HADJA D KABBA
UPMC
Monroeville,PA
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in direct nursing care, medication administration, and patient assessment. Skilled in complex problem-solving and discharge coordination, bringing strong communication and documentation abilities to enhance patient outcomes. Eager to advance as a Registered Nurse, contributing expertise and collaborative spirit to a dynamic healthcare team.
Work History
Field Registered Nurse
2 Months- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and streamline workflows.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for improved satisfaction.
Travel Registered Nurse
3 Years 2 Months- Provided direct nursing care to acutely ill patients, including medication administration, wound care, IV therapy management, and other medical treatments.
- Applied clinical practice and critical thinking to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Responded to medical emergencies, coordinating with team members to ensure timely intervention.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Supported patients' nutrition needs through assistive feeding and effective management of gastric tubes.
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Managed direct care of patients, including conducting assessments and documenting care activities.
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Recorded changes in patient conditions in electronic health records. in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
- Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas.
- Managed smooth patient flows for unit, handled admissions, and processed discharge paperwork.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- Charted progress notes, reflecting care administered and responses.
- Conducted frequent rounds to evaluate care.
- Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
- Contributed to care plans by completing regular, accurate condition and behavior assessments.
- Coordinated medications for patients, placing pharmacy orders and administering medications.
- Supported patients in achieving healthcare goals through personalized care and ongoing assistance.
- Maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Managed routine functions and special activities of nursing aides, medication nurse, and other staff.
- Handled administrative responsibilities, including documenting nursing notes and physicians' orders.
- Maintained awareness of comfort and condition of patients.
- Completed routine phlebotomy tasks such as giving injections and collecting laboratory samples.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 5 Months- Supervised nurse assistants and coordinated workflow to support patient needs.
- Communicated with patients, caregivers, and family members while providing compassionate direct care.
- Admitted, discharged, and transferred patients to support the continuum of care.
- Helped coordinate patient consultation follow-ups with pharmacy, dietary, or other specialist personnel.
- Tracked patients' responses to medications, behaviors, and vitals for treating clinicians.
- Delivered top-notch care for all basic needs, including changing dressings, managing catheters, and preventing or treating bedsores.
- Helped patients with routine needs, special calls, and emergencies.
- Trained and supervised junior nursing staff, including aides, assistants, and students.
- Served families with careful attention to washing and dressing deceased persons.
- Improved patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with healthcare team.
Education
BSN
Registered Nurse - Diploma
LPN
Skills
Strategic treatment planning
Medication administration
Advanced problem-solving
Effective communication
Patient-centered nursing care
Patient assessment
Discharge coordination
Documentation
Certification
BLS, NIH Stroke Scale Certification
AWARDS
Daisy Award Nomination 2/2025
Timeline
Field Registered Nurse
Optum, UnitedHealth Group
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Travel Registered Nurse
UPMC
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
UPMC St Margaret
02.2021 - 08.2023Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Seneca Place
05.2019 - 02.2021Read More
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Canterbury Place PCU
11.2016 - 04.2019Read More
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center
LPN
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UPMC St Margaret School of Nursing
Registered Nurse - Diploma
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN
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