Alima Chatoo
Sanford
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nursing Operations Manager
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed daily operations of a collaborative Medical-Surgical Unit (Bariatrics, GI, General Surgery, and Trauma).
- Maintained patient care standards by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through daily patient rounds, clinical audits, and patient surveys.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient care and acute statuses while facilitating effective discharge planning.
- Managed approximately 50 employees through staff scheduling, completion of performance reviews, and support in career advancements.
- Managed unit budget, supplies, and inventory through trend analysis, needs forecasting, and approval of requisitions and cost distributions.
- Documented and strategized admissions and discharges to corporate staff to uphold compliance with organizational fiscal objectives.
- Maintained detailed case notes in the electronic health record system.
- Provided telehealth services by responding to callers' inquiries regarding their health concerns and post-operative statuses.
Charge Nurse
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Oversaw unit operations while managing own patients at 6:1 ratio
- Supervised, adjusted, and optimized staff assignments for ongoing and forthcoming shifts to mitigate impacts of staff shortages.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams, including case managers and physicians, to develop and implement care plans addressing barriers to care or discharge.
- Utilized problem-solving skills and critical thinking to identify system and unit improvements.
- Streamlined communication processes for nursing and support staff through direct reporting at both beginning and end of shifts.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health record systems.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted comprehensive daily assessments and bedside care, concentrating on acute, chronic, and post-operative disease processes associated with Bariatrics, GI diagnoses, and trauma.
- Applied clinical insights to provide comprehensive patient education and assistance on medication management and dietary adjustments both in person and through telephonic consultations following discharge.
- Acted as patient advocate while collaborating with physicians, surgeons, case managers, and pharmacy to ensure patient needs and goals are met.
- Contributed to staff development by participating in in-services, educational programs, department meetings, and nursing committees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
Toronto Metropolitan University
Ontario, CA06-2017
Skills
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Expertise
- Adaptability
- Patient Advocacy
- EHR- EPIC & Sunrise
- Microsoft Office
Summary
I am a nursing professional with extensive experience at Orlando Health's Orlando Regional Medical Center. I demonstrated success in clinical knowledge, managed operations and improved patient care through critical thinking and effective communication. I am skilled in utilizing EHR systems to enhance processes and outcomes. The journey of growth from a novice nurse, to an experienced one, has strengthened my commitment in optimizing health outcomes.
Licensures And Certifications
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida, USA, RN9501116
- Registered Nurse, Province of ON, Canada, 17189285
- BLS (Jan 2025)
Timeline
Assistant Nursing Operations Manager
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
Charge Nurse
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Psychology
Toronto Metropolitan University