Harriet Halim
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TrueCare Assisted Living Center
Palestine, TX United States, TX
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Initiated referrals for additional services such as home health or hospice when necessary.
- Actively sought opportunities to mentor new rehab nurses entering the field.
- Educated staff nurses on rehabilitation principles, protocols and practices.
Registered Nurse
UTMB Correctional Managed Care. Beto Unit
Palestine, Texas
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and documented medication administration in accordance with policy.
- Evaluated inmates for suicidal ideation or other mental health concerns; referred to appropriate healthcare professionals when indicated.
- Coordinated referrals for outside medical specialists when needed.
- Developed treatment plans based on assessments of patients' physical and psychological needs; provided follow-up care as necessary.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving inmate injuries or illness.
- Ensured that all required documentation was completed accurately within established timeframes according to facility policy.
- Provided nursing care to inmates with acute and chronic illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, HIV and AIDS, mental health disorders.
- Performed medical rounds on a daily basis to assess the overall condition of inmates.
- Assisted with emergency response procedures when necessary.
- Assessed and monitored inmates' physical, psychological, and medical health conditions.
- Identified changes in an inmate's condition and reported them to the physician or nurse practitioner immediately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings related to inmate healthcare issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare staff members to ensure continuity of care for inmates.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, during routine visits or hospitalizations.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while providing medical treatments in a secure environment.
- Counseled inmates regarding their emotional wellbeing and behavior modification techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services rendered in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice, and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Developed and coordinated patient care plans for prisoners with COPD, diabetes or other chronic conditions.
- Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Our Redeemer Hospital
Agbor. Delta, Delta State
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Facilitated communication between patient families and other healthcare providers regarding care plan development.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Actively sought opportunities to mentor new rehab nurses entering the field.
- Performed wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
- Monitored vital signs, neurological function and pain levels of patients during treatment sessions.
- Implemented evidence based practice guidelines into daily nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with long-term disabilities or chronic illnesses.
- Maintained accurate records of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and progress notes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rehabilitation techniques such as exercise programs, therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
State School of Nursing
Agbor, Delta State Nigeria05.2015
Skills
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Treatment Planning
- Sick call Triaging
- Patient Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Response
- Chronic Disease Management
- Trachectomy care
- Medication and IV administration
- Hospice Care
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- EMR Systems
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Medication Distribution
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Taking vitals
- Admission and discharging
- Documenting vitals
- Emergency Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Assessment
- PCC charting
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TrueCare Assisted Living Center
12.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
UTMB Correctional Managed Care. Beto Unit
01.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Our Redeemer Hospital
07.2015 - 11.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
State School of Nursing