in alignment with best practices for the observation unit.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols and standards.
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Medication administration, developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnosis.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications. - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress, identifying and responding to changes in condition promptly.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Med Center Med/Surg/tele/neuro
Houston, TX
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided comprehensive patient care in the medical, telemetry, and neurology units, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Adapted to rapidly changing clinical situations with composure and professionalism, ensuring patient safety and quality care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and minimizing potential adverse effects.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions, effectively reporting changes to the healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health challenges, ensuring compassionate care throughout their hospital stay.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge planning, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Consult with unit nurses, physicians, families, therapists and other pertinent personnel regarding patient health, home readiness and expectations as part of ongoing recovery.
Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Med Surg/tele/Hepatology
Philadelphia, PA
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Provided comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced medical-surgical, telemetry, and hepatology unit, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, closely monitoring patient responses and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- delegated nursing assignments and supervised a team of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Utilize strong assessments skills to determine necessary patient care and accurately document all elements of nursing assessments, treatments and medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provide emotional support for patients and their loved ones and educate them about their conditions and ongoing care plan.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities, attending workshops and seminars to stay updated on the latest nursing practices and technologies.
- Engaged in research and evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance nursing care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Assisted in the orientation of nursing students and interns, providing guidance and support during their clinical rotations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
PA05.2018
Associate of Science -
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA08-2014
Skills
- Adaptability
- Leadership and management
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organization and time management
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Critical thinking and clinical judgment
Emr Systems
- EPIC
- CERNER
Certification
- Basic Life Support, 07/26
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 07/26
- National Institutes of Health Strokes Scale (NIHSS), 07/31/26
- Texas License, 1019848 (Compact), 07/31/26
Leadership Experience
- Act as a charge nurse on a unit delegating nursing assignments and supervising a team of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks on medical Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit.
- Serve as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students, fostering professional growth and teamwork.
Spearheaded a patient safety initiative assisted with implementation of quality improvement initiatives which led to a 30% reduction in hospital-acquired infections CLABI. - Led unit project to prevent CAUTI through evidence base practice and decrease CAUTI rates in patients by 25%
Timeline
Registered Nurse Traveler Med Surg/Tele/PCU
Norton Health Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler Med Surg/PCU/Tele
UnityPoint Health Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
Registered Travel Nurse Observation/Tele unit
Ascension Via Christi St Francis
12.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Med Srg/Tele, Renal
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Houston Methodist Medical Center Surgical/TeleUnit
08.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Ascension Seton Medical Center Cardiac PCU
12.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse Traveler Observation/Tele Unit
Houston Methodist Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Med Center Med/Surg/tele/neuro
09.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Einstein Medical Center Med Surg/tele/Hepatology
10.2018 - 08.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science -
Delaware County Community College