Haleh Akhtari
Hadley,MA
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 7 years of acute care experience and proven leadership as charge nurse and preceptor. Skilled in IV therapy and central line management, with PICC line insertion certification. Experienced in mentoring staff, managing patient flow, and ensuring high quality care delivery. Passionate about advancing skills in anti-coagulation nursing and contributing to patient-centered care in an outpatient setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Infusion Center
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
01.2026 - Current
- Administered intravenous medications and fluids to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Monitored patient responses to infusions, adjusting treatments according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients and families on infusion therapy processes, promoting understanding and compliance.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Northampton, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording output and intake.
- Frequently serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing unit operations, assigning staff, and ensuring safe, efficient flow.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Trained new nurses and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Med-Surg Unit
Kentfield Acute Care Hospital
Kentfield, CA
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Direct patient care, admission, discharge planning, and health education in medical-surgical, telemetry, neurological, and high observation units.
- Exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, tracheostomy care, extensive wound care, ileostomy, gastric tube feeding.
- Providing care to patients on intravenous therapies via PICC/ Central line, peripheral, PCA pumps, TPN/PPN, blood transfusion.
- Implemented interventions, including catheter, NG tube insertion, Peripheral IV insertion, PICC line dressing change.
- Order, perform, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's conditions.
- Precepting new RNs and RN students in proper techniques, standards, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety. Delegation and supervision of all nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary team and advocating for patients.
- As a Charge Nurse, oversee daily functioning of the unit, directing admissions, discharges, and general patient flow, code team member, performing STAT orders.
Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention Unit
MGA Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Screened all staff with the provided screening questionnaire prior to entry and follow all protocols based on questionnaire responses.
- Skillfully administered all kind of Vaccinations to staff including Flu Vaccines, TB test, and Tdap.
- Perform respirator fit testing for the staff including N95, and documentation.
- Provided training to hospital staff on updated infection control procedures, and proper PPEs.
- Maintained inventory of clinic supplies needed for shots administration
Professional Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided patient care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Prepare and maintain records of clients progress and services performed, reporting changes in client's condition to MD or manager.
- Implementing fall risk prevention, transportation, emergency responses,
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participating in case reviews, consulting with the team caring memebrs to evaluate the client's individualized needs and plan for continuing services.
Registered Nurse
Marin Nursing Home
California
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and preventative measures.
RN Student Volunteer
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
San Francisco, CA
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, operation rooms, NICU, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and answered call lights.
- Helped Nurses complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
- Made admission and discharge packages.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH12-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA12-2018
Bachelor of Science -
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore, India06-2012
Skills
- Team Work
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting New Hires and students
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Empathy
- Code response
- Multi-lingual (English/ Farsi/ Turkey)
- Adaptability and quick learner
- EKG interpretation
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Infusion Center
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse, Med-Surg Unit
Kentfield Acute Care Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Infection Prevention Unit
MGA Healthcare
08.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Marin Nursing Home
05.2019 - 09.2019
Professional Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
06.2018 - 09.2019
RN Student Volunteer
California Pacific Medical Center, Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Santa Rosa Junior College
Bachelor of Science -
Visvesvaraya Technological University
License
Massachusetts RN License - RN2355695
Professional Certifications
- BLS
- PICC Line Insertion
Technical skills
Epic , HMS , Powerpoint, Microsoft, Word, Excel , Photoshop , E-Priscribing
References
- Andrew Cannon, RN. Nursing Manager : Andrewrussellcannon@gmail.com
- Nicole Sicard, Nurse : 413-313-1034
- Maham Anser, MD : 347-274-1501
Awards and Recognition
2023 Nurse of Distinction Award
Recognized for collaboration, Mass General Brigham (MGB)
Grateful patient program recognition, MGB
Patient praise for compassionate care, MG