KHURSHEDA SHAVKATZO DA
Kew Gardens
Summary
Experienced nurse with a strong foundation in critical care, patient education, and compassionate communication, seeking to advance into a specialized role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and support patient recovery. Committed to leveraging clinical judgment and skills to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Surge Telemetry Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York
11.2022 - Current
- Maintaining integrity and educating patients on the care of new ostomy and ostomy bags, JP drains, CBI systems, tracheostomies, NG tubes, and PEG tubes.
- Using critical thinking skills to integrate data, evidence, experience, and outcomes and translating them into effective care plans.
- Applying interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Performing vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, head-to-toe assessment, withdrawal of medications, administered medications via IV, PICC, and/or Central line, and IV fluid maintenance, assisting in wound dressing changes; promoting patient comfort through bed making and bed bath, participating in hand-off communication and documenting findings, response to nursing interventions and progress of each patient.
- Full Time
Per diem Med Surge/Tele RN
Nyu Langone
New York
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care while upholding the highest standards of professional integrity.
- Educated patients and caregivers on the care and management of new ostomies, ostomy appliances, JP drains, CBI systems, tracheostomies, NG tubes, and PEG tubes.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess patient data, interpret clinical findings, and develop individualized, outcome-focused care plans.
- Demonstrated strong therapeutic communication skills to support, comfort, and counsel patients and families throughout hospitalization.
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, monitored vital signs and blood glucose levels, and evaluated patient responses to treatment.
- Safely prepared and administered medications, including IV therapy via peripheral lines, PICC lines, and central venous catheters; managed IV fluids and ensured line patency.
Adult and Pediatric Vaccination Nurse
AP Physician
New York
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Screening, registration, assessment and administration of COVID-19 and JYNNEOS vaccines in accordance to the CDC guidelines to adults and minors, and completing accurate confidential of right person, vaccine, dose, site and route of administration.
- Educating patients about the vaccine information, common side effects and adverse reaction.
- Observing patients during post administration, responding to vasovagal reactions and stabilizing patients.
- Transporting biologicals, sharps, and other requested supplies to other clinic sites in a safe and secure manner and administering vaccines.
- Working in diverse cultures including non-English speaking clients to overcome barriers to obtaining health care.
- Per Diem
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella Univertsity
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NYSkills
- Basic life support
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient communication
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Interpret EKG/ECG rhythms
- Respond to cardiac alarms
- Administer medications
- Administer IV fluids
- Perform wound care
- Perform post-operative care
- Manage drains
- Manage catheters
- Manage chest tubes
- Recognize cardiac deterioration
- Recognize respiratory deterioration
- Initiate ACLS protocols
- Initiate code blue response
- Prioritize care
- Assess wounds
- Apply dressings
- Prevent infection
- Promote healing
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Heart Start Training, Inc., Bronx, NY, 09/01/24
- Basic Life Support, Heart Start Training, Inc., Bronx, NY, 09/01/24
- NIH Stroke Scale International Test Certification, 05/10/22
- Recognizing Signs of the Misuse or Abuse of Controlled Substances, CE767, 10/01/21
- New York State Office of Children and Family Services: Mandated Reporter, 03/01/25
- New York State Department of Health: Infection Control, 03/01/21
- Registered Nurse, New York, 855971
Languages
- English
- Persian
- Uzbek
- Russian
- English
- Persian
- Uzbek
Timeline
Per diem Med Surge/Tele RN
Nyu Langone
06.2025 - 11.2025
Med Surge Telemetry Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Adult and Pediatric Vaccination Nurse
AP Physician
09.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella Univertsity
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Nursing
LaGuardia Community College