Fatimah Tijani
Del Valle,TX
Summary
Registered nurse with 5 years of experience in direct patient care and assessments. Skilled in patient education, emergency response, and critical care delivery. Proven ability to advocate for patients and maintain collaborative team environments. Proficient in medication administration and patient advocacy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Geriatric Unit Manager
Austin State Hospital
Austin, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations for geriatric population, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated nursing service activities on geriatric unit, enhancing team effectiveness through performance monitoring.
- Developed patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Promoted environment empowering nurses to deliver compassionate, efficient care, improving patient satisfaction.
- Facilitated staff development and deployment of strategies for optimal nursing service availability 24/7.
- Fostered job satisfaction by implementing productivity and quality improvement initiatives, boosting team morale.
- Supported emergency response efforts by following established safety protocols while adhering to patient safety protocols.
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. David's Medical Center
Austin, TX
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Delivered personalized, compassionate care and education to support patients in regaining daily functioning and self-esteem
- Instructed patients on conditions and prescribed medications to enhance understanding and compliance
- Documented treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, and revisions to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
- Oversaw daily activities of nursing staff in unit to ensure quality care.
- Fostered a positive team culture, increasing patient satisfaction by 5% and reducing the rate of medical errors by 10%
- Managed the work of 2 employees, increasing crew efficiency by 75%
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
Round Rock, TX
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Monitored patients' status, vital signs, and laboratory values for indications of conditions like sepsis or shock, instituting timely interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provides direct patient care by implementing proactive pain management protocol with comprehensive patient education, ensuring enhanced patient comfort & recovery rates
- Identified and addressed patient and family concerns, facilitating treatment options and care coordination to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information by following HIPPA law and hospital policy. Ensures that information shared is necessary to the patient's recovery; thus, trust is built.
Registered Nurse ICU
St. David's Medical Center
Austin, TX
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered critical care to patients with surgical and trauma-related conditions through monitoring conditions, administering medications, and managing ventilators, enhancing patient comfort and recovery.
- Evaluated patients' psychosocial status and needs by assessing sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems, providing resources to develop coping mechanisms for safety and recovery.
- Provided end-of-life care by providing resources such as the chaplain to help patient/family through the dying process.
Registered Nurse ICU
CHRISTUS Health
Lake Charles, LA
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data, ensuring comprehensive support for all aspects of patient well-being.
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to identify potential issues and evaluated lab values to implement timely interventions.
- Set up and monitored medical equipment and devices including cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, and oxygen delivery systems to ensure optimal patient safety and care.
Graduate Assistant
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with departments during student orientation to provide tools and resources that facilitated student engagement and cultural integration on campus.
- Coordinated student organizations and supported clubs and events to enhance student well-being and engagement.
- Collaborated with departments to organize career-related events that connected students with potential career opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Sage Memorial Hospital
Ganado, AZ
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medications, implementing medication safety standards and explaining patients' rights to enhance understanding and reduce medication errors.
- Provided wound care management, educating patients on aseptic technique and hand hygiene to promote effective wound healing.
- Educated patients on geriatric care topics, including exercise and nutrition, to support medication compliance and reduce risk of readmission.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LABachelor's Degree - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Medication Administration
- Care Plans
- Acute Care
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Leadership
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency Response
- Procedural Assistance
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Resourcefulness
- Problem solving
- Patience
- Patient care planning
- Emergency procedures
- Mental health nursing
- Nursing staff leadership
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course Skill
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- NIHSS- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
RN Geriatric Unit Manager
Austin State Hospital
11.2025 - Current
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
St. David's Medical Center
08.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
06.2024 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse ICU
St. David's Medical Center
09.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse ICU
CHRISTUS Health
12.2021 - 06.2022
Graduate Assistant
McNeese State University
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Sage Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - 02.2021
Masters of Business Administration -
McNeese State University
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
McNeese State University