Jaweria Sharif
Houston
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse II with 6 years of experience in clinical, correctional, and hospital settings. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide safe and patient-centered care. Skilled in managing critical situations and codes with clinical expertise and sound judgment. Delivers exceptional care to critically ill patients through advanced abilities in patient assessment, treatment, and monitoring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered psychiatric care to patients across multiple units, including adolescents, geriatrics, adults, dual-diagnosis and PICU, with varying degrees of mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments while assessing and managing medication regimens, providing therapeutic support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Behavioral Health RN
Chester Mental Health Center
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered psychiatric care to adult forensic patients in a maximum security setting with varying degrees of mental illnesses and substance disorder.
- Assessed and managed medication regimens while providing counseling and support to clients.
- Collaborated with treatment team members to ensure comprehensive care.
Behavioral Health RN
Ascension Saint Joseph
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient care on behavioral health unit during critical staffing shortages, quickly adapting to new environments and maintaining clinical excellence in fast-paced, high-pressure strike situations.
Behavioral Health RN
Alton Mental Health Center
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Rendered direct delivery of nursing care to forensic and civil patients with mental illnesses and pending legal charges while performing ongoing assessments of the client and the client's needs.
- Collaborated with ancillary staff in formulating a comprehensive individualized plan of care to stabilize symptoms of mental illness and assist the client in gaining insight and knowledge of the legal process in order to work with their legal counsel.
LTC RN
CalVet Veterans Home of California
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Floated to multiple wards which housed about 15-25 residents each.
- Assessed residents, passed medications and completed treatments as ordered by physicians.
Correctional RN
Idaho State Correctional Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Served as a sick call nurse and assured that patients requesting medical, mental health or dental services are seen within the sick-call policy procedure timeframes and are referred to specialty providers when medically indicated through the sick call process.
Critical Care RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital SW
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Worked full time then PRN on the stepdown, COVID, and observation unit on the telemetry floor with varied medical conditions and high medical acuity patients by maintaining patient hemodynamic stability with proper nursing interventions and being able to identify subtle or sudden changes in patient's condition.
- Highly experienced with cardiac, insulin, and heparin drips, non-invasive and trach ventilators, parenteral/enteral feedings, blood transfusions, wound care and working with patients that require close hemodynamic and telemetry monitoring.
- Managed patient centered care daily from admission to discharge, including but not limited to patient assessments, health education, care planning, and discharge support.
- In addition to bedside nursing, served as a preceptor and peer panel interviewer for future employees.
- Level 4 trauma facility with a 543 bed facility.
Correctional RN
California Institution for Men
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Employed by the state of California to provide nursing care within the scope of license to COVID-19 diagnosed inmates while also providing timely care coordination and management in conjunction with PCP, RN & MA.
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital SW
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Provide nursing care on ER, Trauma, ICU, Pre-op, Med-Surg, Orthopedic, Observation, Cardiac, CDU, Step-Down, OB and Rehab units to complete tasks as assigned by RN and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to carry out provider's orders and optimal treatment for patients.
Clinical Medical Assistant
Ibn Sina Foundation Community Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Shadowed and assisted doctors/specialists with examinations and procedures such as pap smears, suturing, incision and drainage and breast examinations.
- Performed laboratory tests and administrative duties as well.
- Collaborated with specialist providers such as gynecologists, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, podiatrists, and cardiologists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX05.2020
Skills
- Proficient with EPIC, Care4 & Healthfusion Meditouch platform
- Provides compassionate patient centered care
- Demonstrates strong leadership and the ability to engage effectively with others
- Adaptable and collaborative, with a strong ability to learn quickly in dynamic environments
- Consistently delivers thorough, well-structured work with strong attention to detail
- Skilled in critical thinking with a keen ability to understand and resolve issues efficiently
- Fluent in Urdu and Hindi
Websites
License/Certifications
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
- Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA)
Leadership Positions
Students for Middle Eastern Dialogue at Houston Baptist University,
Secretary
- Served as the financial bookkeeper & coordinated club correspondence
Involvement Activities
Houston Baptist University
- Nursing Student Association
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Secretary and member of Students for Middle Eastern Dialogue
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth
04.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health RN
Chester Mental Health Center
11.2023 - 11.2024
Behavioral Health RN
Ascension Saint Joseph
08.2023 - 02.2024
Behavioral Health RN
Alton Mental Health Center
12.2022 - 10.2023
LTC RN
CalVet Veterans Home of California
07.2022 - 08.2022
Correctional RN
Idaho State Correctional Center
06.2022 - 07.2022
Correctional RN
California Institution for Men
01.2022 - 03.2022
Critical Care RN
Memorial Hermann Hospital SW
07.2020 - 05.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hermann Hospital SW
01.2018 - 07.2020
Clinical Medical Assistant
Ibn Sina Foundation Community Medical Center
06.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Houston Baptist University
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