ANISA KHALIFA

• Provided direct patient care for patients suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
• Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support patient recovery goals.
• Provided emotional support for patients struggling with feelings of distress or hopelessness due to their diagnosis.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all patient encounters in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

Med-Surg- Orthopedic unit

Float to different units in the hospital to help out when our unit is full ( Covid-19, Nephrology, Medical oncology, Medical Respiratory, Med surg Bariatric)

• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
• Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• 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.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

• Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
• Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
• Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
• Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.

• Assessed patient's condition by observing physical and mental status, vital signs, intake and output levels and laboratory data.
• Monitored patient's responses to treatments and interventions; adjusted care plan accordingly.
• Administered medications according to physician orders, monitored effectiveness of treatments and reported side effects or changes in patient's condition.
• Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
• Provided direct nursing care to telemetry patients in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

• Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
• Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
• Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
• Adhered to universal protocol precautions when disposing of contaminated items while performing phlebotomy or laboratory procedures.
• Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.

• Helped patients achieve higher standards of living through effective ADL coaching and assistance
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.

• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
• E: anisa_16@icloud.com
• (206) 489-9883
• 9929 7th AVE SW