Kaniz Abbas
Crystal City,MO
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Cardiac Nurse
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
Festus, Missouri
01.2021 - Current
● ACLS certified
● Conscious sedation and recovery of patients
● Scheduling appointments and maintaining workflow throughout the day
● Working alongside positions through procedures such as TEE’s and bronchoscopy’s
- Coordinating and planning procedures with physicians and anesthesiologists
Endoscopy Nurse
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
Festus, Missouri
02.2020 - 01.2021
● Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit
● Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures, ensuring safe working practice.
● Setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.
● Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is respected.
● Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
Festus , Missouri
06.2018 - 02.2020
● Plan and implement patient care plans
● Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professions to ensure positive patient outcomes
● Educate and advocate for patients during their length of stay
● Follow nursing protocols and procedures allocated by the facility to ensure patient safety
● Pass medications and perform daily assessments on patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Louis University
St. Louis, Missouri05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05.2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
- Professional Governance Leader
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient consultation
- Chronic disease management
- ACLS Certified
- Safety and Quality Leader
- EMR / EHR
- Safe patient handling educator
Research
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Fontbonne University Behavioral Sciences Department (January 2013- December 2014)
● Examined early perceptual and social development in zebrafish
● Gathered and analyzed behavioral data using visual coding and statistical procedures
● Co-managed laboratory scheduling, animal care and maintenance, egg-setting and transferring, and laboratory upkeep of technical and housing equipment
Supervisor: Rebecca Foushée, Ph.D.
Research Presentations
Abbas, K. K., & Foushée, R. D. (2014, November). Effects of triphenylphosphine and tripropylene glycol methyl ether on zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo physiology and early postnatal development. Presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology, Washington, DC.
Foushée, R. D. & Abbas, K. K. (2014, November). Postnatal patterned visual experience affects perceptual discrimination and social interaction in zebrafish larvae. Presented at the 47th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology, Washington, DC.
Abbas, K. K. (April, 2014). Effects of triphenylphosphine on zebrafish embryos. Presented at the Maryville University Undergraduate Research Symposium, Creve Coeur, MO.
References
Kim Wilkey
Nurse Case Manager- VA, Jefferson
Barracks
314-277-6679
13378 Mount Olive Road, Desoto Mo 63020 .
Teresa Pasley
Nurse Manager- Mercy, Jefferson
636-933-5738
Teresa.Pasley2@mercy.net
Sejla Kurtovic
Operations Assistant- Mercy Jefferson
636-933-1050
Sejla.Kurtovic@Mercy.Net
Timeline
Diagnostic Cardiac Nurse
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Endoscopy Nurse
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Mercy Jefferson Hospital
06.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fontbonne University
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