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Elham Kassim

Arlington,VA

Summary

Distinguished Registered Nurse with over a decade of extensive expertise spanning medical-surgical, cardiac, telehealth, psychiatric, and community healthcare environments. Proficient in orchestrating patient-centered care within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams to deliver tailored treatment solutions. Holds CPR and ACLS certifications and is duly licensed as a Registered Nurse across Virginia, California, and Toronto, Canada.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Department of State Hospital
01.2021 - Current
  • Comprehensive Psychiatric Nursing Care, Multidisciplinary Treatment Planning, Medication Administration and Monitoring, Patient Mental Health Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Seclusion and Restraint Monitoring, Individualized Care Plans, CPR and ACLS Certification Maintenance

Cardiac Nurse

Virginia Heart Advanced Cardiac Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Cardiac Patient Care, Electrocardiogram and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Diagnostic Test Administration and Interpretation, Cardiac Procedure Assistance, Patient Lifestyle Counseling, CPR and ACLS Certification Maintenance

Med Surg Tele Nurse

Inova Fairfax Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Medical Surgical Telehealth Nursing, Patient Assessments, Medication Management, Telemonitoring, Telemetry Equipment Operation, Post-operative Care, Coordination with Multidisciplinary Team, CPR and ACLS Certification Maintenance

Community Nurse

St. Elizabeth
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Palliative Care, Symptom Management, Patient and Family Support, Treatment Documentation and Reporting, Collaboration with Palliative Care Doctors, Wound Care, Pre- and Post-op Surgical Care, Chemotherapy Care and Disconnection, Perineal Dialysis, IV Medications

Med Surg Nurse

Cambridge Hospitals
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Medical Surgical Nursing, Patient Care and Monitoring, Disease Prevention and Intervention, Minor Surgery Assistance, Infection Control, Lab Result Evaluation, Pre- and Post-Surgical Care, VAC Dressing, Acute Care, Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care, CPR and ACLS Certification Maintenance

RN

Hardy Terrace
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Nursing Care Plans, Clinic Flow Supervision, Renal Transplant and Dialysis Care, Nephrology RN Care Management Collaboration, Renal Patient Preparation, Dialysis and Additional Nephrology Care

RN Charge Nurse

District Health Agency
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Long-Term Geriatric Care, Hospice and Terminally Ill Care, Patient Bathing and Care, Charting and Documentation, Staff Supervision, Patient Status Assessment, Patient and Family Education, Schedule Management

Education

BSCN - Bachelor of Science

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
01.2009

Skills

  • Disease Prevention & Intervention
  • Catheter Care
  • Compression Therapy
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Lab Result Evaluation
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Minor Surgery Assistance
  • Facilitating Staff Meetings
  • Medical Clinical Procedures
  • Patient & Family Advocacy
  • Tracheotomy Care
  • Pre- and Post-Surgical Care
  • VAC Dressing
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Diabetes, Hospice & Stroke Patient Care
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Medication Administration
  • Telemetry Equipment Operation
  • Electronic Health Records Documentation
  • Quality Improvement Initiatives

Certification

  • CPR Certification, American Heart Association
  • ACLS Certification
  • Registered Nurse in Virginia (2011)
  • Registered Nurse in California (Year of Licensure)
  • Registered Nurse in Toronto, Canada (2010)

Affiliations

  • Registered Nurses of Ontario
  • College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Canadian Nurses Association
  • Virginia Board of Nursing

Licenses

  • CPR Certification, American Heart Association
  • ACLS Certification
  • Registered Nurse in Virginia (2011)
  • Registered Nurse in California (Year of Licensure)
  • Registered Nurse in Toronto, Canada (2010)

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Department of State Hospital
01.2021 - Current

Cardiac Nurse

Virginia Heart Advanced Cardiac Clinic
01.2020 - 01.2021

Med Surg Tele Nurse

Inova Fairfax Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2020

Community Nurse

St. Elizabeth
01.2013 - 01.2017

RN

Hardy Terrace
05.2012 - 01.2013

Med Surg Nurse

Cambridge Hospitals
01.2010 - 01.2016

RN Charge Nurse

District Health Agency
01.2010 - 01.2013

BSCN - Bachelor of Science

Ryerson University

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