Khadija Roper
Austin,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Float Nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. Supports professional nursing care across practice setting and continuum of care to meet needs of patient and family. Participates in decision-making, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Registered Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
Cedar Park, TX
05.2019 - Current
- Record several patients medical records and monitor vital signs Responsible for coordinating daily administrative duties such as schedules, nursing assignments and patient care Monitor medical charts and provide compassionate care and assistance to patients and families Supervise nursing staff and monitor their needs Administer medications and injection in addition to helping doctors in process of diagnostic testing Responsible for helping individuals who have undergone injuries, from illnesses to accidents Responsible for floating between Medical Surgical Unit and ER.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Sutter Coast Hospital
California City, CA
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Nurse Contract
Ryder Trauma Center
Miami, FL
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to Doctor.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
Lakeway, TX
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Responsible for assessing a patient’s condition while taking vital reports so the doctor can assess patients more thoroughly Administer medications and injection in addition to helping doctors in process of diagnostic testing Responsible for helping individuals who have undergone injuries, from illnesses to accidents Educate patients about what to do after leaving the hospital and prepare patients for discharge.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents and adults to support child welfare and prevention services
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Contract Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Responsible for examining and recording the changes in the clinical conditions of the patients Take specimens such as blood, urine, etc.
- Responsible for administering oral and intravenous medications and changing wound dressings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients
Floating Technician
Sparrow Hospital
Lansing, MI
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Identify patient care requirements and focus on their needs Prepare patients for examination and perform routine diagnostic checks such as monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature, providing drugs and injections Monitor and record patient’s condition and document provided care services Actively follow care regulations and standards.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.2022
LVN Diploma - LVN
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD05.2006
Skills
- Assessments
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- EMR Systems
- Preventive Healthcare
Timeline
Travel Nurse Contract
Ryder Trauma Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
Sutter Coast Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021
Float Registered Nurse
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White
04.2016 - 03.2018
Contract Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
03.2014 - 04.2016
Floating Technician
Sparrow Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
Florida State University
LVN Diploma - LVN
National American University - Rapid City
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