Khadijah Fatima Elfaroug
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) with several years of experience in direct patient care and triage. Demonstrates strong expertise in patient advocacy and care coordination, ensuring optimal healthcare solutions for diverse populations. Committed to delivering personalized, data-driven care while effectively addressing disparities in underserved communities. Proficient in leveraging technology to support patients through complex healthcare decisions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Department
UVMMC Central Vermont Medical Center
Middlebury, VT
08.2024 - Current
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition and available resources.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Travel Registered Nurse, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Boston, MA
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal quality of care for all patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston, ME
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lifesavers ER
Houston, TX
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grace Emergency Care
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA West Houston
Houston, TX
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Atlanta, GA12.2020
Pre-Nursing : Prerequisites For Nursing Program -
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA05.2017
Massage Therapy -
Atlanta School of Massage
Atlanta, GA12.2010
Skills
- Patient advocacy and care coordination
- Behavioral Health Support and Education
- Clinical Assessment and Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance and Data Integrity
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient Discharge Coordination
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Managing Referral Processes
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Department
UVMMC Central Vermont Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Maine Medical Center
11.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
01.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lifesavers ER
12.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grace Emergency Care
06.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA West Houston
02.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Pre-Nursing : Prerequisites For Nursing Program -
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Massage Therapy -
Atlanta School of Massage