Amira Said-Ahmed
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Hard working and passionate Registered Nurse with experience in compassionate care and strong clinical judgment, honed across my role at Mayo Clinic and other esteemed institutions. Excelled in patient care coordination, medication administration, advocating for patient/family needs and significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in both acute care expertise and effective communication while ensuring high-quality, empathetic patient support and care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mayo Clinic
14301 San Pablo Rd S
07.2023 - Current
- Admitting and discharging patients from the med-surg unit
- Administering medications and providing pain control
- Checking and monitoring vital signs and events in electronic medical records (EMRs)
- Collaborating with patient care team members and ancillary specialties to coordinate care
- Assisting with patient education and care planning
- Providing wound care and operating various equipment, such as catheters, feeding tubes, IVs and oxygen tanks
- Ambulating patients and performing or ensuring diagnostic testing is completed
- Maintaining a safe and comfortable environment
Receptionist For Independent Living
River Garden Hebrew Home
11501 Old St Augustine Rd
02.2022 - Current
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various administrative roles, providing backup support when necessary.
- Facilitated clear communication between staff members by distributing memos and announcements in a timely manner.
- Increased customer retention rates through exceptional communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Home Health Aide
Amada Senior Care
8833 Perimeter Park
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Assisted Living Caregiver
Ponte Vedra Gardens Alzheimer Special Care Center
5125 Palm Vly Rd
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, promoting dignity and maintaining a clean environment for their comfort.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence by providing guidance during ambulation as needed around the facility''s premises.
- Continuously educated self on best practices in assisted living caregiving to provide exceptional service in all aspects of the role.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, contributing to a positive living atmosphere for all residents.
- Continuously monitored residents'' well-being and promptly addressed any concerns to maintain a safe and nurturing living environment.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere by engaging in friendly conversations with residents while respecting privacy boundaries.
- Maintained clear communication with family members regarding the well-being and progress of their loved ones.
- Upheld facility policies and procedures, ensuring the highest quality of care was consistently provided.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily tasks.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School
Orange Park, FL05.2016
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection Control
- Patient Care Assessment/Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Intake and discharge
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Care Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Student Precepting
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mayo Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Receptionist For Independent Living
River Garden Hebrew Home
02.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Amada Senior Care
12.2020 - 01.2022
Assisted Living Caregiver
Ponte Vedra Gardens Alzheimer Special Care Center
01.2020 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida State College At Jacksonville
High School Diploma -
Orange Park High School