Khadijah Fatima Elfaroug
Houston
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with several years of experience in direct patient care and triage. Expertise in patient advocacy and care coordination, driving optimal healthcare solutions for diverse populations. Focused on delivering personalized, data-driven care while addressing disparities in underserved communities. Utilizes technology to guide patients through complex healthcare decisions.
Compassionate Registered Nurse specialized in Emergency Department settings. Known for high productivity and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Skilled in triage assessment, critical care, and patient education. Excels with communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Health Trust Staffing
Houston
03.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Department
UVMMC Central Vermont Medical Center
Middlebury
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Managed patient triage, prioritizing care based on severity of condition to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted in emergency response situations, ensuring patient safety and support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Coordinated communication among physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members, and other healthcare providers to enhance patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options to promote informed decision-making.
Travel Registered Nurse, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Boston
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Conducted triage assessments for walk-in patients, ensuring timely and accurate prioritization of care.
- 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.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare team members to enhance collaboration in delivering quality patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to align care strategies and optimize patient outcomes.
Travel Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Central Maine Medical Center
Lewiston
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions to ensure accurate treatment records.
- Monitored nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, ensuring prompt identification of adverse reactions.
- Responded to codes or patient crises during rapid-response team interventions
- Coordinated with physicians to maintain open communication for effective patient care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lifesavers ER
Houston
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for timely assessment and treatment
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and clinical staff to facilitate treatment and ensure continuity of care
- Trained and mentored new RNs in best practices and standards of care to enhance team competency.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
Houston
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Collected lab specimens and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results to inform patient care decisions
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies to ensure adherence to standards of care
- Updated charts with current, accurate information throughout shifts to ensure compliance with recordkeeping standards.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA West Houston
Houston
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, dietary restrictions, and physician instructions to patients to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Maintained detailed reports to ensure oncoming shift was informed of full patient status for effective handoff.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit policies and procedures effectively.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grace Emergency Care
Houston
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Stabilized patients and assessed health needs while delivering direct patient care
- Documented vital signs to monitor patient conditions and inform care decisions
- Educated patients on managing chronic illnesses and understanding new diagnoses
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Atlanta, GAPre-Nursing : Prerequisites For Nursing Program -
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GAMassage Therapy -
Atlanta School of Massage
Atlanta, GASkills
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Flow Management
- Discharge coordination
- Emergency response
- EHR management
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Culturally-sensitive care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Health Trust Staffing
03.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Department
UVMMC Central Vermont Medical Center
08.2024 - 02.2025
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
Lifesavers ER
12.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist
12.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Grace Emergency Care
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA West Houston
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Pre-Nursing : Prerequisites For Nursing Program -
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Massage Therapy -
Atlanta School of Massage