Dedicated and experienced nursing professional with 8 years of clinical experience and a strong passion for education. Proven ability to mentor and guide nursing students effectively while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Seeking a Clinical Teaching Assistant role at Santa Ana College to contribute to the development of future nurses and enhance the quality of nursing education. Skilled in clinical practice, patient care, and instructional techniques, with a commitment to excellence in both clinical and academic settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care RN - Observation Unit
Providence Health & Services
03.2023 - Current
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events.
Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions.
Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
RN Nurse Manager
Optum Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
Managed over 35 licensed health care professionals per day.
Accomplished being number one urgent care center three consecutive months across region.
Achieve 97% average customer satisfaction rating to date, surpassing team goal by 22%
Responsible for managing all aspects of Urgent Care Center operations and marketing within company policies and budgetary guidelines.
Assure patients receive quality medical care and customer service excellence at every patient touchpoints within care center.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience
Public Health Nurse
Maxim OC Health Care Agency
01.2021 - 03.2021
Provided health screenings and enforced social distancing, masking and other policies related to COVID-19.
Assisted employees and customers with safety and health requirements related to COVID-19.
Exploited available governmental resources for training, materials and information to combat internal spread and enhance staff education.
Liaised with safety personnel at other facilities to discern valid protocols and safety measures for integration into internal policymaking and planning.
Acquired knowledge and stayed up to date on best practices for slowing spread of COVID-19.
Monitored premise entry points to determine if employees and visitors met compliance standards prior to admittance.
Maintained agile direction of ongoing policy changes during rapidly shifting COVID-19 surges and instances of localized community spread.
RN, Emergency Department
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
08.2016 - 10.2020
Performed triage and initial assessments of adult and pediatric patients presenting with trauma/medical/cardiac/neurological/gynecological/obstetric/psychiatric symptoms.
Performed assessments, provided immediate medical interventions to stabilize patients with acute illnesses, trauma or life threatening medical conditions.
Provided bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients with cardiac, medical-surgical, orthopedics and surgical emergencies.
Participated in hospital committee responsible for case management of patients with sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable diseases.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
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.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
10.2015
Skills
Bilingual - Fluent Arabic
Interpersonal Communication
Organization and Time Management
Assess, Plan, Counsel, Teach and Demonstrate Nursing Care to Patients and Family Members
Emergency Response
Patient And Family Education
Rounds Management
Multitasking Abilities
Care Management
Quality Control
Burn Care
Chart Updating
Data Entry
Problem-Solving
Affiliations
Board member of Emergency Nurse Association
Certification
ACLS Certified, American Heart Association - Active
PALS Certified, American Heart Association - Active
BLS Certified, American Heart Association - Active
NIH Stroke Scale Certified, American Academy of CME - Active
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certified, Fire Department - Active
Medical Staff Specialist at Providence Health & Services- Oregon Region Quality Management & Medical Staff ServicesMedical Staff Specialist at Providence Health & Services- Oregon Region Quality Management & Medical Staff Services