IBRAHIM FORNA
Registered Nurse
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
- Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Virginia Hospital Center
10.2021 - Current
- Providing care for a patient with heart disease/problem
- Educate patient about disease management, medication, diet, etc
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Woodbine Rehab
Alexandria, VA
08.2011 - Current
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute asthma, seizure disorders, and pneumonia
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions, and educating them about continued care strategies.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on the medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising a team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Heparin drip
- Trach care
- Vent care
- Insulin drip
- Chest tube
- CIWA
- Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
- EGK
- ACLS
- Blood transfusion
- Cardiac monitor
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE - Virginia Hospital Center
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor - Woodbine Rehab
08.2011 - Current
Stratford University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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