Hafsa Alfakih
SUGAR LAND,TX
Summary
Critical Care RN with over one year experience in direct patient centered care. Maintain effective communication with patients and staff, provide strong clinical assessments and skills, while caring for patients with chronic and acute conditions in an Intermediate Medical Care Unit with high patient volume and acuity. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care RN, Intermediate Medical Care Unit
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER
2023.01 - Current
- Provide direct patient focused care ,Telemetry monitored Intermediate Care Unit. Assigned to 4 critical care patients, allowing for close monitoring of the acutely and chronically ill person in order to ensure the best possible clinical outcome.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Manage acute illness in the presence of multiple co-morbidities, often complicating treatments and outcomes.
- Monitor and interpret telemetry and EKG results, reporting any abnormalities and/or changes to appropriate physicians and team members. Assess patients in regards to said abnormalities and/or changes, anticipating treatment or cardiac catheterization activation for any acute cardiac ischemic events.
- Collaborate with patients/families, the Nursing team, Physicians, specialty services and ancillary services in order to provide a multi modal approach to each patient's care plan, making appropriate adjustments to adequately fit each individual's needs and abilities.
- Execute standardized safety precaution measures at all times to provide a safe environment for patients, families and staff, contributing to patient and provider overall satisfaction.
- Implement the Nursing process to facilitate optimal patient care through detailed assessment, planning and execution of nursing skills.
- Postoperative care for patients following cardiac and vascular surgeries such as pace maker implantation, cardiac ablation/cardioversion, cardiac catheterization, PCI and CEA.
- Postoperative care for the general surgical patients who have experienced adverse perioperative cardiac events, requiring critical care monitoring.
- Frequent documentation of patients' physical assessments, abnormalities, wounds, drains, tubes/catheters, vitals, peripheral and central lines, psychosocial concerns, potential psychosocial and/or clinical sequelae.
- Monitor and report all abnormal assessments, lab values and diagnostics and anticipate adverse responses accordingly.
- Provide core measure education to the patents and families who are coping with acute or chronic illnesses such as Stroke, Heart Failure and Diabetes, instructing them on everyday life adjustments, nutrition, activity, medications and expectations.
Medical Assistant
Access Medical Centers
2017.09 - 2022.09
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2022
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring, interpretation and reporting.
- EKG interpretation and reporting.
- Hemodynamic monitoring set up and care for patients with central and arterial linesWound and procedural site assessment and care.
- Cardiac, antibiotic, TPN/lipids, fluid resuscitation and electrolyte IV drug therapy initiation, monitoring and management.
- Chest tube, G/J/PEG/NG tube, Ostomy and Catheter assessment and care.
- Patient education regarding Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Catheterization, Pace Makers, Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, nutrition and medication management.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Pain and symptom management.
Certification
Registered Nurse, NCLEX License Number 1094074
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through American Heart Association, 02/23/2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association, 02/23/2023
Timeline
Critical Care RN, Intermediate Medical Care Unit
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE MEDICAL CENTER
2023.01 - Current
Medical Assistant
Access Medical Centers
2017.09 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Registered Nurse, NCLEX License Number 1094074
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through American Heart Association, 02/23/2023
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association, 02/23/2023
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