To obtain a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Khadija A. Zakaria
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Nurse with extensive clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings, including ICU, OR, pediatrics, and home healthcare. Possesses a strong background in patient assessment, care plan development, medication administration, and patient safety. Demonstrates advanced skills in wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient advocacy, with a commitment to providing high-quality care in both acute and primary care environments. Proficient in utilizing electronic health records systems such as VISTA, BCMA, CPRS, Surginet, Epic, and Allscripts. A proven leader with excellent communication skills and a deep dedication to promoting health, educating patients, and improving outcomes. Active member of various professional organizations, committed to ongoing learning and professional development. Seeking a position as a Family Nurse Practitioner to contribute expertise in patient care, diagnosis, and treatments plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Registered Nurse
Wilmington VA Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Utilize standard of care in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the surgical patient
- Interview the patient on what surgery they are having
- Check patient consent with two patient identifiers to validate the procedure they are having
- Promote perioperative nursing care before, during and after surgery
- Implement patient safety protocols by providing education on procedure and position patient appropriately for procedure
- Implement comfort measures for patient by application of pillows under knees, warm blankets, gel pads and activation of boots prior to intubation
- Assist the Anesthesiologist during intubation
- Support the Surgeon and scrub nurse throughout the procedure
- Provide all items need for the procedure and respond to other needs accordingly
- Develop Safety Strategies by accounting for all instruments, sponges and all items used during the procedure
- Always anticipation for anything needed items for the procedure
- Proficient in using VISTA, BCMA and CPRS system
OR Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Coordinate and provide professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery
- Perform patient assessment, check patient consent in the Holding Area and pre-prepare patient for surgery
- Assist the Surgeon and Anesthesiologist to verify patient, procedure and site of surgery
- Set up the operating room with required instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical procedure
- Proficient in using Surginet in documentation, charging, coding of patient and procedural information
- Apply skill and knowledge of surgical procedures and principles of sterile techniques
- Circulate in various complex surgeries – General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Plastics, GYN, Robotics, Oncology and Oral surgeries
- Manage OR activities and respond to demands from the Surgeons and the Scrub technician
- Maintain counts on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy
- Report unusual occurrences to charge nurse, document patient record and complete incident reports
- Recorded information concisely, completely and accurately in appropriate format
- Initiated corrective procedures and actions as and when directed by the monitoring equipment, and in the situations of any adverse symptomatology
NP Clinicals
Pediatric Clinic, Bear Delaware Dr. Francis Mase, MD
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed comprehensive pediatric physical assessments under preceptor supervision, including history taking, and developmental staging
- Assisted with diagnostic procedures as appropriate, such as otoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, and throat swabs
- Administered patient appropriate age vaccines accordingly
- Developed proficiency in administering medications to children through various routes (oral, nebulize, injectable) under preceptor guidance
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient encounters in the electronic health record system
- Call virtually other patients for follow ups and sick calls
- Developed individualized care plans for pediatric patients in collaboration with the preceptor
- Provided education and counseling to patients and families on various pediatric health topics, supervised by the preceptor
NP Clinicals
Family Medical Care Associates LLC, Dr. Shahnawaz Khan
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated knowledge by answering medical questions posed by the preceptor
- Developed clinical skills by gradually seeing patients during the internship
- Conducted patient assessments in line with family practice principles
- Collaborated with preceptor on patient individualized plan of care
- Teaching patient the importance of taking medications as prescribed and possible side effects
- Perform advance physical assessment for all ages
- Making follow up calls to the pharmacy to give prescription over the phone
- Call patients to come in for critical test results to be discussed
NP Clinical Sites
Connections Community Support Programs - Fanta Schwarz
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Developed patient interaction skills by conducting history-taking and physical examinations under preceptor supervision
- Conducting advanced physical assessment and exams
- Expanded clinical knowledge by independently seeing patients with a variety of primary care concerns
- Enhanced diagnostic reasoning by formulating preliminary diagnoses and treatment plans, which were then reviewed and discussed with the preceptor
- Strengthened documentation skills by writing detailed patient encounter notes after each visit
- Improved self-assessment through preceptor feedback
- Developed individualized care plans for adult patients in collaboration with the preceptor
- Refined clinical decision-making by learning from the preceptor's insights on patient individualized cases
NP Clinicals
Shadow Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Gathered detailed medical history through virtual questioning techniques, focusing on presenting complaints, past medical history, social history, and family history
- Developed differential diagnoses based on the virtual assessment, considering various clinical comorbidities
- Formulated treatment plans remotely, accounting for potential drug interactions and specific needs of patients with comorbidities
- Proficiently utilized virtual healthcare platforms to conduct patient interviews, examinations, and education effectively
- Identified and documented any technological limitations encountered during virtual visits
- Provided clear and concise patient education on diagnoses, treatment plans, and potential side effects of medications in a virtual setting
Operating Room Nurse
Harlem Hospital
03.2010 - 12.2016
- Conducted pre- and post-operative plans; measured, collected, analyzed and monitored patients' vital signs, and prepared the operating room for procedures
- Ensure accuracy of operating procedure is performed on the right patient and as per the right guidelines and procedure
- Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and modified care plan accordingly
- Served as an advocate for patient and family in working with other members of the health care team
- Assisted patient and family in discharge planning so that problems and care needs are anticipated and met
- Provided basic and bedside care to the patient, and responded to life-saving situations as per specified standards and protocols
- Administered, prepared and recorded the prescribed medications orally, subcutaneously and through an IV
- Reported adverse reactions of the patient to medication or treatments as per administrative policies
- Monitored patient emotional and physical responses throughout the surgery and the care continuum
- Initiated education plans of the patient as per the physician and provided patient education on post-treatment needs
- Set up the operating room with required instruments, supplies and equipment for surgical procedure
- Proficient in use of QuadroMeds and Epic for documentation and coding of patient and procedural information
- Applied skill and knowledge of surgical procedures and principles of sterile techniques
- Circulated and scrubbed in various surgery capacities – general, orthopedic, plastics, pediatrics, GYN, and oral
- Managed operating room activities and responded to demands from the surgeon and the scrub nurse or tech
- Maintained counts on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy
- Reported unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documented patient record and completed incident reports
- Participated in OR Quality Assurance program
Homecare Professional Nurse
Montefiore Hospital Home Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed Start-of-Care, Resumption-of-Care, recertification, discharge and make initial evaluation visit as applicable to the patient's needs and regulations
- Provided a full range of personalized care including instruction on chronic disease management and medication reconciliation, pain management, wound care, IV infusion, and postoperative instruction
- Observed/reported symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs, and changes related to the patient's physical/emotional condition
- Provided patient education, initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures for the patient's care and safety
- Effected changes in environment to ensure patient safety and security
- Maintained clinical and progress notes for patient care and provided progress reports to the physician
- Provided supervision of home health aide services and prepared written instructions for care provided by HHAs
- Proficient in using Allscripts and Epic for assessments, clinical notes and problem charting
ICU Nurse
Harlem Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Provide in-depth assessment with nursing diagnosis pertinent to the critically ill patients
- Initiates all treatment modalities in the critical care setting and is competent in the titration, administration, and monitoring of patients receiving vasoactive medication
- Possesses the knowledge to make quick decision based on hemodynamic and physiologic response determined by advanced assessment skills and experience in the critical care area
- Observes and assesses patient's clinical conditions; recognizes, anticipates, identifies and interprets emergency situations, initiates immediate appropriate action, and ACLS protocol as indicated
- The nurse caring for the critically ill patient uses clinical inquiry and integrates research findings into practice
- Continually questions and evaluates practice and uses the best available evidence
- Demonstrates competence and knowledge in their response to multi-system failure, cardiovascular, and respiratory failure as well as the indicated treatment for improved outcomes
- Possess complex assessment skills, familiar with high-intensity therapies and interventions and provides continuous nursing vigilance
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2021
Bachelors - Nursing
Lehman College
01.2011
Associate - Nursing
Bronx Community College
01.2009
Skills
- Patient Assesment
- Medication and IV Therapy
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care/Wound VAC placement
- Blood Draws
- IM Injection
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Education/Patient Advocacy
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Safety
- Charting and Documentation
Interests
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner FNP-BC – ANCC (Active Since 2023)
- Registered Professional Nurse, State of Delaware (Active since 2017)
- Registered Professional Nurse, State of New York (Active since 2009)
- Basic Life Support (CPR and ACLS)
- Nursing Technician, Phlebotomy, EKG, IV
- Medical Billing and MS Office (CES, Bronx NY 2006)
Affiliations
- Robert Lake International Medical Mission/ Adeleke, K. MD Medical mission
- American Nurses Association
- Pennsylvania Black Nurses Association
- Nigeria Professionals Association
- Emergency Nurses Association
- Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Thetha Tau International – Delta Zeta Chapter (2012)
- International Cedpa Peer Mentor (Centre for Development and Population Activities)
Timeline
OR Registered Nurse
Wilmington VA Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
NP Clinicals
Pediatric Clinic, Bear Delaware Dr. Francis Mase, MD
06.2021 - 08.2021
NP Clinicals
Family Medical Care Associates LLC, Dr. Shahnawaz Khan
04.2021 - 06.2021
NP Clinical Sites
Connections Community Support Programs - Fanta Schwarz
01.2021 - 03.2021
NP Clinicals
Shadow Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
OR Registered Nurse
Christiana Care Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2022
Homecare Professional Nurse
Montefiore Hospital Home Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
Operating Room Nurse
Harlem Hospital
03.2010 - 12.2016
ICU Nurse
Harlem Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelors - Nursing
Lehman College
Masters of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate - Nursing
Bronx Community College
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