DOMINIQUE SAFAHI
West Hollywood,CA
Summary
Experienced with rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions, ensuring prompt and effective care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and sound judgment in high-pressure situations. Knowledge of emergency protocols and procedures, contributing to enhanced patient safety and recovery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Huntington Health
Pasadena, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans for critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, providing timely interventions to stabilize patient conditions during emergencies.
- Educated patients and families on post-treatment care, enhancing understanding of health management strategies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
Dr Refresh
West Hollywood, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Administered aesthetic treatments including Botox and dermal fillers to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for diverse clientele.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, addressing concerns and ensuring optimal recovery processes.
- Addressed any adverse reactions or complications promptly, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing negative impacts on patient experience.
- Managed inventory of injectables, skincare products, and medical supplies, maintaining appropriate stock levels for seamless operations.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatments, allowing for accurate tracking of progress over time.
- Assisted in developing marketing initiatives to attract new clients while retaining existing ones through exceptional service delivery.
Emergency Room RN
GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Monterrey Park, CA
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Collect specimens including bloodwork and venous blood gases
- Applied my knowledge to every population in nursing including newborns, pediatrics, teens, adults, geriatrics, hospice, oncology patients, psychiatric, Vented as well OB
- Triaged patients and FastTrack patients including “ok to book” or 5150 holds
- Assisted in many intubations, conscious sedation, STEMI, ROSC, and CVA including administering TPA and preparing patients for cath lab
- Telemetry/DOU RN
- Completed RN New Graduate residency in Direct Observation Unit/ Telemetry
- Assisted in coding patients in emergency situations, post-op care, end-of life care, initiate IV access, admit patients, discharge and care planning, interpret lethal heart rhythms, monitor lab work and VS, transfuse blood, administer medications as needed
Aesthetic Nurse (Part-Time)
LASERAWAY
Beverly Hills/ Downtown LA
09.2022 - 05.2025
- Preformed, assessed, educated, and helped developed personalized treatment plans for a wide variety of noninvasive cosmetic procedures including laser treatments and injectables
- Laser hair removal, tattoo removal, Clear & Brilliant, Botox, Thermage, CoolSculpt, IPL, HA Fillers, Hydrafacial, RF Microneedling
- Educated clients on post-treatment care to enhance results and improve satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client skin types to recommend appropriate services and products.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing workplace safety.
- Exercised Sales, Assessment, and Leadership skills. Provided exceptional level of customer service evidenced by many positive reviews from clients and returning clients
Surgical Nurse
RODEO SURGICAL ARTS (Dr. Kohan; Dr. Hovsepian)
Beverly Hills, CA
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the OR for procedures including BBL, Tummy Tuck, and Breast Augmentation
- Recovered patients ages 16-55 in the PACU
Vaccination Nurse
CARBON HEALTH
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Lead quality control nurse of vaccinations in the pharmacy
- Traveled to underserved areas to provide education on the importance of getting vaccinated using evidence based practice
- Administered all three brands of vaccinations, provided patient teaching & assessment of patient’s medications, medical conditions, and allergies
Registered Nurse
OPTUM/MEDIX – WARNER BROS.
Burbank, CA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Conduct nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs for Abbott Rapid and PCR COVID-19 testing
- Utilize Athena and AllScripts EHR for registration, documentation and data management
- Ensure that proper protocol and PPE adherence is maintained to avoid contamination and unwarranted exposure
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices, enhancing quality of care delivered to patients.
NCLEX-RN Tutor
NCLEX HIGH YIELD
Online
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with doctors and nurses to create content for nurses struggling to pass their NCLEX
Postpartum Caregiver & Home Manager
VERTICOM, Inc.
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Home health aide for a blended family of 6 children
- Implemented an organization system to manage the children’s medications, activities, appointments, school obligations, chores, and menus for breakfast/lunch/dinner
- Assisted a new mother in managing all of her step children, home improvement projects, massages, doctor’s visits, baby’s sleep schedule, freezing and storing breastmilk, making bottles, bathing baby
CNA/Unit Tech in ICU & Patient Sitter in ED
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER
Burbank, CA
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Patient sitter for children, teens, and adults with suicidal intent and/or exacerbation of mental health disorders
- Reported change of condition to the nurse, assisted with vital signs, patient transport to MRI, and transport of specimen including blood products from the lab
CNA/Certified Restorative Nursing Assistant
JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGING
Reseda, CA
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily life such as bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, transferring from wheelchair to bed or chair, eating, shaving, denture care, hearing aids, etc.
- Sat in on patient care meetings to develop care plans with the patient, their family members, occupational therapist, dentist, gerontologist, speech therapist, charge nurse, and director
- Assisted occupational therapist and charge nurse by ambulating patients using safety precautions such as gait belt or walker, & preformed ROM exercises
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Dallas, TX06-2020
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Pediatric advanced life support
- EKG interpretation
- Medication administration
- Condition monitoring
- Patient stabilization
- Airway management
- Medical records management
- Psychosocial assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse in California, License #95248523 Expires 2023-05
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires 2023-11
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Expires 2025-07
- Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS) Expires 2023-08
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Expires 2024-11
- NIH Stroke Certification
- EKG Certification
- Management of Aggressive Behavior
- Introduction to Emergency Room Nursing
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Huntington Health
07.2025 - Current
Aesthetic Nurse Specialist
Dr Refresh
05.2025 - Current
Aesthetic Nurse (Part-Time)
LASERAWAY
09.2022 - 05.2025
Emergency Room RN
GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
OPTUM/MEDIX – WARNER BROS.
08.2021 - 04.2022
Surgical Nurse
RODEO SURGICAL ARTS (Dr. Kohan; Dr. Hovsepian)
07.2021 - 09.2021
Vaccination Nurse
CARBON HEALTH
04.2021 - 07.2021
NCLEX-RN Tutor
NCLEX HIGH YIELD
11.2020 - 03.2021
Postpartum Caregiver & Home Manager
VERTICOM, Inc.
09.2019 - 09.2020
CNA/Unit Tech in ICU & Patient Sitter in ED
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH’S MEDICAL CENTER
03.2019 - 08.2019
CNA/Certified Restorative Nursing Assistant
JEWISH HOME FOR THE AGING
07.2016 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University