Hasti Naghdali
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Vancouver General Hospital, excelling in patient care and critical thinking. Proven ability to manage complex medical issues and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in medication administration and patient education, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to 4-6 patients per shift , managing a wide range of complex medical issues
- Assess, monitor and manage patient changes in status, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating care as needed
- Collaborate with our interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans while in hospital and post-discharge
Research Assistant
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Conducted qualitative research studies with a professor at the UBC School of Nursing
- I interviewed 24 participants for data collection, conducted thematic data analysis, and contributed to manuscript writing as the second author.
- Co-author of two articles on patient-centered website designs to improve information access for stigmatized groups
Employed Student Nurse
Lions Gate Hospital
North Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided care to 2-3 patients per shift on a cardiac medicine unit, administering medications and monitoring for changes in patient status
- Set up and monitored patients on telemetry, communicating any concerns with cardiologists and our interdisciplinary care team
First Aid Instructor
West Vancouver Aquatic Center
West Vancouver, BC
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Created lesson plans for the five Red Cross first aid and water rescue courses.
- Independently led the first aid courses, teaching 15 to 20 students per class lifesaving and water rescue skills, such as CPR and submerged victim retrieval.
- Assessed students and provided constructive feedback on patient simulations.
Swim Instructor
West Vancouver Aquatic Center
West Vancouver, BC
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Created individualized lesson plans for each of the 10 Red Cross swim levels, ensuring creative ways to teach and assess students' swimming skills.
- I was responsible for the safety of 3 to 10 children per class, tailoring lessons to meet students' diverse needs, and facilitating a positive learning environment.
- Led drills, games, and activities for students aged 0 to 15 years old, improving their swimming and water safety skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of British Columbia
Vancouver05-2024
Skills
- Patient care and assessments
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records (CST Cerner)
- Healthcare protocols
- Patient education
- Research studies
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- TCPS2 Core Certificate (Research Ethics)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- LifeSaving Instructor
- National Lifeguard- Waterpark
- National Lifeguard- Pool
- Water Safety Instructor
Accomplishments
- UBC Hamber Scholarship in Nursing
- UBC Birgit and Ingrid Currey Award
- UBC Iranian Student Memorial Award
- UBC Summer Student Research Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
09.2024 - Current
Employed Student Nurse
Lions Gate Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
Research Assistant
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
01.2023 - 04.2024
First Aid Instructor
West Vancouver Aquatic Center
06.2019 - 05.2022
Swim Instructor
West Vancouver Aquatic Center
03.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of British Columbia
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