Ivy Ghandour
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with 9+ years of experience in health promotion and supporting individuals through direct patient care. Possess extensive knowledge of health care processes with experience in research and evidenced-based practice. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Spring Lake Park School District
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Oversaw health services for school of 550 students and faculty.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
Online Personal Shopper
Lunds and Byerlys
12.2022 - Current
- Manage online orders that are placed by reviewing the order, shopping and packaging the items and completing the order for the customer
- Multi-tasking with the different roles and responsibilities while meeting the needs of all the customers
- Coordinating with different departments and keeping inventory of products
- Communicating frequently with customers over several different platforms to ensure their needs are met and the order has been fulfilled correctly.
Clinic Registered Nurse
Fairview Health Services
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Experience with triaging patients in person and via telephone for a wide variety of concerns including medical emergencies
- Responding to patient questions and concerns and assisting with communication between patients and providers
- Managing medication refill requests and health management goals for individual patients
- Collaborate with providers, specialists, pharmacists, social workers and families to provide comprehensive and safe patient care.
SNAP Intern
Second Harvest Heartland
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Outreach to referral clients to review SNAP eligibility and assist in application process
- Review, research and offer other food resources and assistance programs
- Communicate with health care organizations to review needs of those in the community
- Assist with special projects and in person outreach events.
Tier 1 Registered Nurse Trainer
Pediatric Home Service
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Care for pediatric patients with complex medical issues including critical cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine disorders in a home care setting
- Extensive experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, sterile suctioning and respiratory treatments including vest therapy, bronchial drainage therapy, cough assist, and administering nebulizers
- Considerable experience with gastrostomy-jejunostomy tubes, feeding pumps, administering medications and oral feeds
- Experience managing a patient’s endocrine status, including frequent blood glucose checks, administering insulin, monitoring intake and managing symptoms associated with type 1 diabetes
- Perform skilled assessments, obtain and monitor vital signs for acute changes in patient status, and assist with activities of daily living and various therapies
- Collaborate with MDs, pharmacists, Case Managers and family to provide safe and effective patient care
- Assist new nurses in their orientation to each new home, including expanding their education, managing their training, and coaching on new skills
- Provide on the spot education for parents and care givers and serve as a resource for questions and concerns
- Member of the Medication Error Policy Improvement Group to look at causes of medication errors, make improvements to polices to reduce the number of errors, and maintain safe patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.2023
Skills
- Solid organization skills
- Experience with training and teaching new nurses and family members
- Strong patient advocate
- Passionate and quick learner
- Collaborative team member
- Exceptional communication skills
Education And Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota, 06/01/14, Licensed Public Health Nurse, 06/01/18, Masters in Public Health, Expected Spring of 2023, South Dakota State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 05/01/18, College of St. Scholastica, Cum Laude, Associate of Science in Nursing, 05/01/14, Normandale Community College, Dean’s List, BLS Certification- American Heart Association, Renewed: 06/01/22, Includes CPR and AED Training
Critical Care Skills
- Extensive respiratory experience- Ventilator and advanced airway management
- Experience with emergencies and required interventions
- Care of medically complex pediatric patients
- Strong assessment skills and recognition of changes from patient baseline
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Spring Lake Park School District
02.2023 - Current
Online Personal Shopper
Lunds and Byerlys
12.2022 - Current
SNAP Intern
Second Harvest Heartland
03.2021 - 10.2021
Clinic Registered Nurse
Fairview Health Services
04.2019 - 08.2022
Tier 1 Registered Nurse Trainer
Pediatric Home Service
06.2017 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
South Dakota State University
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