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Andrea Carr Azeez

Andrea Carr Azeez

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with Number years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

Registered Nurse

South East Regional Health Authority
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Lecturer

Distinction College
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
  • Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
  • Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
  • Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

Education

Certificate - Food Worker

Clark County Washington State
Washington Vancouver
03.2023

Certificate - Record Keeping/ Medication Management

Multnomah County
Oregon
01.2022

Certificate - First-Aid

HeartSaver
Portland, OR
12.2021

Certificate - Mandatory Report Training

The State of Oregon
Oregon USA
12.2021

Diploma - Philebotomy

Distinction College
Jamaica
05.2014

Diploma - Registered Nursing

Sigma College Of Nursing And Applied Sciences
Jamaica W.I.
12.2012

Diploma - Enroll Assistant Nursing

Portmore Community College
Jamaica W.I.
07.2008

Information Technology

Mark Of Excellence
Jamaica W.I.
04.2006

Geriatric Nursing

Portmore Community College
Jamaica W.I.
01.2005

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Wilmot's Maternity Nursing Home
Jamaica W.I.
12.1993

Diploma - High Education

Tivoli Gardens Comprehensive High School
Jamaica W.I.
07.1991

Skills

  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Disease Management Programs
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Persuasion
  • KanTime Software
  • Health and Wellness Expertise
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Home Visits
  • Family Education
  • Hearing Screenings
  • Nursing Performance Assessment
  • Vision Screening
  • LinkedIn
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Postpartum Care
  • Medical Evaluations
  • IBM Notes
  • Coordination
  • Learning Strategies
  • Writing
  • Seizure Management
  • Patient Education
  • Routine Examinations
  • Long-Term Care
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Patient Care
  • Community Program Referrals
  • Healthcare Program Planning
  • Human Anatomy
  • Instructing
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Microsoft Project
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Insulin Medication Assistance
  • Breastfeeding Education
  • Prenatal Care
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Family Planning Services Education
  • Medication Distribution
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Diabetes and Nutrition Education
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Removing Sutures
  • Patient Counseling
  • Patient Discharging
  • Physical Assessment
  • Sociology
  • Google Docs
  • Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Community Healthcare Programming
  • Staff Supervision
  • Pain Management
  • First Aid
  • Sanitation
  • Microsoft Word
  • Time Management
  • YouTube
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Chest Pain Management
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Test Interpretations

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

South East Regional Health Authority

Lecturer

Distinction College

Certificate - Food Worker

Clark County Washington State

Certificate - Record Keeping/ Medication Management

Multnomah County

Certificate - First-Aid

HeartSaver

Certificate - Mandatory Report Training

The State of Oregon

Diploma - Philebotomy

Distinction College

Diploma - Registered Nursing

Sigma College Of Nursing And Applied Sciences

Diploma - Enroll Assistant Nursing

Portmore Community College

Information Technology

Mark Of Excellence

Geriatric Nursing

Portmore Community College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Wilmot's Maternity Nursing Home

Diploma - High Education

Tivoli Gardens Comprehensive High School
Andrea Carr Azeez