Alkhnssa Raffay
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in different medical careers. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with neurology med surg specialty.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Gainesville, FL
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
CNA
Solaris Healthcare
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
PCA
UF Health Shands
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Hospital Volunteer
Lake City Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Took newspapers, flowers and other personal items to patients on all floors.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
Nursing Home Volunteer
Solaris Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff.
- Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
- Collected vital signs and updated records.
Library Volunteer
Columbia County Public Library
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted visitors, answered questions and made book recommendations across subjects and genres.
- Assisted patrons with finding and selecting book and materials using Online Public Access Catalog.
- Shelved books by subject according to Dewey Decimal System.
- Performed basic book reshelving and obtained items from book drop.
- Closely monitored front desk visitors to maintain secure and clean environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL06.2020
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Lake City, FL06.2020
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Observation Documentation
- Willingness to Learn
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Calm Under Stress
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Nursing Team Support
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- ACLS Certified: X39M0H (06/30/2025)
- BLS Certified: 235416580490 (05/2025)
- Registered Nurse License: RN 9625944 (07/31/2026)
Additional Information
References:
Hannah Jones (RN)- 904-769-0153
Andrea Morales (RN)- 352-441-8233
Starla Breland (LPN)- 352-426-5520
Kelli Webster (LPN)- 352-213-6468
Meerab Shahzad (RN)- 321-317-2214
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2023
CNA
Solaris Healthcare
05.2021 - 08.2021
PCA
UF Health Shands
11.2020 - 05.2021
Hospital Volunteer
Lake City Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
Nursing Home Volunteer
Solaris Healthcare
01.2020 - 04.2020
Library Volunteer
Columbia County Public Library
11.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School