Hakeem Kaka
Nursing
Oakley,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [RN] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
BSN, RN, PH
Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Modesto, CA01.2021
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Concord, CA2009
Skills
- Infection Control Measures
- Central Line Placement
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Taking Vital Signs
- Patient Education
- Prioritizing Patients
- Immunization Services
- 12-Lead EKG Monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Dispensing Medications
- Delegation and Motivation
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
Playing soccer
I love playing soccer on my days off to keep me physically fit.
Timeline
BSN, RN, PH
Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2019
LVN
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) - Nursing
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
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