Fizah Malik
INOVA
3
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with step-down experience in cardiac monitoring, medication and IV administration, ACLS care, and EPIC documentation. Known for compassionate direct patient care, calm response under pressure, and safe, timely coordination of acute care.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
3 Years- Performed comprehensive assessments for step-down patients requiring continuous cardiac and respiratory monitoring.
- Interpreted telemetry rhythms and escalated changes in patient condition promptly.
- Administered medications and titrated therapies per physician orders and unit protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans.
- Educated patients and families on medications, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
- Initiated IV access, managed infusions, and maintained line patency with sterile technique.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances and emergent situations on the step-down unit while maintaining composure under pressure and providing high-quality care.
- Prioritized multiple acute patients, delivering safe, timely care in fast-paced step-down environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude
- 3.7 GPA
Skills
IV medication administration
Medication management
Direct patient care
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Tracheostomy care
Telemetry monitoring
Wound care
ACLS certification
Precepting
FLUENT IN Urdu
Bilingual communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
INOVA
11.2023 - CurrentRead More
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