FATIMA WADI
Blaine,MN
Summary
Nursing student providing hands-on patient care support in critical care and cardiac step-down units. Monitors vital signs and blood glucose, supporting individualized care plans. Assists with ADLs and maintains accurate electronic documentation while communicating patient status to nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Hennepin County Medical Center, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
11.2024 - Current
- Support nurses in caring for critically ill patients with complex medical conditions in a high-acuity environment.
- Perform blood glucose monitoring and obtain vital signs, promptly reporting abnormal findings.
- Delivered hygiene care, repositioning, and clean-up assistance to enhance patient comfort and maintain skin integrity.
- Maintained accurate documentation and collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Cardiac Step-Down Unit
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered compassionate care to cardiac and post-procedural patients on a telemetry step-down unit, ensuring comfort and support during recovery.
- Conducted blood glucose checks and monitored vital signs, promptly identifying and communicating changes in patient condition to enhance care.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team with nurses to support cardiac monitoring and discharge preparation while providing patient-centered care.
- Facilitated bathing, ambulation, toileting, and meal support to promote patient independence and dignity in activities of daily living.
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Fostered resident independence by implementing individualized care and support plans.
- Provided personal care, medications, and daily routine support, ensuring safety and preserving resident dignity.
- Accurately documented care and incidents while effectively responding to emergencies and managing behavioral escalations.
Education
Nursing Program -
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN10-2026
Skills
- Critical care assistance
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency response
- Accurate documentation
- Electronic charting
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Cultural competency
- Personal care
- Interpersonal skills
- Medication administration
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Hennepin County Medical Center, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
11.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Cardiac Step-Down Unit
10.2023 - 10.2024
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
06.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing Program -
Century College